Archives for June 23, 2011

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Are all protein sources equal for weight management?

By Stephen Daniells

The scientific literature supports a role for high protein diets to boost a feeling of fullness and enhance weight loss, but the source of protein – animal or plant – does not seem to affect the potential benefits, says a new review.

Canada and EU agree organic equivalency

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Canada and the European Union have reached an agreement on equivalency of organic products, in a move expected to significantly boost organic food trade between the two markets.

Snacks deliver a quarter of US calorie intake

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

A quarter of Americans’ daily calories are now consumed as snacks and drinks between meals, according to researchers at last week’s IFT expo in New Orleans.