Tomato-rich diet lowers prostate cancer risks

Lycopene, an antioxidant abundant in tomatoes, could reduce cancer risks for men who consume over 10 portions a week, according to a new study.

August 28, 2014 · by  · in Nutritional News · Tags: ,

Tomato-rich diet lowers prostate cancer risks

Lycopene, an antioxidant abundant in tomatoes, could reduce cancer risks for men who consume over 10 portions a week, according to a new study.

August 28, 2014 · by  · in Nutritional News · Tags: ,

Danish scientists uncover clue to Listeria’s toughness

A Danish study finds that special RNA molecules help Listeria produce just enough proteins to invade and infect cells but not quite enough to be visible to the immune system.

Eating less made easier with fiber-based satiety ingredient

Scientists from the University of Liverpool have demonstrated the effectiveness of a fibre-based dietary ingredient that makes people feel less hungry and consume less food.

Volume-based approach to tube feeding improves nutrition for ICU patients

While the importance of enteral nutrition (EN), or feeding patients through a tube, in an intensive care unit is well understood, underfeeding is still common.

Salt consumption higher in low socioeconomic groups in the UK

The first study to assess social inequalities following a national salt reduction program in the UK reveals that people from lower socioeconomic groups consume more salt.