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World Expert on Clean Rice Sourcing, David Janow, Sets Record Straight CULVER CITY, Calif., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 11, 2013, Dr. Tsananagurayi Tongesayi of Monmouth University presented a study at the American Chemical Society announcing that "rice from Asia, Europe and South America had 20-60 times higher toxic levels of lead than is allowed by the Food & Drug Administration." The news caused an international uproar, as breaking news outlets from BBC to TIME...
LAS VEGAS, June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New research shows that a side dish of white and brown rice might add more than delicious flavor and nutrition to meals. In fact, results of this study presented today at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting, show that white or brown rice provide a high level of satisfaction and fullness, which is important for people trying to control calories, while still enjoying their food. In the first-ever human clinical...
SAN DIEGO, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eating white or brown rice helps improve diet and manage weight and other risk factors for disease, according to results from a study presented today at the Experimental Biology 2012 conference, in San Diego, CA. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120423/NY90087LOGO ) According to Hanqi Luo, research scientist at Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition, there are many reasons to encourage consumers to eat rice. "Rice is a...
RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Calif., Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To demonstrate its continued commitment to health and wellness, UNCLE BEN'S® via parent company Mars Incorporated, is a proud premier sponsor of this year's American Dietetic Association annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE). Conference attendees have the opportunity to meet with the UNCLE BEN'S® team of dietitians and chefs to learn how to marry taste and convenience while still getting the nutritional benefits...
ARLINGTON, Va., June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The new United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food plate icon, released today, illustrates in a simple but powerful way how consumers can eat a healthy diet, every day and at every meal. The MyPlate icon, which replaces the MyPyramid image used since 1992, depicts proportional wedges of grains, fruits, vegetables and protein on a plate. Grains comprise a large portion, signaling that USDA recognizes the importance of grains such as...
"Hearty" recipes and tips from USA Rice Federation for American Heart Month Arlington, VA (Vocus/PRWEB) February 02, 2011 Good health requires a focus on healthy eating and exercise. If you've already slacked off on your New Year's resolution to eat better and get in shape, there's no better time than February, American Heart Month, to recommit to a heart healthy lifestyle. And, rice can help -- it offers a delicious, nutritious base for a multitude of heart healthy recipes...
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutritious U.S.-grown rice can help consumers meet the new 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which emphasize healthier food choices to boost overall nutrition while helping to combat the growing rate of obesity, America's leading public health concern. Newly published research shows that Americans who eat rice have healthier diets and are less likely to be overweight and obese -- the overall goals of the new Dietary Guidelines. The...
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., Dec. 8, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Remarkable advancements in the processing of rice bran, the world's most potent superfood, have given food science a dramatic leap forward. Rice is the most consumed staple on earth, and the primary food source for 70% of the world's population. But for thousands of years the bran, which contains a rice kernel's most valuable nutrients, has been discarded. Key breakthroughs now enable the conversion of rice bran into an economically...
Scientists are reporting evidence that black rice "” a little-known variety of the grain that is the staple food for one-third of the world population "” may help soothe the inflammation involved in allergies, asthma, and other diseases. Their study appears in ACS' bi-weekly Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.Mendel Friedman and colleagues point out that their previous research showed several potential health benefits of eating black rice bran. Bran is the outer husk of the grain,...
WOODLAND, Calif., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- SunFoods, LLC announced today that Matt Alonso has been named Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. operation as it continues its expansion under the HINODE brand name. Matt will report directly to current CEO, Thomas Atkinson II, and oversee the operations based in Woodland, CA. Matt comes to SunFoods, LLC after 14 years with Pacific International Rice Mills, LLC (PIRMI) and Busch Agricultural Resources Inc. Over the last five years, Matt has...
