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HEALTH & NUTRITION INFORMATION ABOUT SOY
Increasing Health Concerns Drive Food Science, Nutrition Interaction
Health and wellness remains a vital issue of concern as the number of chronic diseases continues to rise throughout the world. Currently, there is a global obesity epidemic as well as increased incidence of heart disease, type II diabetes and other chronic conditions. Read more
Health and wellness remains a vital issue of concern as the number of chronic diseases continues to rise throughout the world. Currently, there is a global obesity epidemic as well as increased incidence of heart disease, type II diabetes and other chronic conditions. Read more
Research Update
Most legumes are nearly fat-free. On a caloric basis, kidney beans, black beans and pinto beans are each less than 5% fat. Garbanzo (chickpeas) beans are a bit of an exception as about 15% of their calories are derived from this macronutrient. But the real exception is the soybean. Read more
Most legumes are nearly fat-free. On a caloric basis, kidney beans, black beans and pinto beans are each less than 5% fat. Garbanzo (chickpeas) beans are a bit of an exception as about 15% of their calories are derived from this macronutrient. But the real exception is the soybean. Read more
Americans Flock To Functional Foods
You have seen them on supermarket shelves: food and beverages with “functional” ingredients claiming to support health and prevent disease. But what exactly are these foods, and are they worth the money and hype? Read more
You have seen them on supermarket shelves: food and beverages with “functional” ingredients claiming to support health and prevent disease. But what exactly are these foods, and are they worth the money and hype? Read more
AHA Statement on Omega 6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
There has been a growing call to reduce the dietary levels of n-6 (omega-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the belief that this will prevent the development of a variety of diseases, including coronary heart disease.1 Read more
There has been a growing call to reduce the dietary levels of n-6 (omega-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the belief that this will prevent the development of a variety of diseases, including coronary heart disease.1 Read more
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• Increasing Health Concerns Drive Food Science, Nutrition Interaction
• Research Update
• Americans Flock to Functional Foods
• AHA Statement on Omega 6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
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