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09/01/11--13:39: Breast cancer risk drops when diet includes walnuts, researchers find (chan 1642038)

The risk of breast cancer dropped significantly in mice when their regular diet included a modest amount of walnut, researchers report in a new study.


09/02/11--10:30: Study linking gut microbe type with diet has implications for fighting GI disorders (chan 1642038)

"You are what you eat" is familiar enough, but how deep do the implications go? An interdisciplinary group of investigators has found an association between long-term dietary patterns and the bacteria of the human gut.


09/06/11--05:51: Growing meat in the lab: Scientists initiate action plan to advance cultured meat (chan 1642038)

An international group of scientists recently took a step closer to their goal to produce cultured meat, during a workshop in Sweden. Many technology components are now coming into place in order to realize the concept of cultured meat. This includes a cell source that is possible to use, several alternative processes to turn these cells into muscle cells for meat, and nutrients free of animal components which can be produced from sunlight and carbon dioxide.


09/07/11--09:43: Expert calls for change in trans fat labelling (chan 1642038)

Not all trans fats are created equal and it's time for nutritional labels to reflect that reality, says a Canadian nutrition expert. According to a recent scientific review, natural trans fats produced by ruminant animals such as dairy and beef cattle are not detrimental to health. In fact, they show significant positive health effects and some evidence even links these natural trans fats to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.


09/08/11--13:14: Mother's diet influences baby's allergies, research suggests (chan 1642038)

A possible link between what a mother eats during pregnancy and the risk of her child developing allergies has been identified in new research.


09/13/11--06:15: More evidence that spicing up broccoli boosts its cancer-fighting power (chan 1642038)

Teaming fresh broccoli with a spicy food that contains the enzyme myrosinase significantly enhances each food's individual cancer-fighting power and ensures that absorption takes place in the upper part of the digestive system where you'll get the maximum health benefit, suggests a new study.


09/13/11--15:40: Seaweed does the heart good? (chan 1642038)

Researchers at Teagasc have been investigating lipids from a variety of Irish and Canadian seaweed species for their heart-health properties.


09/14/11--08:58: 'Super-spaghetti' with heart-healthy label now possible (chan 1642038)

Consumers could soon see packages of pasta labeled 'good source of dietary fiber' and 'may reduce the risk of heart disease' thanks to the development of a new genre of pasta made with barley -- a grain famous for giving beer its characteristic strength and flavor.


09/14/11--09:26: Consumers willing to pay premium for healthier genetically modified foods (chan 1642038)

Consumers are eager to get their hands on, and teeth into, foods that are genetically modified to increase health benefits - and even pay more for the opportunity, new research shows.


09/15/11--13:35: An apple or pear a day may keep strokes away (chan 1642038)

Eating apples and pears may help prevent stroke, according to a new study. While high consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with lower stroke risk, a Dutch study found that eating fruit and vegetables with white edible portions was associated with a 52 percent lower stroke risk. Apples and pears were the majority of the white fruits and vegetables consumed in the study.


09/16/11--06:21: Antibacterial effect of phenolic compounds from peat moss and the polysaccharide chitosan (chan 1642038)

The polysaccharide (sugar substance) chitosan has a documented antibacterial effect. New research shows that this antibacterial activity varies according to the chemical composition of the chitosan. The work demonstrates how chitosan can impede the growth of different kinds of bacteria - including bacteria that cause food poisoning - and provides new insight into the way the substance works. However, the study also shows that phenolic compounds from peat moss have little potential as bacteriostatic agents.


09/19/11--04:38: Feed your genes: How our genes respond to the foods we eat (chan 1642038)

What should we eat? Answers abound in the media, all of which rely on their interpretation of recent medical literature to come up with recommendations for the healthiest diet. But what if you could answer this question at a molecular level -- what if you could find out how our genes respond to the foods we eat, and what this does to the cellular processes that make us healthy -- or not? That's precisely what biologists in Norway have done.


09/19/11--04:42: Plant miRNAs could enter host blood and tissues via food intake, study suggests (chan 1642038)

In a new study, researchers in China present a rather striking finding: that plant miRNAs could make it into the host blood and tissues via the route of food intake. Moreover, once inside the host, they can elicit functions by regulating host 'target' genes and thus regulate host physiology.


09/23/11--16:47: GM food solutions at risk from lobbyists, experts say (chan 1642038)

Powerful lobby groups opposed to genetically modified (GM) food are threatening public acceptance of the technology in Europe, research suggests.


09/26/11--05:33: Fruits and vegetables reduce risks of specific types of colorectal cancers, study finds (chan 1642038)

The effects of fruit and vegetable consumption on colorectal cancer (CRC) appear to differ by site of origin. Researchers found that within the proximal and distal colon, brassica vegetables (Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli) were associated with decreased risk of these cancers. A lower risk of distal colon cancer was associated with eating more apples, however an increased risk for rectal cancer was found with increasing consumption of fruit juice.


09/26/11--06:53: New flavors emerge from Peruvian cacao collection trip (chan 1642038)

New cacao types with unique flavors that are distinctly Peruvian have been identified. These new flavors could one day be marketed like wine, by geographical provenance.


09/27/11--08:20: Organic tomato juice contains more beneficial phenolic components than juice from conventionally grown crops (chan 1642038)

Organic tomato juice contains more phenolic components than juice from conventionally grown crops, according to a new study.


09/27/11--10:43: Eating balanced meals, farm-fresh produce benefits families, communities, nutrition researchers say (chan 1642038)

Leaders at the recent United Nations meeting emphasized nutrition as critical to producing thriving children, families, and communities. Nutrition experts say getting back to basics by eating balanced meals and farm-fresh produce benefits families and communities in many ways.


09/27/11--13:16: Popular supplement has no effect on prostate health, clinical study shows (chan 1642038)

The most widely used over-the-counter supplement for prostate health is no more effective than a placebo in treating men's lower urinary tract symptoms, according to new findings.


09/29/11--11:46: When chefs move the fruit (chan 1642038)

Schools can increase fruit sales by as much as 104 percent by just putting it in a colorful bowl. This is one of the changes proposed through the Smarter Lunchrooms Movement which has garnered the White House's support to help fight childhood obesity.