Researchers analyze nutritional value of foods marketed to children through online games

In a new study from Michigan State University, researchers classified the foods marketed to children through advergames (free online games) as those meeting or not meeting nutrition recommendations of the U.S.

Latest research on ingredients that make chocolate, olive oil, tea healthful foods

The scientific spotlight turns to focus on the healthful antioxidant substances in red wine, dark chocolate, olive oil, coffee, tea, and other foods and dietary supplements that are enticing millions of consumers with the promise of a healthier, longer life…

Fast Food Restaurants Modestly Improving Nutritional Quality Of Food

Fast food restaurants are major contributors to the ever-growing heart disease and diabetes epidemic in the U.S.A. Close to a quarter of Americans go to fast food restaurants at least twice a week.

Magnesium Intake, Absorption Significantly Associated With Bone Density In Children

Parents are advised to make sure their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods to build strong bones. Soon, they also may be urged to make sure their kids eat salmon, almonds and other foods high in magnesium – another nutrient that may play an important role in bone health, according to a study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC…

Bacteria Breakthrough For Safer Food

Chicken meat and other foods will be able to be screened for bacteria even faster and more effectively than ever, thanks to breakthrough nanobiotechnology research…

"Salty Six" – Which Foods Should We Avoid?

Consuming too much salt can result in a number of health problems, including high blood pressure and cholesterol issues. Usually, it is the most common foods which contain a huge amount of sodium, not just the foods we consider to be “bad”

"Salty Six" – Which Foods Should We Avoid?

Consuming too much salt can result in a number of health problems, including high blood pressure and cholesterol issues. Usually, it is the most common foods which contain a huge amount of sodium, not just the foods we consider to be “bad”

Does Food Marketing Need To Make Us Fat? A Review And Solutions

Food marketers are masters at getting people to crave and consume the foods that they promote. In this study authors Dr.

‘Anti-Hunger’ Yogurts, Smoothies May Help Those Struggling With Dieting

Promising results were reported from a proof-of-concept clinical trial of an “anti-hunger” ingredient for yogurt, fruit shakes, smoothies and other foods that would make people feel full longer and ease the craving to eat…

Red Meat Linked With Increased Mortality Risk

People who eat more red meat seem to have a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and cancer and all-cause mortality, says a study published Online First in the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archive journals.

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