Food design & research > Nutrition

Functional foods to keep ageing population healthy

20 September, 2013

A potentially huge market exists for functional foods to keep Europe’s ageing population healthy in years to come. The NU-AGE project will hold a symposium on the topic of dietary strategies for the elderly at the International Congress of Nutrition.


Bubbles dupe brain's sweetness perception

19 September, 2013

Carbonation affects the brain's perception of sweetness, making it harder to determine between sugar and artificial sweeteners, according to a new article in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.


Immune function enhanced by red grapes and blueberries

19 September, 2013

Compounds in blueberries and red grapes came out ahead of more than 400 other compounds in a study conducted at the Linus Pauling Institute. The resveratrol in red grapes and pterostilbene in blueberries were found to boost the immune system.


Broccoli could be new osteoarthritis superfood

16 September, 2013

A recent study has found that sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli, has been linked to the slower development and potential prevention of osteoarthritic damage in joint cartilage.


Researchers debunk myth that alcohol causes depression

13 September, 2013

Clinical neuroscientists at the University of Western Australia have concluded that there is no truth to the long held belief which holds that alcohol causes depression, particularly if consumed at excessive levels.


NZ research links kiwifruit to mood

28 August, 2013

The path to happiness may travel via an unexpected stopover: the fruit bowl. Researchers at the University of Otago, Christchurch, have found that eating two kiwifruit each day can improve mood and boost energy.


Insurer ensures healthy members with healthy eating incentives

26 August, 2013

A US health insurer has come up with a novel way to ensure its members stay healthy: money-back rewards for buying fresh fruits and vegetables. Independent Health members will earn $1 credit for every $2 spent on fresh fruit and vegetables.


Warning statements on soft drinks is "absurd", Bev Council says

26 August, 2013

Recent calls for soft drink labels to carry warning statements have been criticised by the Australian Beverages Council. Geoff Parker says a recent study linking soft drink consumption with behavioural problems does not prove cause and effect.


Omega 3s are going to gaol

23 August, 2013

Can omega 3s reduce criminality? A new study aims to investigate this link between biology and behaviour.


Making processed food healthy

21 August, 2013

Reducing the salt, sugar and fat content of foods has long been the focus of research, but all this work counts for nothing if consumers avoid the low-salt/sugar/fat option. In order to reduce the public health burden by designing healthier processed food, scientists need to ensure consumers will actually want to eat it.


Food addiction: how processed food makes you eat more

20 August, 2013 by Belinda Lennerz, Harvard University

Most people have the strong desire for a normal weight but in many developed countries such as Australia, only a minority are able to achieve it. Research recently published by Harvard provides an insight into why.


Smart or sick? Conflicting evidence on infant formula

20 August, 2013

While some researchers are reporting that babies fed with DHA-enriched formula score higher on intelligence tests, others have found that formula-fed babies may be more susceptible to chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.


DHA-enriched formula may create smarter babies

15 August, 2013

Infants fed DHA-enriched formula score higher on intelligence tests than those fed standard formula, University of Kansas researchers have found. The results were not immediately apparent, but were noticeable from ages three to six.


Allergic reaction to peanuts can be blocked

02 August, 2013

By blocking an enzyme’s activity that is essential to the allergic reaction to peanuts, researchers at National Jewish Health have prevented diarrhoea and inflammation, and reduced levels of several proteins associated with allergies in sensitised mice.


Conference explores impact of food structure on nutrient bioavailability

31 July, 2013

The 2013 Food Structures, Digestion and Health international conference will bring together food industry professionals and world-leading scientists with a common interest in food design to deliver better nutrition and improve consumer wellbeing.


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