Fat can affect brain’s perception of flavour: Study
July 22nd, 2012 - 12:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 22 (IANS) Fat can reduce activity in several brain areas responsible for processing taste, aroma and reward, says the first ever study on the subject.The research, carried out ... Read more...
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Peaches, plums put obesity, diabetes on the run
June 19th, 2012 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 19 (IANS) Peaches and plums have bioactive compounds that can fight off obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, says a new study.
The study showed that the compounds in ... Read more...
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How Thanksgiving is a battle for your pearly whites!
November 24th, 2010 - 5:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 24 (ANI): Thanksgiving is usually a time for cheer and good food and wine, but it could be a trying time for your teeth.Dental researchers at the University of Rochester ... Read more...
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Willy Wonka Gum May Become A Reality
October 13th, 2010 - 7:53 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Oct 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Willy Wonka gum may not remain a fictional concept in the coming days with the development of a breakthrough technology that resorts to microscopic capsules to ... Read more...
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Triple flavoured sticks of chewing gum in offing
October 8th, 2010 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 8 (IANS) Researchers may have cracked the secret behind creating a sweet that replicates the taste of three food items in a chewing gum stick.Food scientist Dave Hart at the ... Read more...
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‘Forbidden’ black rice could be greatest ’superfood’
August 27th, 2010 - 3:28 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Aug 27 (ANI): Black rice, regularly used in China but uncommon in the West, could be one of the healthiest foods, say experts.According to the scientists, the cereal is low in ... Read more...
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Black rice is the new cancer-fighting superfood (Lead)
August 27th, 2010 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 27 (IANS) Black rice, revered in ancient China, could be the greatest 'superfood'. Low in sugar, the grain is packed with healthy fibre and plant compounds that combat heart disease ... Read more...
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Five-second rule for fallen food is bogus
July 21st, 2010 - 5:36 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, July 21 (ANI): The so-called "five-second rule" should be changed to the "zero-second rule", say scientists at Clemson University, claiming that food that falls on the ground for even five ... Read more...
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How to give chapathi a big boost of protein and fiber
June 5th, 2010 - 11:47 am ICT by ANI
Washington, June 05 (ANI): Chapathi, the traditional Asian flatbread, can have higher protein and fiber content if made using food-grade distillers grains.SDSU food scientist Padu Krishnan said distillers dried grains with solubles, ... Read more...
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Peach, plum extracts kill breast cancer cells
June 3rd, 2010 - 5:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 3 (IANS) Breast cancer cells, even the most aggressive type, died after treatments with peach and plum extracts in lab tests.
Texas AgriLife Research (TALR) scientists say the results are ... Read more...
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Peaches, plums can help fight breast cancer
June 3rd, 2010 - 1:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 3 (ANI): Peach and plum extracts can help fight breast cancer cells, according to lab tests at Texas AgriLife Research.AgriLife Research scientists say two phenolic compounds are responsible for the ... Read more...
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How biotechnology can feed the world’s immensely swelling population
February 22nd, 2010 - 4:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): At a recent symposium, scientists explored ways biotechnology could provide healthy and plentiful animal-based foods to meet future demands of an immensely swelling world population.University of Idaho ... Read more...
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Ignore Expiration Dates, Listen To Your Senses: Says Study
February 21st, 2010 - 10:08 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Feb 21, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A recent study conducted by a food scientist with the University of Minnesota, Ted Labuza, states that expiration dates as given in the cartons of milk ... Read more...
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What astronauts should eat in space
January 19th, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, January 19 (ANI): A new book, titled "The Astronaut's Cookbook," features recipes for food that astronauts should have while in space.According to New Scientist, the authors of the book are Charles ... Read more...
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Two glasses of champagne good for your heart
December 31st, 2009 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 31 (IANS) Drinking two glasses of champagne a day is good for your heart and blood circulation.
"Drinking champagne has the potential to reduce the risks of suffering from cardiovascular ... Read more...
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Nanotechnology could make better food: scientist
February 15th, 2009 - 11:59 am ICT by IANS
Chicago, Feb 15 (Xinhua) Foods produced by nanotechnology are healthy and absorbed in the human body more efficiently, a Dutch scientist has said."The problem I always face is that people do not ... Read more...
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Now, an aphrodisiac chocolate to boost mens libido
February 4th, 2009 - 4:44 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 4 (ANI): A Kiwi businesswoman is trying to spice up the romance of Valentine''s Day by offering chocolates fortified with Tongkat Ali a potent herb from South-East Asia which ... Read more...
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Cheaper plums match pricier blueberries in nutrients, antioxidants
January 29th, 2009 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) Plums are the rising new star in the food fashion business by the virtue of possessing high levels of healthy nutrients, according to scientists.They are likely to give ... Read more...
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Red wine, tea may help regulate blood sugar of people with type 2 diabetes
April 3rd, 2008 - 1:04 pm ICT by admin
Washington, April 3 (ANI): A research team, including an Indian food scientist, has revealed that red wine and tea may help regulate the blood sugar of people suffering from type 2 ... Read more...
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