Archives for November 3, 2009

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Walnut-rich diet may boost diabetic heart health

By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of walnuts, rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, may improve the health of blood vessels, thereby decreasing the risk of heart disease, says a new study from Yale.

USDA invests in organics

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $19m in funding for organic agricultural research across the country as part of a drive toward a more sustainable supply of organic ingredients.

Carrageenan remains on USDA's National List

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The Seaweed Industry Association of the Philippines has welcomed the news that the USDA has kept carrageenan on its list of ingredients allowed in organic foods after a mix-up last year nearly saw it removed from the list.