Mediterranean diet has been of increasing interest because of its association with heart health A University of Sydney-led review into the benefits of the Mediterranean diet in women has found women who followed a Mediterranean diet had up to 24 percent lower risk of heart disease and a 23 percent[Read More…]
Wellness
Higher well-being individuals more receptive to cultivated meat: Singapore study
Positive relationship between people’s psychological well-being and their willingness to consume cultivated meat Researchers from Singapore Management University (SMU) have released a study that reveals a positive relationship between people’s psychological well-being and their willingness to consume cultivated meat. The research, titled ‘Higher well-being individuals are more receptive to cultivated meat: An investigation[Read More…]
The several food trends are emerging for 2023, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC)
Wellness will continue to be top-of-mind for many consumers, but it will increasingly come in liquid form, driven in large part by consumers looking for added benefits like energy, mental health and gut health support. IFIC’s 2022 Food and Health Survey found that “more energy and less fatigue” were the most sought-after benefit from foods[Read More…]
NZ identifies exact amounts of extra vitamin C for optimal health
Suggesting to increase vitamin C intake if overweight New University of Otago, Christchurch research has identified, for the first time, exactly how much extra vitamin C humans need to ingest, relative to their body weight, to maximise their immune health. The study, based in New Zealand, has found that for[Read More…]
Singapore suggests eating more fruits and vegetables to improve cognitive function when ageing
A healthy diet is among the first steps to preserve cognitive function in ageing In a Singapore study, published in the recent edition of the British Journal of Nutrition in March 2022, a team from the Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine,[Read More…]
TechInnovation 2021 virtual exhibition to showcase Sustainable Energy, Food, and Healthcare Solutions
IPI’s flagship technology brokerage event will spotlight the latest global sustainability solutions from 28 to 30 September 2021 IPI presents TechInnovation 2021 to showcase current innovative technologies that seek to sustainably use our earth’s resources, improve food production, and secure citizens’ health. The TechInnovation virtual exhibition will be held between 28[Read More…]
Singapore launches Food Security Roadmap to protect food systems
The roadmap, aligned with New Zealand’s APEC 2021 priorities as well as the APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040 Singapore Agriculture and food ministers from the 21 APEC member economies reaffirmed their commitment to an open, transparent, productive, sustainable and resilient APEC food system by launching a new 10-year food security roadmap.[Read More…]
Nestlé India’s new initiatives centered around 3S
The initiative, ‘MAGGI – Desh Ke Liye 2 Minute – Ek Chhoti Si Koshish’, is aimed at inspiring people to take small yet meaningful steps, in creating a positive impact and bring about change. It is a powerful initiative centered around 3S – Swasthya, Swachhta and Sahayata, through which the[Read More…]
Canada approves NeonMind’s Functional Mushroom Formulation ‘Mindful Blend’
The global Medicinal Mushroom market is expected to reach US$78.7 billion by 2025 NeonMind Biosciences Inc., integrated drug development and wellness company focused on the potential therapeutic uses of psilocybin for treating obesity and weight management conditions, shared that Health Canada has approved its application for Product License NPN 80111611, the[Read More…]
Building health and immunity as you age
By Michelle Lee IFF, Regional Marketing Leader, Greater Asia The demographic challenge of an aging population in Asia has gained increasing attention for some time. Driven by the combined impact of increasing life expectancy and declining fertility rates, Asia Pacific now has 60% of the global population of seniors. It[Read More…]
