Gluten-Free Baked Goods Among Best New Products At Fancy Food Show August 15, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Food writer Ruth Taber sampled a lot of innovative foods and beverages at last month’s Fancy Food Show in New York City, but was especially fond of some tasty gluten-free baked snacks. Among her  favorite products: Barry Novick’s award winning All Parmesan Gourmet Wafer Crisps made entirely of cheese; Just The Crumbs – created by a woman with celiac disease – combining brown rice, quinoa, flax, and sesame seeds and suitable for any recipe calling for crumbs; and Israeli firm Osem’s Gratify gluten-free pretzels made with rice and soy flour (and wheat, milk, casein and egg free). Ruth Taber, "Ruth Taber: Food finds", El Paso Times, August 15, 2013, © MediaNews Group

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Diet Rich In Vegetable Oils May Reduce Risk Of Blindness Caused By Retinopathy August 15, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Incubating retinal cells with vegetable oils, particularly olive oil, induces biochemical and biophysical changes in the cell membrane that seem to prevent and slow development of retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness. Vegetable oil fatty acids are absorbed into cells of the retina, increasing plasma membrane fluidity. This in turn increases the flexibility of the membrane and makes it easier for light to pass through the eye. A diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids and olive oil may reduced the risk of retinopathy, they said.  Toihiri Said et al., "Effects of vegetable oils on biochemical and biophysical properties of membrane retinal pigment epithelium cells", Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, August 15, 2013, © Canadian Science Publishing

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Healthy Diet Associated With Lower Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer August 15, 2013: 12:00 AM EST U.S. researchers who analyzed questionnaire data from an NIH-sponsored diet and health study involving 537,218 people found a 15 percent lower risk of pancreatic cancer among those who ate a healthier diet. The authors evaluated how closely study participants' diets matched the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, as measured by the Healthy Eating Index (HEI-2005). The  association between a higher HEI score (indicating a healthier diet) and lower incidence of pancreatic cancer was stronger among overweight or obese men compared to men of normal weight, researchers said. But there was no difference for normal vs. overweight or obese women. R. Ballard-Barbash et al., "Potential to Link Dietary Patterns in the Food Supply and Populations to Health", JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute, August 15, 2013, © Oxford University Press

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Watermelon Juice Rich In Specific Amino Acid Relieves Muscle Soreness After Exercise August 14, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Researchers in Spain who tested the effects of watermelon juice on people who exercised found that it actually reduced post-exercise muscle soreness. The effect is probably due to an amino acid known as L-citrulline in the juice. Researchers tested natural juice, juice enhanced with L-citrulline and a placebo drink. Both the natural and enhanced versions of the juice relieved muscle soreness, but the L-citrulline in the natural juice seemed to be more bioavailable – i.e., in a form the body can use more easily. Martha P. Tarazona-Díaz et al., "Watermelon Juice: Potential Functional Drink for Sore Muscle Relief in Athletes", Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, August 14, 2013, © American Chemical Society

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American Heart Association's Endorsement Of Campbell Soups Leads To Consumer Lawsuit August 15, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Campbell Soup Co. and the American Heart Association were sued by a consumer who alleged the AHA has committed fraud by certifying the company's products as healthy. AHA certifies more than 30 of Campbell's Healthy Request soups as "heart-healthy" although a can of soup contains at least six times more sodium than what the organization recommends, according to the lawsuit filed by New Jersey-based consumer Kerry O'Shea. Excessive sodium intake contributes to higher blood pressure, which can cause heart attacks and strokes. David Voreacos, "Campbell Soup Sued Over Heart Association Endorsements", Bloomberg, August 15, 2013, © Bloomberg L.P.

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Coriander Oil: An Inexpensive Way To Boost Omega 3 Fatty Acids In Farmed Fish August 14, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Omega 3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA are already well known as healthy compounds, prevalent in oily fish and other foods. Now Canadian researchers have found a way to make farmed fish like trout even healthier without increasing the cost. Instead of feeding the fish expensive – and increasingly scarce –  fish oils, they found that feeding rainbow trout coriander oil increased the bioconversion of alpha-linoleic acid to EPA and DHA – and increased the concentrations of the fatty acids – without negative effects on the health or growth of the fish. K. M. Randall et al., "Effect of dietary coriander oil and vegetable oil sources on fillet fatty acid composition of rainbow trout", Canadian Journal of Animal Science, August 14, 2013, © Agricultural Institute of Canada

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Moms Believe Whole Grains Are Nutritious, But Kids Aren’t Eating The RDA August 14, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Most moms (91 percent) believe it’s important that their kids have a nourishing snack before they exercise, but many (69 percent) say they have a hard time finding good snacks that their kids will eat, a Quaker Oats (PepsiCo) survey finds. Seventy-five percent of moms believe whole grains are a nourishing snack for kids, but fewer than one percent of children actually eat the recommended daily amount of whole grains. Quaker is partnering with the Chicago Fire soccer club to sponsor events for the club's youth player development program, which supports more than 10,000 soccer kids and families in Chicago and nationally. "Quaker Oats Survey Reveals Moms Seek Nourishing Foods To Help Fuel Their Kids' Activity", News release, PepsiCo, August 14, 2013, © Pepsico, Inc.

