Cooking with chloraminated water and salt could create toxic molecules

Researchers identify several new molecules, and suggest ways to avoid their formation.

Cheesy products – Some online-purchased cheeses are of low quality

Online shopping saves time and provides an enormous product choice, which can be especially convenient during the Christmas shopping season.

Study examines prevalence of severe malnutrition among women in low and middle income countries

Among women in 60 low- and middle-income countries, the prevalence of body mass index (BMI) lower than 16 (the most severe category of adult malnutrition) was about 2 percent, and was associated…

Food industry can help lower cardiovascular diseases by adding little seaweed to products

Adding seaweed to processed foods such as frozen pizzas, hot dogs and dried pasta will reduce cardiovascular diseases, concludes a new scientific article.

Can a handful of walnuts a day keep the doctor away?

New research concludes that walnuts can assist in the functioning of epithelial cells in blood vessel walls and lowering cholesterol levels.

WIC program usage reviewed in new interim report

Women and children who participate in the WIC program have low or inadequate intakes of several key nutrients that could be addressed with changes to the program’s food packages, says a new report…

Eat a good breakfast, get better grades

Eating healthily, and especially eating a healthful breakfast, can double test scores, according to research into 5,000 children in the UK.

Research ushers in new era of boutique chocolate

A team of Belgian researchers has shown that the yeasts used to ferment cocoa during chocolate production can modify the aroma of the resulting chocolate.

FDA takes several actions involving genetically engineered plants and animals for food

Based on sound science and a comprehensive review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking several important steps regarding food from genetically engineered (GE) plants and animals…

Big data and bacteria explain why your diet isn’t working

It’s so frustrating ­- the latest weight-loss fad works for your best friend, and not you.

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