Applied Research

Published in Health and Wellness
Friday, 10 August 2018 07:13

Nuts may boost male fertility

The inclusion of nuts in a regular diet significantly improves the quality and function of human sperm, according to results of a randomised trial which measured conventional semen parameters and…

Published in Health and Wellness
Thursday, 09 August 2018 07:13

Savory foods may promote healthy eating through effects on the brain

Researchers have found that consuming a broth rich in umami – or savory taste – can cause subtle changes in the brain that promote healthy eating behaviors and food choices,…

Published in Health and Wellness
Tuesday, 07 August 2018 07:13

Compounds found in green tea and red wine may block formation of toxic metabolites

Most people with inherited metabolic disorders are born with a defective gene that results in a critical enzyme deficiency. In the absence of a cure, many patients with inborn congenital…

Published in Health and Wellness
Wednesday, 01 August 2018 07:14

Black pepper-based beverage induces appetite-suppressing effects

Pleiotropic effects of spices on health, particularly on glucose metabolism and energy regulation, deserve further clinical investigation into their efficacy. Researchers from the Lund University (Sweden) published on Food &…

Published in Ingredients
Tuesday, 17 July 2018 07:17

Beef peptides block bitter tastes

From burgers to steaks, beef has a long history of being a delicious part of dinner. But what if that pleasant experience of eating beef could extend beyond the dinner…

Published in Packaging
Wednesday, 27 June 2018 07:23

The effect of packaging on consumer eating quality of beef

Australian Researchers analyzed 3 meat packaging systems in order to evaluate the beef quality; the results were published on Meat Science journal. This experiment examined 3 packaging systems: overwrap packaging…

Published in Health and Wellness
Monday, 18 June 2018 07:26

Whey protein supplements and exercise help women improve body composition

It's known that men benefit from whey protein supplements and exercise, and for what is believed to be the first time, the same can be said for women, according to…

Published in Health and Wellness
Tuesday, 29 May 2018 07:34

Following five healthy lifestyle habits may increase life expectancy by decade or more

Maintaining five healthy habits – eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, keeping a healthy body weight, not drinking too much alcohol, and not smoking – during adulthood may add more…

Published in Health and Wellness
Monday, 21 May 2018 07:34

Drinking baking soda to combat autoimmune disease

A daily dose of baking soda may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, Medical College of Georgia (Usa) scientists report in the Journal of Immunology.…

Published in Food Safety
Tuesday, 15 May 2018 07:22

Oregano oil may reduce risk of food poisoning

Staphylococcus aureus is a pathogenic bacterium underlying many instances of food poisoning worldwide. It is able to survive by its ability to form robust biofilms, which resist most attempts to…