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Proactive Consumer Healthcare Trend Drives Increases In Nutritional Supplement Intake August 13, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A study by market researcher NMI finds that over the past five years American adults have steadily increased their use of nutritional supplements. About 73 percent now use them, compared to 62 percent in 2009. Millennials are also jumping on the nutritional supplement bandwagon – they show the highest increases in supplement use over the past several years. According to NMI, the increase in supplement use – a sign of the consumer directed, proactive  healthcare trend – is driven by several factors, including the aging population, the desire for “anti-aging” remedies, and the uncertainty of the healthcare system. Siobhan Hawthorne, "Nutritional Supplement/OTC/Rx Consumer Insight & Market Opportunity Report", NMI, August 13, 2013, © NMI

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Mediterranean Diet Affects Gene Associated With Type 2 Diabetes And Stoke Susceptibility August 13, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A new study by U.S. and Spanish researchers has found a genetic reason to follow the Mediterranean diet: the food apparently interacts with a gene variant associated with type 2 diabetes and eliminates increased stroke susceptibility. The diet puts people who carry the gene variant on an even playing field with people with one or no copies of the variant. The randomized, controlled trial enrolled more than 7,000 men and women who ate either a Mediterranean or low fat control diet and monitored them for cardiovascular disease, stroke and heart attack for almost five years. Researchers said the findings boost the science of nutrigenomics, the study of the links between nutrition, gene function and human health. Corella D et al., "Mediterranean Diet Reduces the Adverse Effect of the TCFL2-rs7903146 Polymorphism on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Stroke Incidence", Diabetes Care, August 13, 2013, © American Diabetes Association

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Gene Expression Testing May Help Identify People Who Would Benefit From Vitamin D Supplements August 13, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with an increased risk of certain chronic diseases and a weakening of the immune system. Supplements are usually prescribed to deal with the problem.  But a new Finnish study shows that expression of vitamin D-dependent genes in fat tissue and white blood cells after vitamin D supplementation doesn’t necessarily correlate with the vitamin’s concentrations in the blood. Only half of study participants who took vitamin D daily for five months showed expression of the genes. In other words, supplementation in these people accomplished nothing beneficial. The findings indicate the possibility of using gene expression tests to identify individuals who would benefit from vitamin D supplements. Carsten Carlberg et al., "Primary Vitamin D Target Genes Allow a Categorization of Possible Benefits of Vitamin D3 Supplementation", PLoS ONE, August 13, 2013, © Carlberg et al.

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Soda Consumption Linked To Aggressive Behavior Among Five-Year-Olds August 13, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Five-year-olds who drink a lot of soft drinks are more likely to have serious behavioral problems, a new U.S. study has determined. Researchers found a distinct correlation between higher soda consumption – more than one soda a day up to four or five a day – and aggression, attention problems and withdrawn behavior. The researchers acknowledged that they were unable to determine which ingredients in soft drinks –  carbonated water, high-fructose corn syrup, aspartame, sodium benzoate, phosphoric or citric acid, or caffeine – caused the behavior problems. But the association was definite: “Children with higher soda consumption … were more likely to destroy other people’s belongings, get into fights, and physically attack people”. Shakira F. Suglia et al., "Soft Drinks Consumption Is Associated with Behavior Problems in 5-Year-Olds", The Journal of Pediatrics, August 13, 2013, © Mosby Inc.

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Middle School Students Need More Physical Activity, Better Nutrition, To Stave Off Obesity August 13, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. study of data from 1,714 sixth grade boys and girls found that girls who drank at least two glasses of milk a day were less likely to be obese, as were boys who played on sports teams. Sixty-one percent of obese boys and 63 percent of obese girls reported watching television for two or more hours a day. Obese girls were more likely than any other group to use a computer, and obese boys reported playing video games more often than normal weight boys. The nutritional quality of school lunches was also cited as an obesity factor that needs further study. Morgen Govindan et al., "Gender Differences in Physiologic Markers and Health Behaviors Associated With Childhood Obesity", Pediatrics, August 13, 2013, © American Academy of Pediatrics

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Sugar-Rich Diet Proves Deadly For Mice In Experiments August 13, 2013: 12:00 AM EST In a study in mice, U.S. researchers found that a 25 percent increase in sugar – half dextrose and half fructose – in the diet caused serious health problems. That sugar increase, comparable to three cans of sugary soda added to an otherwise healthy human diet, caused a higher rate of mortality and reduced fertility, the researchers said. The same unhealthy results were seen when mice were inbred and when they consumed the added sugar. To conduct the study, researchers used 377-square-foot "mouse barns" enclosed by 3-foot walls to closely approximate the actual living conditions – and breeding, feeding, and competitive behavior – of house and field mice. James S. Ruff et al., "Human-relevant levels of added sugar consumption increase female mortality and lower male fitness in mice", Nature Communications, August 13, 2013, © Nature Publishing Group

