Researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T) have found that the theory behind the popular blood type diet--which claims an individual's nutritional needs vary by blood type--is not valid. The findings are published this week in PLoS ...
Some cells fail by chance, and not due to a genetic defect, to properly initiate the molecular processes for the breakdown of sugar. These cells are unable to grow and subsequently die. This discovery was done by a multidisciplinary team ...
Bananas deemed "too unhealthy" for monkeys If you've made a New Year's resolution to diet after your festive blow-out, here's a tip from a bunch of monkeys – avoid the bananas. Animals at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park in Devon ...
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Dutch food ingredients firm CSM has unveiled Arkady Reduced Carb White Bread Mix, which adds to its existing portfolio of bread mixes. The new bread mix is a white bread mix with 45% less carbohydrate and is claimed to contain 50% more ...
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For patients with diabetes, it is better to eat a single large meal than several smaller meals throughout the day, according to a new study from Linkoping University in Sweden. The study, which was published on 27 November 2013 in the ...
Researchers say the traditional U.S. Thanksgiving turkey contains no more sleep-inducing tryptophan than beef -- and less than pork and cod. A report in the British Medical Journal said the Thanksgiving dinner is likely to make people ...
As challenging as it might sometimes seem, shedding those excess pounds and keeping them off is not an impossible task. For many overweight and obese people, simply making a few basic dietary changes is enough to achieve dramatic weight ...
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CordenPharma International, an expert contract manufacturing organization (CMO), has completed the acquisition of US-based carbohydrate synthesis firm Ancora Pharmaceuticals' technology. The acquisition will offer CordenPharma with ...
Use of food grade gum as additive is extensively used in the food and hospitality industry. One of the aspects of the gum is high stability. Basically it is a food additive and the use of this additive is meant for stabilizing the foods ...
Bioplastics are emerging as viable alternatives to petroleum-based polymers. This quiet revolution goes well beyond the standard drivers for sustainably sourced and/or compostable materials. I attended the 2013 BioPlastek conference in San ...
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A developer of chemical process technologies targeted to cost-effective production of commodity and specialty chemicals made using renewable feedstocks — has produced what it believes is the first 100-percent biobased nylon 6,6 ...
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Xanthan Gum Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide that bacterium known as Xanthomonas campestris secrets. This gum is a good food additive as well as a modifier of rheology. It gum is also useful as thickening agent of food items such as salad ...
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched new regulations for labeling on packaged foods, including dairy and bakery products, and is seeking suggestions from its stakeholders regarding the proposal. One of the ...
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Nutrition Dried fruits retain most of the nutritional value of fresh fruits, and so are included with fresh fruit in dietary recommendations by U.S. and world health agencies. The specific nutrient content of the different dried fruits ...
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So cute, so cuddly, and so much fun! Kittens are simply adorable. Adopting a little kitten is a good thing to do and can be very rewarding if you think ahead. Remember a healthy cat with proper veterinary care can live to be over 20 years ...
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