The rich profile of bioactive components found in tomato juice is the ‘likely’ link to its strong link to lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, say researchers. The findings, outlined in a Japanese study, points to tomato juice as a practical, affordable and readily available nutritional intervention to prevent CVDs in people at risk. “To […]
Individuals who consume allium vegetables such as garlic, leeks, and onions have a reduced risk for colorectal cancer, according to research published in the Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study, carried out by scientists at the First Hospital of China Medical University, took place in three hospitals from June 2009 to November 2011. The […]
Obesity “reprograms” immune cells to promote tumor formation, heightening the risk of difficult-to-treat breast cancer Obese women are at a higher likelihood of developing triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) – an aggressive type of breast cancer that is particularly difficult to treat. This is according to a University of Chicago study, which found that breast cancer, […]
A team of researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) has found that meals low in calories support protection from some diseases, indicating a correlation between the number of calories a person consumes and cell performance. With obesity a worldwide epidemic, we spoke to Dr Stacey Lockyer, Nutrition Scientist, British Nutrition Foundation, about how these […]
A task force from the European Academy of Pediatrics and the European Childhood Obesity Group has found evidence of a strong link between obesity levels across European countries and childhood media exposure. The findings indicate that parents and society need a better understanding of the influence of social media on dietary habits. In addition, health […]
Acacia gum is safe for use as a food additive concludes the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following a risk reevaluation request from the European Commission. Based on previous evaluations, newly available literature and a public call for data, the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) ruled there was no […]