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Boosting Daily Dietary Fiber Is Only A Matter Of Smart Food Substitutions August 13, 2013: 12:00 AM EST By making simple substitutions of high-fiber foods for low-fiber ones, Americans can easily boost their fiber consumption to recommended healthy levels, according to a recently published article. The key is choosing higher fiber varieties of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, the authors say. Simple substitutions can also play a role. For example, a person consuming around 13 grams of fiber and 1,600 calories a day could double fiber intake easily by exchanging a low-fiber breakfast cereal for a high-fiber breakfast cereal, chocolate chip cookies for a high-fiber chocolate chip snack bar, and white bread for whole wheat bread. "New Study Shows How To Easily Get More Fiber In Your Diet Without Increasing Calories", News release, Kellogg's, August 13, 2013, © Kellogg Company

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Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Improve Blood Pressure In Hypertensive Older Patients August 12, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Older patients with high blood pressure are not helped by vitamin D supplementation, according to a British study of 159 people aged 77 or older. Two groups of patients were given either vitamin D or a placebo daily every three months for 12 months. Researchers monitored blood pressure, arterial stiffness, endothelial function, cholesterol level, insulin resistance and b-type natriuretic peptide level. They found no significant effect on blood pressure or on any other of the secondary outcomes. The researchers said it was still possible that vitamin D supplements could benefit cardiovascular health “via non-blood pressure effects”. Miles D. Witham et al. , "Cholecalciferol Treatment to Reduce Blood Pressure in Older Patients With Isolated Systolic Hypertension", JAMA Intern Med., August 12, 2013, © American Medical Association

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Healthy Diet, Moderate Alcohol, Reduce Risk Of Chronic Kidney Disease With Type 2 Diabetes August 12, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Patients with type 2 diabetes who ate a healthier diet and drank moderate amounts of alcohol reduced their risk of chronic kidney disease, according to a Canadian study. For the study, researchers examined the association of a healthy diet, alcohol, protein and sodium in 6,213 patients. A lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease and mortality was associated with: higher quality diet (including at least three servings of fruit a week), higher intake of animal protein, and moderate intake of alcohol. Sodium intake was not linked to kidney disease. Daniela Dunkler et al., "Diet and Kidney Disease in High-Risk Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus", JAMA Internal Medicine, August 12, 2013, © American Medical Association

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Purple Is The Trendy Fall Color For The Food And Beverage Industries August 7, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Microbreweries, candy makers, snack food manufacturers and other food companies are showing an extraordinary interest in anthocyanin-rich purple corn ingredients, according to a firm that supplies the compounds. Consumers are catching on to the health benefits of phytonutrients, and seem especially hip to “purple foods,” according to Suntava Inc. The company, which says its purple corn packs twice the antioxidant power of blueberries, has arrangements with growers in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin to grow non-GMO purple corn. The company is talking to a big beer company in Japan and top microbreweries in the U.S. Elaine Watson, "Purple rain: Purple corn craze moves from snacks to beer, bread, confectionery and popcorn", Food Navigator USA, August 07, 2013, © William Reed Business Media SAS

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Tendons Hurt? Moderate Exercise Could Help Relieve The Problem August 7, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Health professionals have usually blamed exercise for the onset of tendon disease, but new British research demonstrates that moderate exercise may actually prevent and even treat painful and often debilitating tendon disease, caused by damage to a tendon at the cellular level. The researchers showed that moving around reduces a group of enzymes  known as metalloproteinases that degrade tissue and increase tendon protein, leading to chronic pain, inflammation, stiffness and reduced function. Eleanor R. Jones et al., "Cyclical strain modulates metalloprotease and matrix gene expression in human tenocytes via activation of TGFβ", Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research, August 07, 2013, © Jones et al.

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Poor Food Choices Linked To Sleep Deprivation August 6, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. study that used functional magnetic resonance imaging to look at the brain regions that control food choices found unusual activity patterns in the brains of sleep-deprived individuals. Activity in the frontal lobe of sleep-deprived individuals – the area involved in complex decision making – was impaired, while activity in areas deeper in the brain that respond to rewards increased. The researchers said that high-calorie foods become significantly more desirable when participants are sleep-deprived, “which may help explain why people who sleep less also tend to be overweight or obese”. Stephanie M. Greer et al., "The impact of sleep deprivation on food desire in the human brain", Nature Communications, August 06, 2013, © Nature Publishing Group

