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Recent research conducted at the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, funded by the California Walnut Commission, has identified a significant inverse relationship between walnut consumption and obesity prevalence among young women. This cross-sectional study, published in Current Developments in Nutrition, analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), encompassing over 19,000… Read More
New research by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) reveals that a low-fat vegan diet significantly outperforms the Mediterranean diet in reducing weight and inflammatory advanced glycation end-products (AGEs). Over 36 weeks, participants on the vegan diet lost an average of 6 kg, while those on the Mediterranean diet saw no change. The vegan… Read More
A recent study has shed light on the dose-dependent effects of Ilex guayusa tea extract (GLE) on mood, cognitive, and motor-cognitive performance. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 25 young adults, it was found that a 600 mg dose of GLE significantly improved mood, reduced fatigue, and enhanced both motor and psychomotor speeds compared… Read More
US researchers developed a national database of foods’ glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) to enhance dietary awareness and facilitate large-scale health studies. This database, using AI-enabled models, analyzed foods from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), linking food descriptions with GI and GL values. The study, published in The American Journal… Read More
HiFood introduces Micro Protein, a micronized pea protein solution designed to meet the growing demand for protein-enriched foods. With its clean label, allergen-free formulation, and fine granularity, Micro Protein enhances protein content in various applications, including baked goods, meat analogues, sauces, soups, and beverages, without altering flavor or texture. HiFood’s Micro Protein stands out with… Read More