Sweetened beverages may raise women’s heart disease risk
Women who drink two or more servings of sweetened beverages per day may increase their risk of heart disease by 35 per cent, says a new study.
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Donated milk powder to provide boost for US dairy
US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has announced that over 200m pounds of milk powder will be transferred to federal nutrition programs in an effort to stock food banks while benefiting stricken dairy farmers.
ConAgra beats Q3 forecast with pricing plan and brand overhaul
US food giant ConAgra has cut costs and increased prices, helping it to a better than expected rise in its third quarter earnings, the company reported on Thursday.
Sodium limit too high for most Americans, says CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has claimed that the current recommended limit for sodium intake may be too high for as many as two-thirds of Americans and has proposed a lower limit of 1,500mg.
Scientists develop juice fermentation process for diabetics
Scientists in China have developed a new method to produce a vegetable juice suitable for diabetics by using lactic acid bacteria to remove carbohydrates while retaining the vitamins and nutrients of the vegetables.