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Scientists Report On A Simple Way To Revive Frozen Broccoli’s Anti-Cancer Benefits August 6, 2013: 12:00 AM EST U.S. scientists who earlier reported that frozen broccoli lacks the anti-cancer properties of fresh broccoli have now reported that there’s a simple, inexpensive way to fix the problem. In one study, the researchers showed how the process of freezing broccoli – heating to high temperatures to inactivate damaging enzymes – removes the ability of the vegetable to form a cancer-fighting phytochemical known as sulforaphane. But in a new study, the same researchers demonstrated that food processing companies can still blanch and freeze broccoli, but they can then sprinkle it with a minute amount of a cruciferous vegetable – radish, cabbage, etc. That process joins two chemicals that create sulforaphane, reviving broccoli’s cancer-fighting benefits. Elizabeth Jeffery et al., "Modifying the processing and handling of frozen broccoli for increased sulforaphane formation ", Journal of Food Science, August 06, 2013, © Institute of Food Technologists

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Sugary Beverages Linked To Obesity In Young Kids August 5, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Researchers who analyzed survey data from 9,600 children ages two to five found a significant link between a high body mass index (BMI) and drinking eight or more ounces of sugary drinks a day. Two-year-olds who regularly drank sugar-sweetened beverages had larger increases in BMI over their next two years than those who rarely or never drank sugary beverages. Researchers also found that kids who regularly drank sugary beverages drank less milk and watched more television daily than children who rarely or never drank sugary beverages.  DeBoer et al., "Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Weight Gain in 2- to 5-Year-Old Children", Pediatrics, August 05, 2013, © American Academy of Pediatrics

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No Evidence That Taking Antioxidants Increases The Likelihood Of Pregnancy August 5, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A review of scientific studies on antioxidants and fertility found no evidence that women are more likely to conceive when taking oral antioxidants. Women being treated for infertility often take dietary supplements, including antioxidants, to boost their chances of becoming pregnant. The researchers analyzed data from 28 clinical trials involving 3,548 patients of fertility clinics, finding no clear connection between antioxidant intake and the chance of conception. The researchers acknowledged that the quality of the trials was generally poor and the number of different antioxidants involved made it difficult to make comparisons. "We could not assess whether one antioxidant was better than another," said one researcher. Marian G Showell et al., "Antioxidants for female subfertility", The Cochrane Library, August 05, 2013, © The Cochrane Collaboration

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Continual Exposure To Isoflavone In Soy Foods Reduces Risk Of Colon Cancer August 5, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Soy-rich diets containing a bioactive isoflavone known as genistein are capable of repressing signals in the intestine that promote uncontrolled cell growth and malignancies, according to a U.S. study. Soy genistein apparently represses aberrant Wnt signaling through epigenetic modifications at the regulatory regions of certain genes. Continual exposure to genistein reduced the number of pre-cancerous lesions in the colons of laboratory rats by 40 percent and reduced Wnt signaling to normal levels, researchers said. The findings confirm that colon cancer is an epigenetic disease: dietary and environmental factors can influence genes to be switched on or off, leading to a change in disease susceptibility. Y. Zhang et al., "DNA methylation and histone modifications of Wnt genes by genistein during colon cancer development", Carcinogenesis, August 05, 2013, © Zhang et al.

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Eating A Large Breakfast Is Much Better For Weight Loss And Waist Reduction August 5, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Israeli researchers report that women who eat the largest meal of the day at breakfast are much more likely to lose weight and reduced their waist lines than those who eat large dinners. The study was conducted with 93 obese women who consumed 1,400 calories a day, eating either 700 calories at breakfast and 200 calories at dinner, or 200 calories at breakfast and 700 calories at dinner. Those who consumed the large breakfast and light dinner had lower insulin, glucose and triglyceride levels during the day, which translates to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Daniela Jakubowicz et al., "High Caloric intake at breakfast vs. dinner differentially influences weight loss of overweight and obese women", Obesity, August 05, 2013, © The Obesity Society

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Post Holdings Says It Plans To Acquire Premier Nutrition August 2, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Cereals manufacturer, marketer, and distributor Post Holdings, Inc. said it has agreed to acquire Premier Nutrition Corporation, a fast growing marketer and distributor of high-end protein beverages and foods. Expected to enable Post to expand into the growing active nutrition and supplements markets, the proposed acquisition will give the company access to PNC’s Premier Protein brand of protein beverages and Joint Juice nutritional supplements. As part of the deal, PNC will be independently managed by its current management team in Emeryville, California. "Post Holdings to Acquire Premier Nutrition Corporation", Post Foods, August 02, 2013, © Post Foods, LLC

