Dried plums may help prevent bone loss in astronauts
An animal study published in Scientific Reports suggests that dried plums may help to prevent bone loss in those exposed to radiation, such as astronauts in space. IFT Daily News
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USDA: Guide to help poultry processors reduce Salmonella, Campylobacter
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has published revised guidelines to assist poultry processors in controlling Salmonella and Campylobacter in raw food products and … Continue Reading →
Proposed bill would help clarify ‘sell-by’ dates on many products
Maine congresswoman Chellie Pingree has introduced a bill in Congress aimed at reducing the amount of food that is wasted each year in the United States. IFT Daily News
USDA releases guide to help food processors control potential allergens
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has released new guidelines to assist meat, poultry, and processed egg product producers in properly managing ingredients that … Continue Reading →
Collagen peptides may help prevent, fight sarcopenia
A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows that consuming collagen peptides in combination with resistance training may help fight sarcopenia. IFT Daily News
Antioxidants may help build natural, cellular defenses
Antioxidants are thought to “capture” or “scavenge” free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the body to prevent their damaging cellular effects that contribute to aging and chronic disease. … Continue Reading →
Muscadine grape seed oil may help reduce obesity
A study published in Food and Function shows that muscadine grape seed oil may help mitigate the formation of new fat cells because it produces tocotrienol, an unsaturated form of … Continue Reading →
Olive leaf extract may help prevent cardiovascular disease
A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows that consuming olive leaf extract (OLE) may have a positive effect on measures associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Eating chocolate may help prevent heart attacks, strokes
A study published in the BMJ journal Heart shows that consuming chocolate every day may decrease the odds of dying from cardiovascular disease. IFT Daily News
Resveratrol in red grapes may help ease depression in rats
A new study presented at the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) Annual Meeting during Experimental Biology 2015 finds that resveratrol—a compound found in the skin of red … Continue Reading →