Health
Study: Snacking on Raisins Controls Hunger, Promotes Satiety in Children
New research recently announced at the Canadian Nutrition Society annual meeting in Vancouver, B.C., suggests eating raisins as an after-school snack prevents excessive calorie intake and increases satiety – or feeling of fullness – as compared to other commonly consumed snacks. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-study-snacking-on-raisins-controls-hunger-promotes-satiety-in-children-155974375.html The study, [...]
Study justifies optimised spray drying for enzymes and probiotics
Research into the optimisation of single droplet spray drying could aid the production of powdered formulations containing heat-sensitive ingredients such as enzymes and probiotics, according to a new review. The study – published in Trends in Food Science & Technology – noted that while spray drying methods could be applied to heat sensitive ingredients, such [...]
Bananas Are as Beneficial as Sports Drinks, Study Suggests
Research conducted at Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Lab in the Kannapolis-based North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) has revealed additional benefits. “We wanted to see which was more beneficial when consumed during intense cycling — bananas or a carbohydrate sports drink,” said Dr. David C. Nieman, director of the human performance lab and a member [...]
Nutrition tip: A healthy supermarket experience
Statistics show that most of us make an average of two trips to the supermarket per week, spending about 45 minutes each trip. With more than 48,000 foods available to buy in an average supermarket and new products introduced every day, shopping can become a daunting task. This is especially true if you are trying [...]
How to Exercise Without Going to the Gym
My family has started to take walks together in the evening. When I say “walks,” I really mean a slow-moving stroller that stops every several yards while my 3-year-old looks at every amazing thing along his path, like a lonely potato bug or puddle of water. While I recognize this is not serious exercise, it’s [...]
Exercise ‘crucial to older adult’s fitness and health’
Several people consider aging to be a time to slow down and take it easy. However, a recent study suggests that the more we age, the more we need exercise to keep us independent and healthy. Yet, sometimes it takes a prescription from the doctor to get adults up and moving. “Exercise is important for [...]
How To Pick The Healthiest Frozen Treats
A warm-weather holiday weekend just wouldn’t feel complete without a sweet treat to top off that barbecue. But if you’re not careful, those icy calories — not to mention the fat — can add up to more than just a refreshing snack. To help you navigate the frozen treats you’re likely to encounter this Memorial [...]
Soy supplement shows no blood pressure benefit
Soy-rich diets have been linked to lower rates of heart disease, but soy supplements alone may not do anything for older women’s blood pressure, according to a U.S. study. The findings, reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, add to the mixed evidence on the health benefits of soy isoflavones – compounds that are [...]
Study links water, healthy food
A team of researchers at the University of Oregon may have at last discovered how to get children to eat their vegetables. The study suggests parents can encourage healthy and lasting food choices by their children by serving a glass of water at each meal. The authors say behavioral research has found people correlate a [...]
Why Gardening Is Good for Your Health
Gillian Aldrich started growing vegetables in her backyard three years ago, and she’s now working on planting a bed of hydrangeas, butterfly bushes, rose campion, and—her favorite—pale-pink hardy geraniums along one side of her property. As she digs in the garden, her 8-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son often play around her, sometimes taking a break [...]
