Hamster study reveals cholesterol-lowering potential of lupin

While the cholesterol-lowering properties of soy proteins are well-documented, and more research is being conducted on pea protein, lupin has been hiding its light under a bushel, say the authors of ‘ Cholesterol-lowering effect of whole lupin ( Lupinus albus ) seed and its protein isolate’.

The Sauce: Olive, an urban dive

It's Friday, and we want to share our love affair with flavorful food with all of you. As food fanatics, we not only hold a passion for quality food, but we also strive to discover the mystery behind the menu. What makes a dish unique? What methods of flavor are chefs strategically using to differentiate their specialties? In order to piece together our palate puzzle, we are going behind the...

CDC Study Finds Levels of Trans-Fatty Acids in Blood of U.S. White Adults Has Decreased

ATLANTA, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Blood levels of trans-fatty acids (TFAs) in white adults in the U.S. population decreased by 58 percent from 2000 to 2009 according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study published in the Feb. 8 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association. This is the first time CDC researchers have been able to measure trans fats in ...

Fructose sweetener affects teen health

Adolescents who consume high amounts of fructose containing sweeteners may be at a greater risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease, experts warn.

Sugar Should Be Regulated As Toxin, Researchers Say

A spoonful of sugar might make the medicine go down. But it also makes blood pressure and cholesterol go up, along with your risk for liver failure, obesity, heart disease and diabetes.