Archives for April 6, 2006

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Dietary fibre could reduce inflammation, CVD

By  Stephen Daniells

People who eat a diet high in fibre have significantly lower levels of a protein that is associated with inflammation, diabetes and heart disease, say scientists, giving yet more support for high-fibre diets.

Human aspartame study finds no cancer link

By  Lorraine Heller

A human observational study has revealed that adults consuming aspartame-containing beverages did not show any increased incidence of certain cancers, but scientists caution that the study could have certain "limitations" due to the research methods used.

Round Up: Suppliers battle for attention at Anuga FoodTech

By  Ahmed ElAmin

COLOGNE, Germany: Some of the largest suppliers to Europe's food industry were at the Anuga FoodTec exhibition this week, but buyers also needed to check out some of the smaller providers in the less frequented corners of the complex of buildings...

Low GI diet could protect eyes against AMD

By Stephen Daniells

Eating a low glycemic index (GI) diet could reduce the risk of the incurable eye disease, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), by more than 60 per cent, says a new study.