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Study Identifies Enzyme Critical To Peanut Allergy August 1, 2013: 12:00 AM EST U.S. researchers have identified an enzyme, Cyp11a1, that is essential to the allergic reaction to peanuts. The study in mice found that blocking the enzyme in mice sensitized to peanuts prevented diarrhea and inflammation while reducing levels of several proteins associated with allergies. The researchers believe that identifying the critical enzyme will make it easier to develop a preventative therapy for the increasingly common and potentially deadly peanut allergy, and perhaps for other food allergies. Food allergies have become more common in recent decades, affecting about eight percent of the U.S. population. Meiqin Wang et al., "The steroidogenic enzyme Cyp11a1 is essential for development of peanut-induced intestinal anaphylaxis", Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, August 01, 2013, © American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

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Drinking Milk After Eating Sugary Cereals Reduces Risk Of Acid-Damaged Teeth July 31, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. dental study that tested the effect of drinking different beverages after eating a sugary breakfast cereal found that milk reduces plaque acid levels and may prevent damage to tooth enamel. The study involved 20 adults who ate 20 grams of Kellogg’s Froot Loops cereal, then drank different beverages, including whole milk, apple juice or tap water. Plaque acidity was measured each time. Participants who drank milk after eating the cereal showed the highest pH rise, indicating reduced acidity, from 5.75 to 6.48 at 30 minutes. Shilpa Naval et al., "The effects of beverages on plaque acidogenicity after a sugary challenge", Journal of the American Dental Association, July 31, 2013, © American Dental Association

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Dads And Moms Share Food Buying Values, Decisions July 31, 2013: 12:00 AM EST As mom's role shifts from bread baker to bread winner, dad has picked up the slack at home, according to a survey from PR and research firm Edelman Berland. Seventy-five percent of dads said they are more involved in raising their kids than their fathers were, and that includes time spent in the kitchen and making food choices for their children. More than 65 percent of moms and dads said they generally agreed on what attributes were most important to them when making food choices: 85 percent said they limit processed foods; 70 percent said they try to buy foods locally grown; and 90 percent cook with fresh ingredients. "New Study Suggests Dads Place as Much Value on Food Choices For Their Families as Moms", News release, Edelman, July 31, 2013, © Edelman

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European Union Initiative Aims To Develop Healthy Foods With Less Salt, Sugar, And Fat July 31, 2013: 12:00 AM EST PLEASURE, a European Union-funded project, seeks to develop new food processing technologies that would reduce sugar, salt, and fat content of ready-to-eat meals without using additives. Biozoon Food Innovations owner Matthias Kück, coordinator of the project, said the initiative focuses on different food groups, such as sausages, mozzarella, and pizza dough. Project scientists are studying various possible options, including a biotechnological procedure, with patent pending, which involves the use of enzymatic and fermentation processes to reduce sugar in apple juice. "Junk-free pizza, engineered to please taste buds", Cordis, July 31, 2013, © Cordis

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Moderate Exercise Among Older Adults Improves Areas Of Brain Associated With Alzheimer’s July 30, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A study involving two groups of physically inactive older adults – one of which was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and at risk for Alzheimer’s disease – who underwent a moderate exercise regimen found improvements in overall cardiovascular fitness in both groups as well as memory recall and brain function. Using neuroimaging, researchers showed that the brain regions with improved efficiency corresponded to those involved in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease. "People with MCI are on a very sharp decline in their memory function, so being able to improve their recall is a very big step in the right direction," the researchers said. J. Carson Smith et al., "Semantic Memory Functional MRI and Cognitive Function After Exercise Intervention in Mild Cognitive Impairment", Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, July 30, 2013, © IOS Press

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Will Fitness Fans Flock To Dr. Zak’s High-Protein Bread? July 29, 2013: 12:00 AM EST MuscleFood.com has launched a high-protein, lower-carb bread targeted at bread loving fitness fanatics. Made in the U.K. from wholemeal (whole grain) flour, Dr. Zak’s Protein Bread contains 15 grams of wheat and pea protein and 13.9 grams of carbohydrates per slice, as well as omega-3 fatty acids. A loaf is denser than sliced white bread, weighing in at 850 grams, triple the weight of a normal loaf. Food writer Bianca London says the bread has a pleasant aroma, more depth of flavor than regular bread, and left her feeling full and satisfied. But at £5 ($7.64) a loaf, it would probably appeal only to a specialty market. Bianca London, "The bread that can help you get fitter, not fatter: Loaf contains SEVEN TIMES as much protein as regular bread - and it's full of Omega 3 too", Daily Mail Online, July 29, 2013, © Associated Newspapers Ltd

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More Than Half Of US Women Not Aware Of Non-Hormonal Therapies For Menopause Hot Flashes, Study Reveals July 29, 2013: 12:00 AM EST In the United States, 52 percent of women ages 50 to 64 said they are not aware of non-hormonal options in treatment of menopause-related hot flashes, according to a survey of 314 women conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the Society for Women’s Health Research and Metagenics in April 2013. Results of the survey also revealed 69 percent of women said they are open to using alternative and non-hormonal therapies to help reduce their hot flashes. However, only 10 percent of the respondents said they have discussed these therapies with a doctor. An estimated 50 million American women have reached menopause, with most of them expected to spend at least one-third of their lives beyond their final menstrual period and with 65–80 percent experiencing hot flashes at varying degrees. Engredea News & Analysis , "Most women open to natural menopause remedies", Newhope 360, July 29, 2013, © Penton Media

