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New flour could help treat food allergies

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A new type of flour may help in the treatment of peanut and other food allergies A new type of flour that someday could be used in food-based therapies to help people better tolerate their allergy triggers,...

Sofrito contains substances that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, study

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The combination of tomato, olive oil, garlic and onion in a sofrito increases the amount of polyphenols and carotenoids, which are bioactive compounds that may help to prevent cardiovascular diseases and...

High dietary intake of polyphenols linked with longevity

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For the first time a high intake of natural polyphenols in whole foods has been associated with a substantial reduction in mortality in older adults. The new research from scientists in Italy and the US...

Dark chocolate improves mood, and its sales keep climbing

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Researchers at an Australian university, Swinburne University of Technology, have found that the polyphenols in dark chocolate increase calmness and contentedness. At the same time, global market research...

Study questions effectiveness of coffee for weight loss

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Western Australian researchers hoping to demonstrate improved cardiovascular function among coffee lovers have found that drinking too much of the popular brew may actually be linked to worsening of the...

Greek coffee the key to a longer life?

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The answer to a longer life may be right under our noses: a morning caffeine kick. In a new study in Vascular Medicine, published by SAGE, researchers investigating cardiovascular health found that a cup...

Apples give cardioprotective benefits for post-menopausal women

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Researchers at Florida State University have found that post-menopausal women can benefit from eating two apples a day. Regular apple consumption can lower cholesterol by around 25 per cent. A team of...

Will dark chocolate force food-labelling laws to change?

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As the food regulatory ministerial forum in Australia continues working on development of a policy that will promote more government-backed requirements for front-of-pack labelling, a new issue has surfaced. The...

US study shows popcorn polyphenol levels are higher than fruit and vegetables

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Researchers from the University of Scranton, in the United States, say that popcorn contains more of the healthful antioxidant substances called “polyphenols” than fruits and vegetables. The university’s...

Polyphenol-rich diet could reduce cardiovascular risk

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A diet high in polyphenols could help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and associated health risks, according to a new study by the University of Glasgow. Researchers from the university’s Institute...