Latest Nutrient Stories

AYER, Mass., April 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to consumer demand for foods made from sprouted beans, soyfoods innovator Nasoya (www.nasoya.com) has introduced SPROUTED TOFU PLUS, the first organic tofu to offer essential levels of calcium, vitamin D and vitamin K, plus all the benefits of sprouted foods, considered "wonder food" by the ancients. "Nasoya's Sprouted Tofu Plus gives consumers greater bioavailability of nutrients and better digestibility," said Walter Riglian,...

LIVINGSTON, N.J., March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- As part of an ongoing campaign to promote health through a more Nutrient Rich diet and lifestyle, NutrientRich.com is offering a free online webinar called "Switch to Rich" on April 13, 2011 at 1:00 pm EST. The free, online presentation is designed to educate attendees on the powerful benefits of a Nutrient Rich diet. In 2005 and again in 2010, the U.S. dietary guidelines reinforced the need for everyone to eat more Nutrient...

New study shows large eggs are 14 percent lower in cholesterol and 64 percent higher in vitamin DAccording to new nutrition data from the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), eggs are lower in cholesterol than previously thought. The USDA-ARS recently reviewed the nutrient composition of standard large eggs, and results show the average amount of cholesterol in one large egg is 185 mg, 14 percent lower than previously recorded. The analysis also...

After taking a small dose of inorganic nitrate for three days, healthy people consume less oxygen while riding an exercise bike. A new study in the February issue of Cell Metabolism traces that improved performance to increased efficiency of the mitochondria that power our cells.The researchers aren't recommending anyone begin taking inorganic nitrate supplements based on the new findings. Rather, they say that the results may offer one explanation for the well-known health benefits of fruits...

DENVER, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Potato lovers, rejoice! Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. A strong emphasis is made on reducing calorie consumption and increasing physical activity. Additionally, the other two areas of strong focus are consuming more "healthy foods" like fruits and vegetables, as well as consuming less sodium, saturated and...

NASHVILLE, N.C., Jan. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- According to opponents of the project, locating the proposed Sanderson Farms chicken slaughterhouse in Nash County likely will make it more difficult for the area to continue to grow and recruit cleaner, greener industries. Current law imposes fixed caps or limits on the amount of nutrients in the Tar-Pamlico and Neuse River Basins. "This facility, and the hundreds of new chicken houses required to supply it, ultimately will have long-term...

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., Jan. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical studies have proven that the most nutrient-dense natural food on Earth is stabilized rice bran. Tested by the U.S.D.A., stabilized rice bran is an extremely powerful source of vitamins and minerals, essential amino acids, omega-3 fats, CoQ10, complete protein and fiber, and contains more antioxidants than any other food ever tested. As a result, many scientists, researchers and nutritionists now consider stabilized rice bran...

Essential Fatty Acids join the list of the Top 10 nutritional supplements in 2010. Hobart, IN (Vocus/PRWEB) December 28, 2010 Botanic Choice, a top retailer of natural vitamins and herbs, has just released its list of top 10 single-nutrient supplements for 2010: 1. Aloe Vera - digestion 2. Chromium "“ weight and blood sugar support 3. Apple Cider Vinegar "“ total health 4. Coral Calcium "“ bones 5. Glucosamine Chondroitin "“ joints 6. Cinnamon "“ blood sugar support 7....

Passages Malibu, a world-renowned, state-of-the-art one-on-one holistic treatment center announces the appointment of top-selling author and celebrity nutritionist Christine Avanti as the new Nutrition Director and Executive Chef of Spa Cuisine. In accord with the mind-body-spirit treatment approach of Passages Malibu to help clients recover from life-threatening addictions and achieve total body healing, Christine Avanti has developed a signature menu of Recipes for Recoveryâ„¢ to...

Rapid turnover and remodelling of lipid membranes could help phytoplankton cope with nutrient scarcity in the open ocean.A team led by Patrick Martin of the National Oceanography Centre has shown that a species of planktonic marine alga can rapidly change the chemical composition of its cell membranes in response to changes in nutrient supply. The findings indicate that the process may be important for nutrient cycling and the population dynamics of phytoplankton in the open ocean.Tiny...