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09/24/2020
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By News Editors
Science Institute protects interests of big food, not public health, researchers say
An investigation by academics, journalists and public interest researchers reveals a web of corporate money and industry-funded science surrounding the nonprofit organization International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI). ILSI describes itself as a network of think-tanks, science societies and institutes that promote food safety and nutrition. However, as research group U.S. Right to Know (USRTK) asserts, ILSI is a “food […]
07/23/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
The food industry has put obese people at higher risk of critical illness from the coronavirus
Obese people are at an increased risk of critical illness from the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) and the global food industry is partly to blame. In a recent editorial published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), a group of English researchers reported that being obese corresponds to an astounding 97 percent greater risk of critical illness due to COVID-19. The […]
11/22/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Green tea found to have practical antioxidant applications for preserving stored food
Many food companies today use synthetic antioxidants to preserve food. While these can prevent or delay lipid oxidation — the leading cause of chemical degradation in foods, these can be harmful to human health. For this reason, researchers from the State University of Maringa in Brazil looked at the potential use of green tea, a natural antioxidant, […]
09/26/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Study investigates freeze-dried green tea’s antioxidant effects on hamburgers in frozen storage
A team of researchers from the State University of Maringa in Brazil looked at the antioxidant potential of freeze-dried green tea in hamburgers. The research team published their findings in the Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. Currently, the use of antioxidants by the food industry is done on a large scale, mainly aimed at inhibiting […]
08/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
What’s the best way to make sure your olive oil is high-quality?
Olive oil is the most used oil in the food industry. It is made from the fruits of the olive tree (Olea europaea). Although olive oil has high amounts of fat, experts say that these fats are beneficial to health and can even reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Because of this and […]
07/29/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Regulations to curb junk food ads targeting children are FAILING, says WHO report
Junk food companies are taking advantage of the regulatory loopholes to advertise their unhealthy products to millions of children online, adding fuel to the childhood obesity epidemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) urges authorities to take more effective measures to limit marketing strategies by these companies – which range from online games to viral social […]
05/13/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Do food labels really impact consumer consumption?
When it comes to nutritional information, major food companies have become more straightforward in informing consumers. Products and menus now have food labels and nutritional information, but health professionals want to determine if these labels promote healthier food choices or if they’re only used as a clever marketing tactic. The informative study, which was conducted by researchers from […]
02/23/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Color changes our perception and taste of food
Certain colors can affect your mood while some kinds of food may evoke your most cherished memories. According to a study, color can also influence the taste of food while personal experiences and expectations can change how you taste food. The study, which was published in the journal Food Quality and Preference, was conducted by researchers from Penn State University (PSU). […]
09/18/2018
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By S.D. Wells
Healthy shopper alert: Many packaged products at popular food retailers are made with blood-clogging canola oil
People think because they’re shopping at a popular “natural foods” retailer that whatever they pick up is always a safe, clean and healthy option compared to traditional, conventional grocery stores. Wrong. Ever heard of rapeseed oil? If you’re a NaturalNews “regular,” you have. Most countries around the world grow rapeseed to produce its oil for […]
08/26/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
The addition of sage extract to turkey meatballs delays oxidation (spoilage)
Compared to other types of poultry, turkey meat is more susceptible to oxidation, even in cold storage. In an attempt to remedy this, a team of Polish researchers carried out a study using the herb sage, which was previously shown to prevent oxidation in minced turkey breast. The research was published in CyTA – Journal of Food. […]
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