Food Science News | Food Science News – Food Science Information

News & Articles By Michelle Simmons

08/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

First national study finds that people who eat at their workstations are consuming empty calories that make them fat

Do employees eat healthily at their workplaces? A study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition looked at what workers eat at their workplaces by conducting a survey for 5,222 employees across the U.S. This was the first national study to delve into this topic. The findings of the study were […]

08/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Fried foods, especially overcooked potatoes, dramatically increase cancer risk

Fried potatoes and other foods cooked at high temperatures significantly increase cancer risk, according to research. Because of this, the Food Standards Agency (FSA), a government body in the U.K., issued a public warning over the risks of these foods. When foods are cooked at high temperatures or over 120 degrees Celsius, a chemical compound […]

08/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Scientists: The Indian olive contains a variety of powerful antioxidants

A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has found that the olive (Olea ferruginea Royle) contains a variety of powerful antioxidants that can treat infectious diseases. In the study, researchers at University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan looked at the phenolic contents, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities of the olive […]

08/01/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Food scientists: Eat more wild papaya for a stronger immune system

Eating more papaya (Carica papaya) can help boost your immune system, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The leaf concentrate of papaya has been traditionally used as an immunomodulatory remedy against various diseases. However, there is limited research on the effect of papaya on supporting the immune system. […]

07/31/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Scientists examine the antioxidant activity of brewer’s yeast

There has been a growing interest in the beneficial use of probiotics. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers found that brewer’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) contains probiotic, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. In the study, researchers at Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) looked at the potential probiotic, […]

07/28/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The power of healthy nutrition: Just one cup of blueberries a day reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women

Postmenopausal women can reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease by consuming even just one cup of blueberries a day, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Researchers from Florida State University looked at the effects of daily consumption of blueberries on cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as […]

07/28/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The immunomodulatory potential of papaya

Papaya (scientifically known as Carica papaya) has been traditionally used as an immunomodulatory remedy against various diseases. In order to validate this claim, researchers in Sri Lanka examined the immunomodulatory potential of mature papaya leaf concentrate. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they provided scientific evidence on the concentrate’s immunomodulatory effect […]

07/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: Just being close to a barbecue raises your cancer risk

Eating grilled meat has been known to increase the risk of cancer, but new research suggests that just standing near a grill makes you a candidate for the chronic disease. Interestingly enough, the study, published in Environmental Science & Technology, indicates that the risk factor isn’t because of smoke inhalation but by the absorption of the harmful […]

07/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Avoid the sugar slump after meals: Blue pea extract could keep your blood sugar levels stable

Keep your sugar levels at bay after meals by consuming blue pea extracts, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Researchers at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand looked at the effects of blue pea (Clitoria ternatea L.) flower extracts on postprandial plasma glycemia response and antioxidant activity. For the study, […]

07/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A slice of pizza could be a healthier option for breakfast than most popular cereals

Pizza for breakfast? A nutritionist claimed that a slice of pizza in the morning might be healthier than a bowl of frosted flakes as it contains more protein, more fresh ingredients, and less sugar. Moreover, a lot of commercial-brand cereals don’t have enough nutritional value and don’t provide adequate protein or healthy fats. Chelsey Amer, a […]

1 of 16