Resistant starch may reduce short-term blood sugar levels
A study published in Nutrients suggests that a grain-free, potato-based resistant starch type 4 (chemically-modified starches) may reduce short-term blood sugar levels. IFT Daily News
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Gluten-free diet may increase arsenic, mercury levels
A study published in Epidemiology suggests that a gluten-free diet may increase blood levels of arsenic and mercury. IFT Daily News
Making spinach with low oxalate levels
In a study published in Euphytica, researchers identified six DNA markers linked to genes that contribute to oxalate levels in spinach. IFT Daily News
Consuming cheese may increase levels of ‘good’ cholesterol
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that eating cheese may increase levels of “good” high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, thought to offer protection against cardiovascular and … Continue Reading →
Increased mercury levels from seafood may not harm the brain
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that even though mercury levels in the brain increased with seafood consumption, the elevated levels may not be … Continue Reading →
Gut microbiome may affect body fat, cholesterol levels
A study published in Circulation Research shows that certain gut bacteria may determine a person’s body fat levels and cholesterol levels. IFT Daily News
Metabolic syndrome may be stabilizing as obesity rates levels out
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that nearly 35% of all U.S. adults and 50% of those 60 years of age or older were … Continue Reading →
Arsenic levels low in Iranian rice
A study published in the Journal of Food Science shows that rice from Iran has lower arsenic values than the standards set in both China and by the Food and … Continue Reading →
Artificial sweeteners may increase blood sugar levels
A study published in Nature shows that artificial sweeteners may trigger higher blood-sugar levels in some people and contribute to diabetes and obesity. IFT Daily News
U.S. restaurant customer traffic levels dip in June
Due in large part to softer customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) registered a moderate decline in June. IFT Daily News