Latest Dietary fiber Stories
VIENNA, Va., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Apples routinely top grocery lists for a variety of tasty reasons. Beyond the plethora of varieties and apple products to be enjoyed, apples pack a nutritious punch, providing a daily dose of health benefits. The U.S. Apple Association offers the following Delicious Dozen - 12 proven ways apples and apple products positively impact health, from head to toe, and from the inside out: 1. Brain Health Researchers from Cornell University found that...
DENVER, June 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent unveiling of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) MyPlate icon heralded a bold, new visual reminder of the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption, filling half the plate with these two important food groups. The United States Potato Board (USPB) commends the USDA on developing this straightforward visual icon designed to prompt consumers to build a healthy plate at meal times by emphasizing the fruit, vegetables,...
Internationally recognized health researchers presented their views at the 30th World Nut & Dried Fruit Congress on 21 May 2011, recommending that food policy makers consider dried fruits equivalent to fresh fruits in dietary recommendations around the world. The presentations recognize that traditional dried fruits such as dried apricots, dried apples, dates, dried figs, raisins and sultanas, and prunes should be included side by side with fresh fruit recommendations by policy makers...
PORTLAND, OR and VANCOUVER, BC, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (NAT) (OTCBB: NADVF) (TSXV: NAT) today announced that it has entered into a short-term CRAiLAR® Flax fiber development agreement with Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) beginning June 2011 to support evaluation of processing CRAiLAR flax fiber in corporate identity uniform programs. "Cintas is the leading uniform brand in the U.S. and we are looking forward to supporting their...
SEROVERA® the global leader in Aloe Mucilaginous Polysaccharides (http://www.SeroVera.com), announced today that it has re-launched its website with a new fiber supplement product called FiberGI®. Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) June 03, 2011 The new website offers enhanced usability features and social media integration. The site changes were designed and based on communicated feedback from its customer base and audience demographics. Their new soluble fiber supplement,...
Laboratory hamsters that were fed rations spiked with blueberry peels and other blueberry-juice-processing leftovers had better cholesterol health than hamsters whose rations weren't enhanced with blueberries. That's according to a study led by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) chemist Wallace H. Yokoyama.Yokoyama pointed out that further research is needed to confirm whether the effects observed in hamsters hold true for humans. He works at the Western Regional Research Center operated...
EAGLE, Idaho, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to heart-healthy produce, consumers can put a check next to Idaho® potatoes on their shopping list. The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) today announced that the American Heart Association has certified that fresh Idaho® potatoes meet its criteria for saturated fat and cholesterol. This certification represents a significant milestone for Idaho® potatoes as well an industry that has been hit hard by the low-carbohydrate diet...
PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FiberChoice® chewable fiber supplements today launched the "Choices for Better Health" nationwide sweepstakes to support the simple ways that Americans can defend their health each day. The 28-day campaign lives on Twitter and encourages people to share the small, smart choices they make for overall health and wellness. Each day, FiberChoice® will select and provide funding toward one of the posted choices, in an effort to help...
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New research unveiled last week at the Experimental Biology conference in Washington, D.C. highlights bran as the major contributor to the health benefits associated with whole grain consumption. The systematic review studies were presented via poster sessions and looked at the main components of whole grains - specifically the bran and fiber - to better understand the impact of each on heart health, type 2 diabetes and body weight. The...
PORTLAND, OR, April 14 /PRNewswire/ - Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (NAT) (OTCBB: NADVF) (TSXV: NAT) today announced that it has entered into a short term CRAiLAR® Flax fiber development agreement with Levi Strauss & Co. beginning in April 2011 to support evaluation of processing CRAiLAR flax fiber in woven casual apparel products, specifically denim and non-denim, bottom and top weight fabrics. "Levi's and Dockers are the quintessential denim and casual wear...
