All news articles for February 2004

5 a day force, new evidence

5 a day force, new evidence

The impact of vegetables, fruits and fiber on rectal cancer have a
role to play in reducing rectal cancer risk with findings from new
study suggesting high intakes could cut risk by up to a third with
whole grain foods as a particularly...

Low carb round up

Low carb round up

The roll out of low carbohydrate food products continues in the US
with a chain of travel 'pitstops' and two ice cream manufacturers
announcing new lines this week.

HCA, better than ephedra?

HCA, better than ephedra?

A proprietary form of the weight loss ingredient hydroxycitric acid
(HCA) has been shown to increase fat burning, improve cholesterol
levels and reduce body mass index, reports its manufacturer
InterHealth Nutraceuticals.

Making claims for carbs

Making claims for carbs

The Food and Drug Administration needs to define 'low-carb' and
other carbohydrate claims, according to consumer and trade groups,
so that food companies responding to the current diet craze compete
on equal ground.

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