Chocolate extract helps strengthen teeth
13th of January 2012, 12:15 pm
Brushing your teeth just got a little more chocolaty.
Maltitol and Xylitol equally effective for teeth remineralization
4th of January 2012, 2:21 pm
Tooth enamel demineralization by sugars is a key stage in dental caries development. A recent study suggests that the polyols Maltitol and Xylitol are equally effective at remineralization in the context of caries prevention.
The Sugar Debate
23rd of December 2011, 1:10 pm
Experts discuss the relationship between sugar and poor health.
Omega-3 boosts insulin resistance markers
27th of June 2011, 1:38 pm
Increased consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may help to improve important markers insulin resistance, which may lead to diabetes, says new research.
‘Healthy blood sugar’ more meaningful than 'glycemic index'
16th of June 2011, 11:34 am
‘Healthy blood sugar’ more meaningful than 'glycemic index'.
Heart health claims are boosting chocolate’s growth potential
16th of June 2011, 10:49 am
Heart health claims are boosting chocolate’s growth potential.
Omega-3 fats linked to lower diabetes risk
15th of June 2011, 4:34 pm
Omega-3 fats linked to lower diabetes risk.
Weight gain increases with added sugars intake, data suggests
31st of March 2011, 4:24 pm
Trends in weight gain have paralleled trends in intake of added sugars, according to a review of 27 years of Minnesota Heart Survey data presented at an American Heart Association (AHA) event.
Nutrigenomics shows blood pressure benefits of cocoa
31st of March 2011, 4:06 pm
The potential of polyphenol compounds in cocoa to reduce blood pressure is related to genotype, suggests a new nutrigenomic study that deepens our understanding of the cardiovascular benefits of cocoa.
Cranberries! Good for what ails?
25th of November 2008, 9:27 am
A study published in the British Medical Journal in 2001 showed that women who drank a couple of ounces of cranberry juice daily for six months had a 20% lower risk of urinary tract infections.