Health, Food, Nutrition & Hibiscus Tea News Archive

'GE Animal Technologies Promise to Enhance Human Health (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

SAN DIEGO----Genetically engineered animals provide innovative technologies that are transforming public health through biomedical, food and environmental applications, according to a scientific report released today at the BIO 2008 International Convention.

'High fibre barley provides bakers with health spin (Nutraingredients.com)

Developed using conventional plant breeding techniques, the CSIRO barley variety, that joins the line-up of healthy food ingredients, claims to contain more than twice the amount of insoluble and soluble fibre found in wheat or oats, as well as resistant starch.

'Solae to Demonstrate Technologies at IFT That Help Food Companies Manage Costs, Deliver Health and Wellness Benefits (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

Solae, the world leader in providing soy protein solutions to food companies, will showcase several new concepts that address consumer health and wellness needs, improve food functionality and provide significant costs savings for manufacturers at booth 3727 at the 2008 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo in New Orleans June 28-July 1.

'Nutrition 21 Introduces New Product: Iceland Health Skin Rejuvenation(TM) (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Nutrition 21, Inc. , a developer and marketer of nutritional supplements that help consumers manage blood sugar levels, improve cardiovascular health, enhance memory and address chronic joint pain, today introduced Skin Rejuvenation a new Iceland Health-branded product.

'Most Consumers Misinterpret Meaning of Trans-Fat Information on Nutrition Facts Panel (Newswise)

A new marketing study shows that without an interpretive footnote or further information on recommended daily value, many consumers do not know how to interpret the meaning of trans-fat content on the Nutrition Facts panel. In fact, without specific prior knowledge about trans fat and its negative health effects, consumers, including those at risk for heart disease, may misinterpret nutrient ...

'AMA adopts new public health policies at Annual Meeting (American Medical Association)

CHICAGO ? The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest physician organization, voted today at its Annual Meeting to adopt the following new public health policies.

'Wolfsie: Food for thought (Rushville Republican)

My good friend Wendell Fowler has just written another book on nutrition with the appetizing title, Cooking Up Trouble: Eating Out's the Most Dangerous Thing You Do, which is a catchy name but it might blow Wendell?s chances for receiving invitations to neighborhood barbeques this summer or his best friend?s bar and grill.

'Most Consumers Misinterpret Meaning of Trans-Fat Information on Nutrition Facts Panel, Study Shows (PhysOrg)

Without an interpretive footnote or further information on recommended daily value, many consumers do not know how to interpret the meaning of trans-fat content on the Nutrition Facts panel, according to a new study by marketing researchers at the University of Arkansas.

'Trends In Kids' Nutrition - Opportunities And Threats In The Context Of Escalating Childhood Obesity (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Trends In Kids' Nutrition - Opportunities And Threats In The Context Of Escalating Childhood Obesity" report to their offering.

'Hill's Pet Nutrition Commits $5 Million to OVC (University of Guelph News)

The University of Guelph today received a $5-million, 10-year commitment from Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. to support a unique educational centre at the Ontario Veterinary College. "This facility will help create an exciting vision for primary health care for companion animals," said president Alastair Summerlee. "This generous support from Hill's will help OVC and the University to be at the ...