Health, Food, Nutrition & Hibiscus Tea News Archive

'Nutrition to halt Alzheimer's gets boost - in fruit flies (Nutraingredients.com)

1/19/2007 - Oxidative stress associated with dementia may be a cause and not an effect of Alzheimer's, suggests a study with fruit flies from the US. The research gives great hope to a dietary/nutritional approach to improve brain health and curb the rise in Alzheimer's and dementia around the world.

'Consumer health and CSR dominate food industry agenda (Just Food)

What keeps food industry executives awake at night? As we go into 2007, health and nutrition has become the number one concern for those that run food manufacturers and retailers. However, the attention now given to social responsibility reflects a major shift in priorities. Being a good corporate citizen, and being recognised as such, has become a major preoccupation for the food industry ...

'Omega-3-rich walnuts linked to improved bone health (Nutraingredients.com)

1/18/2007 - Consuming food rich in the plant omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) like walnuts and flaxseed oil improved bone health, according to a small trial from the US.

'Fast-food resignation (San Jose Mercury News)

For every market selling fresh produce in the state there are four fast-food joints, making it easier for Californians to gobble up gut-bulging burgers than fresh fruit, a trend that health advocates say helps make us fat.

'Here and statewide, fast food outlets dominate (San Jose Mercury News)

For every market selling fresh produce in the state there are four fast-food joints, making it easier for Californians to gobble up gut busting-burgers than fresh fruit, a trend that health advocates say helps make us fat.

'As More Consumers Look to the Internet for Health Solutions, EnerHealth Botanicals Launches New Website, Introduces ... (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

Evergreen, CO (PRWeb) January 18, 2007 -- As more consumers look to the Internet for health solutions, EnerHealth Botanicals, a "One Stop Source for Health and Immune System Support" founded by two long time vegetarians as a result of their personal search for alternative health and nutrition products, has launched a new website at http:

'NYC Trans Fat Ban Encourages Bans In Other States (CBS 13 Sacramento)

Last year, the New York City Board of Health voted to ban trans fats in restaurants and to require food labels on menus at all chain restaurants that already provide calorie information. On Thursday, a suburban Detroit official has proposed that Oakland County follow New York's example. CBS News Interactive: About Diet And Nutrition

'FRANCE: CIES finds health and nutrition number one priority (Just Food)

CIES, the Paris-based independent global food business network, has found that consumer health and nutrition is the number one priority for food businesses in 2007.

'News Conference Announcing Report: Seeking Balance in Farm and Food Policy (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)

A broad alliance of agriculture, anti-hunger, faith-based, public health, rural, and conservation groups call for a new generation of farm and food policies to address the nation's most pressing challenges.

'Health and nutrition are top concerns (Meat News)

GLOBAL: Consumer health and nutrition are top priorities for food industry CEOs. A survey of chief executives of food processors around the world has shown that consumer health and nutrition are the major issues affecting their businesses.