The University of Illinois at Chicago issued the following news release: Black raspberries are highly effective in preventing colorectal tumors in

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) reminds consumers that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found in fatty fish and several types

 A new study found that the addition of monounsaturated fat (MUFA) to a cholesterol-lowering dietary portfolio in patients with mild to

Consumption of red wine makes a person less vulnerable to cancer, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Besides, it helps

A new study has revealed that extra-virgin olive oil can protect the liver from oxidative stress. As part of the study, scientists exposed rats to a moderately toxic herbicide known to deplete antioxidants and cause oxidative stress, finding that those rats fed on a diet containing the olive oil were partially protected from the resulting liver damage.

According to recent research from the U.S., "Beef patties formulated to contain beef fat, plant oil and a rosemary extract to increase unsaturated fatty acid content and maintain desirable sensory attributes were compared to control beef patties formulated without plant oils.

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October 20/London/Indo-Asian News Service -- Probiotic drinks and yogurts, popular with millions of consumers trying to stay healthy, do not really help people's digestion, finds a recent study.

Pulses are the edible seeds of legumes and include peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas. The word pulse is derived from the Latin words puls or pultis, meaning thick soup.

Some suppliers have long delivered safe, high-quality nutraceutical ingredients for the pharmaceutical and dietary supplement industries, but interest is growing among food companies. Some attendees witnessed this at one supplierís booth at the 2010 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Food Expo in Chicago.