Salt a possible trigger for autoimmune diseases
13 March, 2013Research published in the journal Nature suggests that salt may have a role in the increased incidence of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
US appetite for high-protein products grows
25 January, 2013Introductions of foods and drinks making a high-protein claim are almost three times higher in the US than anywhere else in the world, accounting for 19% of global new product launches in 2012.
Lupin hailed as secret ‘wonder food’
23 January, 2013The humble lupin is being hailed as Australia’s secret ‘wonder food’. The high-protein, high-fibre legume has an effect on satiation and satiety, which plays a role in weight management.
Would you like fries with that nutrition information?
23 January, 2013McDonald’s take-away bags and fountain beverage cups will get a redesign in 2013, with packaging to include QR codes to give consumers greater information about its products.
Superyellow sweetcorn for super vision
22 January, 2013We’re often told to eat our carrots to ensure good eyesight, but rarely does sweetcorn get a mention when it comes to eye health. A new variety of ‘superyellow’ sweetcorn could challenge the carrot’s reputation as the most eye-friendly vegetable.
Soft drink campaign is “misguided”, says Bev Council
21 January, 2013The Rethink Sugary Drinks campaign is “misguided”, the Australian Beverages Council has said. Launched on 17 January, the campaign aims to tackle soft drink overconsumption in Australia.
Genes may drive us to (soft) drink
21 January, 2013Endocrinologists from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have applauded a study that shows a direct correlation between consumption of sugary soft drinks, obesity and genetic predisposition to weight gain.
Got milk? Nobel prize winners do
18 January, 2013Gloucester Royal Hospital employees have found a correlation between milk consumption and Nobel prizes per capita that they think could explain the strong association between chocolate and Nobel prizes that was published in the NEJM.
$1 million donation for salt perception research
17 January, 2013The Monell Center has received $1 million from food chemistry consultant Louise Slade to support the institute’s research program on the mechanism of human salt detection and perception.
Depression-beverage link is “unfounded”, says Bev Council
11 January, 2013The Australian Beverages Council has called findings from a recent study that suggests a link between beverage consumption and depression “unfounded” and has criticised the authors’ scientific methods.
Text and colour key to nutrition understanding
09 January, 2013According to a literature review conducted by RTI International, using text and colour to describe nutrient levels, rather than just numbers, is a more effective way to ensure consumers understand nutritional information.
Forget ready meals and celebrity chefs - cook it yourself, researchers say
09 January, 2013While ready meals often get a bad rap for being a less-than-healthy choice, they’re at least healthier than recipes pushed by popular TV chefs, according to researchers from the UK’s University of Newcastle. Their advice? Stick to making it yourself.
Human genes influence gut microbial composition
09 January, 2013A link between a human gene and the composition of human gastrointestinal bacteria has been identified.
Bev Council responds to study into alcohol and energy drinks
21 December, 2012The Australian Beverages Council has responded to the government’s announcement that it has commissioned a study into the effects of mixing alcohol and energy drinks.
Researchers work to develop early Campylobacter detection
20 December, 2012Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology are working to develop early detection of Campylobacter jejuni bacteria - a significant contributor to foodborne illness in Australia and around the world.
