Lansing, MI—Montmorency tart cherries can help reduce systolic blood pressure, insulin levels and insulin concentrations in adults with metabolic syndrome, according to a pilot study published in the Journal of Functional Foods. The study was performed on eleven individuals with metabolic syndrome. They consumed either tart cherry juice, a tart...
New York, NY—Beyond Meat began trading at $46 per share on Thursday, according to CNN, an 84% increase over its IPO price of $25. It closed at $65.75 per share, 163% over its IPO price, after hitting nearly $73 a few hours after trading opened. CNN notes that the jump...
San Francisco and Calistoga, CA—Pacific Forest Trust and Crystal Geyser Water Company are partnering to launch the Springs for Life—ForestWater Alliance, which will work to protect and restore critical forested headwaters where drinking water originates, according to a press release. Forests filter water, regulate flows, keep stream banks stable, and...
Pennsylvania—Walnuts can help lower blood pressure in people at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD)—but not just through their fatty acid content, according to a new study from Penn State. Participants were split into three diet groups, all of which had a lower saturated fat content than the average American diet,...
Sydney, Australia—“Everything in moderation” goes for good things, too. Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), used for muscle building, can cause serotonin depletion, leading to overeating and depression—but not, importantly, because BCAAs are harmful, according to a study published in Nature Metabolism. Rather, a press release on the study reports, it’s...
Winston-Salem, NC—New research suggests that a Mediterranean diet may help followers feel full on fewer calories. Researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine reporting in the journal Obesity found that nonhuman primates on a Mediterranean diet chose not to eat all the food available to them, and maintained a normal weight.
South Australia—A new study published in Obesity found that time-restricted eating (TRE) may help control blood glucose levels in men at risk of type 2 diabetes. The study was performed on 15 men. For one week, they ate their normal diet, but in a nine-hour time period—either from 8:00 AM...
Minneapolis, MN— Cascadian Farm is launching its small-batch, limited-edition Honey Toasted Kernza cereal in order to advance climate-beneficial foods, according to a press release. The release states that only 6,000 boxes are being released. In order to receive a box, Cascadian Farm is asking customers to join their mission to...
Minneapolis, MN—Cargill released new global research information that concludes shoppers will continue to buy meat, fish and eggs in order to maintain a healthy and sustainable diet, according to a press release. The release states that 2/3 of participants in the Feed4Thought survey intend to increase their animal protein consumption...
Two new studies offer even more evidence of the benefits of plant-based eating: Reduced risk of heart failure, and reduced risk of chronic kidney disease. The heart failure study was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Researchers used five major dietary patterns that were identified in...
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