Food Nutrition:
Articles on Nutrition. Food and Nutrition, Noni Fruit Juice, Selenium and other healthy diet and food nutrition.
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Nov 10th, 2009
Is it possible to turn ice cream into something that is good for you? Are we ready for two scoops of functional food on a cone with sprinkles? University of Missouri ice cream researchers are hoping to make it so.
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Nov 3rd, 2009
New findings from Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers shows that salt, and diet soda consumption are linked to kidney function decline. Research compiled from the Nurses' Health Study, including 3000 NHANES III participants, revealed that it might be best to curb salt intake, and pass up the next diet soda.
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Nov 2nd, 2009
The only positive thing one can say about soft drinks is that they taste good, but the price people pay in terms of their health for that good taste can be high. When we look at the benefits and risks associated with soft drink consumption, the risk side of the equation is clearly the winner—and consumers are the losers.
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Oct 21st, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that nutritional logos from food manufacturers that suggest the product is a smart choice nutritionally might not be a smart choice.
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Oct 20th, 2009
Several recent studies of mangosteen, a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, have reported that the unusual fruit may be helpful in preventing heart disease, improving immune response, treating acne, and even fighting cancer. Research thus far has included evaluation of mangosteen extracts and pureed juice.
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Oct 6th, 2009
Licorice twist, chocolate bars, salt chips and sugary sodas are declining in schools so says a government report just issued. The report is suggesting that there is less junk foods in school especially with schools that are focused on good nutrition.
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Oct 5th, 2009
On October 1, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) State agencies began offering a wider variety of foods including fruit.
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Sep 30th, 2009
The State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2009 summarizes for the first time Indiana's data from multiple sources for fruit and vegetable consumption as well as policies and environmental supports that can make it easier for Hoosiers to eat more fruits and vegetables.
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Sep 30th, 2009
Good news for chocolate lovers - which is just about everyone. Consumption of antioxidant-rich chocolate leads to reductions in the levels of inflammatory compounds that contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of heart attack, peripheral artery disease, coronary artery disease, and stroke.
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Sep 25th, 2009
Zinc deficiency poses critical health risks for children and the elderly alike, according to a new report by Oregon State University, and several other studies completed recently as well. The latest research is especially troubling as it found that DNA damage can occur even if zinc deficiency is minor.