Consumer heeds salt message
UK food watchdog asserts message on salt consumption starting to reach the consumer, with the help of the food industry.
Archives for February 3, 2005
Willpower the only answer to obesity?
External signals override natural signals that we have eaten enough, but is it all a question of education, ask US researchers, exploring methods to tackle obesity.
Harmful mechanism behind trans fats unlocked
Scientists have identified a molecular mechanism in the liver that explains how consuming foods rich in saturated fats and trans-fatty acids can send blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides soaring.
Understanding of furan formation in food improves
Shedding light on how the carcinogen furan forms in foods, scientists have opened up possible solutions to tackle this potential problem for the food industry.