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Diet Poor In Omega-3s Leads To Health Problems Among Teens And Their Parents July 29, 2013: 12:00 AM EST New U.S. research finds that teens especially – but also their parents – who eat fewer foods containing omega-3 fatty acids are more prone to anxiety and hyperactivity, as well as impaired memory and cognition. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in oily fish like salmon and sardines, eggs, and meat from grass-fed livestock. The researchers, whose study was conducted among multiple generations of lab animals, said the health problems occur not just in the teens themselves but also in parents born in the 1960s and 1970s, when omega-3-deficient oils like corn and soy oil became prevalent, and farm animals began eating grain instead of grass. Corina O. Bondi et al., "Adolescent Behavior and Dopamine Availability Are Uniquely Sensitive to Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency", Biological Psychiatry, July 29, 2013, © Society of Biological Psychiatry

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Skinnygirl Introduces Liquid Sweeteners July 24, 2013: 12:00 AM EST The start-up company known mainly for its low-calorie alcoholic beverages targeted at women has launched a line of zero-calorie liquid sweeteners made with monk fruit, agave, and stevia. The concentrated sweeteners from Skinnygirl, founded by former Real Housewives of New York cast member Bethenny Frankel, are zero-calorie, gluten-free and carb-free. They come in 1.68 ounce bottles that contain 80-160 servings. The sweeteners are available nationwide in Walmart and other stores. "Skinnygirl™ Makes Life a Little Sweeter by Launching Zero Calorie Stevia, Agave, and Monk Fruit Liquid Sweeteners", PRNewswire , July 24, 2013, © PR Newswire Association LLC

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Unhealthy Behavior At Age 65 Leads To Significant Disabilities In Later Years July 24, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A study by French and British scientists has determined that unhealthy behaviors at age 65 can lead to impaired mobility and functioning in later years. The researchers analyzed data collected between 1999 and 2001 on smoking, diet, physical activity and alcohol consumption among people 65 or older. After 12 years of follow-up, the data showed that those who had less physical activity, ate fewer fruits and vegetables and smoked were twice as likely to develop disabilities. About 30 percent of the association between unhealthy behaviors and disabilities was linked to higher body mass index, lower cognitive function, depressive symptoms, traumatisms, chronic conditions, and cardiovascular disease. F. Artaud et al., "Unhealthy behaviors and disability in older adults: Three-City Dijon cohort study", BMJ, July 24, 2013, © Artaud et al.

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New Gadget Measures Acetone Expelled From Lungs When Fat Is Burned July 24, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Japanese scientists have developed a pocket-sized breathalyzer that measures -- not alcohol -- in the breath, but acetone, an indicator of fat metabolism. Acetone is expelled through the lungs when fat is broken down. The new device can detect acetone at concentration sin  the range of 0.2 to 50 parts-per-million. It weighs only 4.5 ounces and uses two AA batteries. It uses a pressure sensor to detect exhaled breath and two types of semiconductor-based sensors to detect acetone. The researchers believe their device will be useful in estimating fat loss from changes in breath acetone concentrations and determining whether diets are really working. Toyooka et al., "A prototype portable breath acetone analyzer for monitoring fat loss", Journal of Breath Research, July 24, 2013, © Toyooka et al.

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FDA Warns Companies Making Unauthorized Diabetes Claims For Their Products July 23, 2013: 12:00 AM EST The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to companies that make diabetes-related claims for their products. Part of the FDA’s probe into health benefits claims on products, websites, and other marketing literature, the warning letters covered products ranging from nutritional supplements to topical creams. Neuliven Health, Inc. received a warning letter for claims the company has made for its Glucocil product, including lowering fasting blood sugar levels by up to 29 percent and lowering A1c levels significantly. Also, the FDA warned PharmaTerra, Inc. for claims related to its ProBeta product, which tend to establish that the product is a drug. Stephen DANIELLS , "FDA targets diabetes claims with raft of new warning letters", Nutra-Ingredients USA, July 23, 2013, © William Reed Business Media SAS

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For Peak Performance, Athletes Should Eat A High-Fiber, Low-Fat Diet While Training July 23, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Too many athletes are pushed into fad diets or diets that restrict calorie intake too much in a way that is unhealthy and unsustainable, according to a U.S. researcher who reviewed scientific literature. Instead, to maintain a healthy weight and remain performance-ready, athletes need to adopt a low-energy-dense diet that includes a lot of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, fish, and low-fat dairy. Sugary beverages like soda and alcohols should be avoided. Half of a plate of food should contain fruits and veggies, and processed food should be avoided. Lastly, opt for the food over the drink: instead of drinking orange juice, eat an orange. It has more fiber, and fills you up more. Melinda Manore, "Athletes Need to Be Careful to Monitor Diet, Weight to Maintain Muscle Mass", News release, literature review published in the Nestlé Nutritional Institution Workshop Series, July 23, 2013, © Nestlé Nutritional Institution

