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Med diet beats low-fat for diabetes benefits: Study

02-Sep-2009 - Consuming a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil, and legumes, is more effective for diabetes control than a low-fat diet, says a new study.

Blueberry juice displays weight management benefits: Mouse study

02-Sep-2009 - Drinking a modified blueberry juice may reduce food intake and body weight, and offer weight management potential, suggest findings from a new study with mice.

DHA daily dose pin-pointed for optimal heart benefits?

01-Sep-2009 - A daily 200 mg dose of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is enough for preventing cardiovascular disease in healthy men, says a small study from France.

Danone: Everyday gut problems eased by probiotics

01-Sep-2009 - Daily consumption of a probiotic fermented milk product may improve gut health and well-being in women with everyday digestive problems, says a new study from Danone.

Antioxidant content of fruit more than previously thought?

31-Aug-2009 - We may be underestimating the antioxidant content of fruit and vegetables, according to an international team of scientists from Spain and the UK.

Citrus hybrids may offer antioxidant-rich extracts for nutraceuticals

31-Aug-2009 - Crossing clementines and blood oranges may yield a new citrus hybrid with an enhanced content of antioxidant phytochemicals, according to new research from Europe.

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Study challenges coffee’s reported brain benefits

31-Aug-2009 - Increased intakes of coffee do not affect the rate of decline in mental functions as we age, nor the risk of dementia, according to new results from Finland.

Soluble fibre may benefit IBS sufferers: Study

28-Aug-2009 - Adding soluble fibre to the diet may improve symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome, but insoluble fibre may worsen the effects, says a new study.

Rye for breakfast may boost feelings of fullness

28-Aug-2009 - Eating a high-fibre breakfast from rye may increase feelings of satiety and lead to reduced food intake later in the day, says a new study from Sweden.

Vine root extract has heart health supplement potential: Study

27-Aug-2009 - Extracts from the roots of a vine that has overgrown almost 10 million acres in the southeastern United States may improve heart health, says a new study from the US.

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Omega-3 shows no diabetes prevention benefits: Harvard study

27-Aug-2009 - Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids are not associated with a reduction in the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, according to new findings from Harvard.

Pomegranate seed oil may prevent diabetes: Study

26-Aug-2009 - Consuming oil from pomegranate seeds may prevent the development of diabetes, suggest results from a study with mice fed a high-fat diet.

Soy protein may reduce cholesterol levels for diabetics, too

26-Aug-2009 - Increased intakes of soy protein may reduce cholesterol levels in people with type-2 diabetes, says a new study that expands on the heart healthy potential of soy.

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Wasted watermelons could yield nutrients, fuel

26-Aug-2009 - Researchers at the USDA have established that watermelons not sold for food use due to cosmetic imperfections could be a source of nutraceutical ingredients and biofuel.

Tea consumers may have younger biological age

25-Aug-2009 - The cells of regular tea drinkers may have a younger biological age than cells from non-drinkers, according to new research from China.

Melon extract linked to cardiovascular benefits: Study

25-Aug-2009 - Daily consumption of an antioxidant-rich melon extract may lower cholesterol levels and prevent hardening of the arteries, according to a study with hamsters fed a high fat diet.

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Nutrients journal goes live, open to all

24-Aug-2009 - The first issue of a new, peer-reviewed publication called Nutrients, is freely available to everyone online; with the emphasis on helping others reproduce the findings.

Study identifies vitamin D’s benefits for diabetic heart health

24-Aug-2009 - Vitamin D may inhibit the build-up of cholesterol in blood vessels, says a new study that support calls for vitamin D supplements to improve heart health of diabetics.

Antioxidant-rich fruit, veg may prevent lymph cancers

21-Aug-2009 - Increased intakes of antioxidant-rich fruit and vegetables may reduce the risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma, says a new study from the Mayo Clinic

Could GM offer the next generation of probiotics?

21-Aug-2009 - A look into the probiotic crystal ball reveals that genetically engineered "friendly" bacteria could be switched on by specific prebiotic sugar, possibly leading to a new generation of pre- and probiotic products.

Could probiotics protect us from gut parasites?

20-Aug-2009 - The gut health boosting effects of probiotics may also extend to preventing and eradicating parasitic infections, according to ‘early data’ from the US.

Vitamin D may reduce pre-eclampsia risk: Study

20-Aug-2009 - Increased intakes of vitamin D during pregnancy may reduce the development by about 25 per cent, suggests a study with over 20,000 Norwegian women.

Popcorn and cereal pack antioxidant punch, says study

19-Aug-2009 - Certain cereals and salty snacks like popcorn may be healthier than previously thought thanks to their unusually high antioxidant content.

Omega-3, vitamin E mix shows potential for autistic speech

19-Aug-2009 - A combination of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E may lead to speech improvements in autistic children with verbal disorders, suggests a new study.

New food nutrient profiling system proposed by US researchers

18-Aug-2009 - US researchers have developed a new nutrient profiling tool, which they say is an “objective” and “scientific” approach to measuring the nutritional quality of foods.

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