News tagged with functional food

Analysis of new data confirms bisphenol A link to disease in adults

Researchers from the Peninsula Medical School and the University of Exeter, UK, have found more evidence for a link between Bisphenol A exposure (BPA, a chemical commonly used in plastic food containers) and cardiovascular ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 13, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Health-centered weight control method shows promise

Most weight-control strategies emphasize energy-restricted diets and increased physical activity - and most are not effective over the long term. In a study of a "weight-acceptance" intervention, published in the November ...

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created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Meat and Meat Products as Functional Foods

Research on the disease-preventing, health-promoting benefits of meat and meat products makes them a viable contender in the functional food arena. Enriching meats with fiber, probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids may help consumers ...

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created Jun 10, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Study reveals new options for people with PKU

(PhysOrg.com) -- For people with the genetic condition known as phenylketonuria (PKU), diet is a constant struggle. They can eat virtually no protein, and instead get their daily dose of this key macronutrient by drinking ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Mar 30, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0