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Antioxidants May Block The Benefits Of Good Bodily Stress, Like Exercise July 22, 2013: 12:00 AM EST The natural antioxidant resveratrol, found in red grapes and other plants and available as a dietary supplement, has been touted as an anti-aging compound. But new research finds that, in older men especially, eating a diet rich in antioxidants may actually counteract many of the health benefits derived from exercise, including lower blood pressure and cholesterol. The researchers suggest that antioxidants are not a panacea: some oxidative stress is necessary for the body to function effectively. Too many antioxidants may block healthy adaptations to stress, including beneficial exercise stress. Lasse Gliemann et al., "Resveratrol Blunts the Positive Effects of Exercise Training on Cardiovascular Health in Aged Men", The Journal of Physiology, July 22, 2013, © The Physiological Society

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Eating Breakfast Is Important For Heart Health July 22, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Missing breakfast in the morning, or eating a meal late at night, can cause metabolic effects that lead to coronary heart disease, according to a U.S. study. Researchers analyzed data from a food frequency questionnaire, tracking health outcomes from 1992 to 2008, on nearly 27,000 males aged 45 to 82.  Men who reported they skipped breakfast had a 27 percent higher risk of heart attack or death from coronary heart disease than those who reported they didn't. Men who reported eating late at night (eating after going to bed) had a 55 percent higher coronary heart disease risk than those who didn't. Skipping breakfast may lead to one or more heart disease risk factors, including obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. L. E. Cahill et al., "Prospective Study of Breakfast Eating and Incident Coronary Heart Disease in a Cohort of Male US Health Professionals", Circulation, July 22, 2013, © American Heart Association, Inc.

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Eating Eggs Does Not Increase Risk Of Heart Disease Among Adolescents July 19, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A European study conducted in nine countries found that adolescents who ate larger amounts of eggs did not have higher serum cholesterol nor worse cardiovascular health, regardless of their levels of physical activity. Health experts have long followed the 1973 American Heart Association recommendation that egg consumption be limited to three a week, because of the higher cholesterol levels. But most foods rich in cholesterol are usually also rich in saturated fats. A medium-size egg contains 200 milligrams of cholesterol but has more unsaturated fats than saturated fats and only 70 calories. A. Soriano-Maldonado et al., " Ingesta de huevo y factores de riesgo cardiovascular en adolescentes; papel de la actividad física", Nutrición Hospitalaria, July 19, 2013, © Soriano-Maldonado et al.

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More Frequent Exercise Associated With Lower Risk Of Stroke Among Men July 18, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. study involving 27,000 stroke-free blacks and white older than 45  found that physical inactivity, which was reported a 33 percent of participants, was associated with a 20 percent greater risk of stroke. Men who exercised four or more times a week had a lower stroke risk, but the link between exercise frequency  and stroke among women was less clear. The researchers acknowledged that a limitation of the study was the self-reporting aspect. Results based on self-reported levels of physical activity may not reflect the truth. McDonnell M N et al., "Frequency and Risk of Incident Stroke in a National US Study of Blacks and Whites", Stroke, July 18, 2013, © American Heart Association, Inc.

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There Are Numerous Sources Of Key Nutrients For Vegetarian Athletes July 17, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Vegetarian athletes have to find ways to boost macronutrient levels in their diet, without consuming animal-based foods. The good news is that predominantly or exclusively plant-based foods do indeed provide those needed nutrients, . Eating orange/yellow and green leafy vegetables, fruits, fortified breakfast cereals, soy drinks, nuts and milk products (for vegetarians who consume dairy) can provide the iron, creatine, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin D and calcium usually provided by animal foods. The formula for acceptable macronutrient distribution for all athletes, including marathon runners, is carbs (45-65 percent), fat (20-35 percent) and protein (10-35 percent). Dilip Ghosh, "Monitoring Nutrient Intake Can Help Vegetarian Athletes Stay Competitive", News release, study presented at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Expo, July 17, 2013, © Institute of Food Technologists

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Exercise Changes How Genes For Disease Are Expressed July 17, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Researchers in Sweden who used technology to analyze the genomes of 23 slightly overweight, healthy young men after aerobic exercise found that epigenetic changes had taken place in 7,000 of their genes. They specifically found changes in genes in fat cells linked to type 2 diabetes and obesity, suggesting that DNA methylation – determining whether genes are expressed or not – after physical activity could be one of the ways these genes affect the risk of disease. In other words, exercise has a positive effect on genes because the epigenetic pattern of genes that affect fat storage changes. Tina Rönn et al., "A Six Months Exercise Intervention Influences the Genome-wide DNA Methylation Pattern in Human Adipose Tissue", PLoS Genetics, July 17, 2013, © Rönn et al.

