Making plant protein look and feel more like whole meat
UMass Amherst food scientists awarded grant for innovative approach to improving sensory qualities of plant-based foodCredit: UMass Amherst A team ...
Tag: Nutrition/Nutrients
Oysters and clams can be farmed together
Rutgers study finds raising multiple species in the same area could benefit shellfish aquacultureCredit: Michael Acquafredda/Rutgers University Eastern oysters and ...
Copper boosts pig growth, and now we know why
Credit: University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. - Pigs have better feed conversion rates ...
Mapping the cannabis genome to improve crops and health
Credit: David Stobbe for University of Saskatchewan Unlocking the full potential of cannabis for agriculture and human health will require ...
Extract from seeds of the Melinjo tree may improve obesity and diabetes
Melinjo seed extract activates the physiologically beneficial substance adiponectin which improves obesity and diabetesCredit: Associate Professor Tsuyoshi Shuto In Southeast ...
Investigation reveals £21 million NHS bill for avoidable deficiencies in heart failure
Inadequate management of iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in heart failure (HF) costs the NHS an extra ...
Salmon provide nutrients to Alaskan streambanks
Credit: David D'Amore Adult Pacific salmon spend a great portion of their life in the ocean. But their life began ...
Vitamin D boosts chances of walking after hip fracture
Scientists studied the impact of vitamin D on post-surgery mobilityCredit: Sue Shapses/Rutgers University-New Brunswick Senior citizens who are not vitamin ...
Breast milk may help prevent sepsis in preemies
Keeps gut bacteria from moving into bloodstreamCredit: Washington University School of Medicine A component of breast milk may help protect ...
Lower-sodium turkey breast wins sensory test over full-salt option
UMass Amherst food scientists seek strategies to lower salt in processed foodCredit: UMass Amherst University of Massachusetts Amherst food scientists ...
Evidence clearly favors taxing sugary drinks — new study
Credit: University of Otago New Zealand should follow the UK and more than 30 other countries in introducing a tax ...
Solving obesity: Could manipulating microbes offer an alternative to weight loss surgery?
Credit: Biodesign Institute at ASU Already considered a global epidemic, human obesity continues to be on the rise. According to ...
Breastfeeding guide aims to help docs ease moms through tough 1st week
Credit: Dan Addison | UVA Communications A new guide seeks to ensure healthcare providers are ready to help new mothers ...
Study: Daily avocado consumption improves attention in persons with overweight, obesity
Credit: Graphic by Michael Vincent An avocado a day improves the ability to focus attention for overweight or obese adults, ...