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Tuesday, 08 January 2019 07:07

Can consumption of cricket powder impact gut microbiota?

Scientists have investigated the tolerability and impact on the gut microbiota from consuming whole cricket powder. The study published in the journal Scientific Reports, by Weir et al. reports that…

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Thursday, 03 January 2019 07:08

Omega-3 fatty acids reduce the risk of premature birth

A new Cochrane Review has found that increasing the intake of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) during pregnancy reduces the risk of premature births. Premature birth is the leading…

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Thursday, 27 December 2018 07:08

How many calories do you burn? It depends on time of day

Researchers reporting in Current Biology 8 have made the surprising discovery that the number of calories people burn while at rest changes with the time of day. When at rest,…

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Thursday, 13 December 2018 07:07

Effects of dietary fiber and antioxidant-rich ingredients on quality characteristics of pasta

In this study, published by Turkish Researchers in Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods 10, (3): 315-324, 2018, different sources of antioxidant (flaxseed, black cumin and pomegranate seed)…

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Wednesday, 12 December 2018 07:03

Functional dairy products fortified with vitamins will thrive in APAC dairy & soy food sector

Owing to the growing health awareness levels across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, consumers are expected to switch to functional dairy products fortified with vitamins. Therefore, product specificity will emerge as…

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Saturday, 08 December 2018 07:05

Ideal protein to help seniors rebuild lost muscle

While exercise buffs have long used protein supplements to gain muscle, new research from McMaster University (Usa) suggests one protein source in particular, whey protein, is most effective for seniors…

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Friday, 30 November 2018 07:10

Mediterranean diet affects the breast microbiome in mammals

Diet influences the composition of microbial populations in the mammary glands of nonhuman primates, researchers report in the journal Cell Reports. Specifically, a Mediterranean diet increased the abundance of probiotic…

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Tuesday, 20 November 2018 07:07

Milk protein shown to alleviate chemotherapy side effects

Chemotherapy and other cancer therapies can wreak havoc on the taste buds and olfactory senses, depriving recipients of the intricate interplay between taste and smell that is critical to grasping…

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Friday, 16 November 2018 07:05

Fermentation and fortification of wheat-based products with fava bean

Italian Researchers from the University of Bari investigated on the fortification and fermentation wheat-based products in order to improve the nutritional profile (protein, fibre, minerals and bioactive compounds) and to…

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Friday, 02 November 2018 07:06

More accurate measure of body fat developed

Researchers from the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Usa) investigators have developed a simpler and more accurate method of estimating body fat than the widely used body mass index, or BMI, with…