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.
Energy drinks affect heart function
03 December, 2013Research has shown that caffeinated beverages increase the heart’s contraction rates, leading researchers to suggest that children and people with cardiac arrhythmia should avoid these drinks.
Controversial GM maize study retracted
02 December, 2013The Journal of Food and Chemical Toxicology has retracted a controversial article which claimed to have found evidence that genetically modified (GM) maize is toxic when consumed by rats.
Consumers want more bad news on food packaging
27 November, 2013A Cornell University study found that consumers are willing to pay a premium for products labelled 'free from' something, but only if the packaging includes negative information on whatever the product is free from.
Vegetable oils not as healthy as we think
18 November, 2013Not all vegetable oils are as healthy as they seem, new research suggests. An analysis in the Canadian Medical Association Journal has found that some vegetable oils may actually increase the risk of heart disease.
Chocolate consumption lowers body fat (no, really)
18 November, 2013Finally, the news we've all been hoping for: researchers have discovered that the more chocolate you eat, the lower your body fat. Unfortunately, it doesn't mean that eating a family-sized block each day will help you lose weight, but nevertheless it's good news for chocolate lovers: your addiction may be helping, rather than harming, your health.
