A universal definition of "whole grain"
07 February, 2014The term "whole grain" seems like it should be relatively straightforward. In reality, there has never been a complete legally endorsed definition of whole grain flour and products.
Yoghurt consumption linked to decreased diabetes risk
06 February, 2014Scientists have found that a higher consumption of yoghurt reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 28%; consumption of low-fat fermented dairy (including all yoghurts and some low-fat cheeses) reduces risk by 24%.
Sodium intake linked to obesity
04 February, 2014A new US study has drawn a link between high sodium intake and obesity in teenagers. Dr Haidong Zhu, a molecular geneticist at Georgia Regents University, found a correlation between salt and fatness, and also inflammation.
RFID technology keeps army rations fresh
31 January, 2014The reduced shelf life of food rations is costing the US military millions of dollars each year in wasted food. To combat this, researchers have been working to improve the shelf life of the US Army's MREs and FSRs for front-line troops.
Smelling the way to more appetising low-fat foods
28 January, 2014While taste, texture and mouthfeel are crucial to food enjoyment and acceptance, almost invariably the first way a food is sensed is by its smell. If it smells good we are much more likely to eat it. But it seems our sense of smell is much more refined than we realise - we can even detect dietary fat levels by smell!
Chip-based infant formula detection for functional proteins developed
24 January, 2014Researchers in Singapore have developed a chip-based detection system for measuring functional protein in infant formula which they say could help to control and monitor quality.
More evidence that nuts don't make you fat
14 January, 2014Higher tree nut intake has been associated with lower risk of metabolic syndrome and obesity in a study of Seventh-Day Adventists conducted by Loma Linda University.
Junk food found to impair memory
09 January, 2014Junk food really can turn your brain to mush. In a study published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity, UNSW researchers showed that rats fed a high-fat, high-sugar diet exhibited impaired memory after just one week.
'Traffic light' system produces long-lasting results
08 January, 2014A 'traffic light' labelling system used in a US hospital cafeteria has resulted in positive changes up to two years after it was first implemented.
Artificial sweeteners found to have neutral effect on gut
07 January, 2014University of Adelaide PhD student Dr Tonghzhi Wu has found that the gut's response to artificially sweetened drinks is neutral - it is no different to drinking a glass of water.
Nut allergy could be predicted by maternal diet
06 January, 2014Children whose mothers eat more peanuts or tree nuts (P/TN) during pregnancy are less likely to develop P/TN allergies themselves, researchers have found.
FODMAP Friendly food range launched
17 December, 2013Kez’s Kitchen has released Australia’s first ‘FODMAP Friendly’ certified range of cereals and snacks, helping IBS sufferers select breakfast and snack foods that will agree with them.
Most vegetables don't make the cut under Health Star rating system
13 December, 2013The Health Star rating system fails on one significant count, according to AUSVEG: almost no fresh vegetables qualify for the five-star rating, despite their being minimally processed and beneficial to good health.
Healthy eating only costs $1.50 more per day
06 December, 2013Bad news for those who blame their poor eating habits on the high price of healthy food: research has shown that the healthiest diets cost only $1.50 per day more than the least healthy diets.
AFGC accused of undermining star rating system
06 December, 2013The AFGC has been accused of undermining the star rating front-of-pack labelling system that was agreed to by the former Labor government. The AFGC has defended the allegations, saying it remains committed to the scheme.