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Manufacturer Of Anti-Aging Nutraceutical Compound Builds Factory To Ramp Up Production July 17, 2013: 12:00 AM EST AstaReal, a biotech unit of Fuji Chemical Group, announced it is building a factory in Washington State dedicated to the production, research and marketing of natural astaxanthin, an anti-aging nutraceutical supplementation and cosmeceutical application. There has been a spike in interest in astaxanthin, thanks in part to Fuji Group’s heavy investment in clinical studies and strategic patents. The global market size of natural astaxanthin for human consumption is estimated to be around $200 millionand could reach $700 by 2017. "Soaring Global Demand for Natural Astaxanthin Prompts AstaReal to Build a US Plant and Double Existing Production by 2015", Nutrition Horizon , July 17, 2013, © CNS Media BV

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Food Companies Should Develop Functional Foods That Inhibit Abnormal Blood Vessel Growth July 17, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Many drugs on the market are used to inhibit the abnormal growth of blood vessels that promote disease, obesity and inflammation. But there are also a wide variety of natural “anti-angiogenic” foods that accomplish the same thing. Among them are tomatoes, green tea, garlic, broccoli, dark chocolate, turmeric, tuna and olive oil. This should inspire food companies to participate in the “new frontier in dietary health” because there is a “clear global demand” for functional foods that provide health benefits beyond what is provided by their nutritive content, according to a nutrition scientist at General Mills. "The New Frontier: Creating and Marketing Food Products that Prevent Disease and Obesity", News release, presentation at the annual meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists, July 17, 2013, © Institute of Food Technologists

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Consumers Should Be Careful About Eating Seafood, But Should Not Ignore Its Health Benefits July 17, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Consumers should be concerned about whether the seafood they eat is safe, but nutritionists say the health value of seafood far outweighs the risks. Eating two 3- to 5-ounce servings a week of fish such as salmon, oysters and rainbow trout provide an average of 250 mg/day of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. A professor at the University of Southern California said consumers can safely eat 12 ounces of a variety of cooked seafood a week, so long as they heed local seafood advisories “and limit their intake of large, predatory fish like shark”. Roger Clemens, "Seafood Still Considered a Good Source of Nutrients but Consumers Confused On Safety", News release, panel discussion at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo, July 17, 2013, © Institute of Food Technologists

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Probiotic Strain Of E. Coli Inhibits Salmonella Replication In The Gut July 17, 2013: 12:00 AM EST U.S. researchers have determined that a probiotic strain of E. coli used to treat irritable bowel syndrome actually inhibits salmonella colonization in the gut, reducing the risk of bacterial infections. The probiotic bacterium competes with salmonella for iron, an essential nutrient found in  the gut that salmonella needs to replicate at high levels. Salmonella counts in the gut drop significantly when the E. coli strain Nissle 1917is administered to patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. Researchers hope that by understanding how pathogens get nutrients, it will be easier to find ways to eradicate them. Elisa Deriu et al., "Probiotic Bacteria Reduce Salmonella Typhimurium Intestinal Colonization by Competing for Iron", Cell Host & Microbe, July 17, 2013, © Elsevier Inc.

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Tongue-Twister Carbohydrate Has Numerous Health, Food Benefits July 16, 2013: 12:00 AM EST The short-chain fructooligosaccharide (scFOS) is finally getting recognition in the world of nutrition, food technologists say. Though not yet a household word, a scFOS is a  low-calorie, non-digestible carbohydrate that can be used to improve texture, enhance flavor and lower the amount of sugar in food products because it provides about 30 to 50 percent of the sweetness of regular sugar. In addition, it aids the immune system, improves bone health and balances good bacteria in the digestive tract. It is naturally found in chicory, onions, asparagus, wheat, tomatoes and other fruits, vegetables and grains.  Phillip Allsopp, "What Are Fructooliogosaccharides and How Do They Provide Digestive, Immunity and Bone Health Benefits?", News release, presentation at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Expo, July 16, 2013, © Institute of Food Technologists

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Healthy Snacks Help Control Appetite, Lower Caloric Intake July 16, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Dieters who can control their hunger can reduce overall energy intake during the day and lose weight, according to a British nutrition research manager. A good way to control appetite is to eat healthy snacks between meals, especially peanuts, nuts and other high-fiber snacks. In a recent study, participants who regularly consumed almonds as a mid-morning snack said they felt fuller and ended up eating less for lunch and dinner. Another study found that participants lowered their daily caloric intake after eating a snack of cereal each day. Roberta Re, "The Right Snack May Aid Satiety, Weight Loss", News release, study presented at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo, July 16, 2013, © Institute of Food Technologists

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