RCT supports black seed oil’s blood sugar benefits
Supplements containing oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may help manage blood sugar and improve cardiometabolic measures in type-2 diabetics, says a new study.
Archives for June 22, 2021
From sustainability to mindfulness: How holistic health is propelling the ‘low and no alcohol’ trend
Physical health benefits associated with reduced alcohol consumption is helping drive demand for ‘low to no’. But could there also be something more holistic at play?
Amino acid app: Ajinomoto launches lifestyle app dishing out personalised health and diet recommendations
Japanese food giant Ajinomoto has developed a mobile application dishing out personalised health and diet advice, including suggestions based on user’s amino acid blood test screening results.
China Focus: Pinduoduo cold chain, cultured meat and seafood updates and more feature in our round-up
See more news on Pinduoduo's patent-pending cold chain system, cultured meat and seafood updates, and more in this edition of China Focus.
Benefits beyond indulgence: Chocolate consumers in South Korea have healthier lifestyles and diets
Chocolate consumers appear to have healthier lifestyles and dietary habits, as well as better metabolic profiles, a new South Korean study has found.
Post-pandemic supply chains: Collaborative and tech-focused strategies only way forward for Australia’s F&B logistics
Australian food and beverage firms will need to snap out of pre-COVID-19 thought processes when it comes to supply chains and logistics and embrace more collaborative and tech-focused strategies, according to an industry expert.
Cardiometabolic benefits: Soy milk reduces blood pressure, cholesterol and inflammation markers in adults
Intake of soy milk has been found to reduce blood pressure, cholesterol levels and inflammation markers in adults, according to a study conducted by researchers in Iran.
Looking LIVELY: Nestle Malaysia’s new adaptogen-enriched teas tap traditional ingredients for stress management
Nestle Malaysia’s new range of adaptogen-enriched teas is set for a nationwide rollout in August 2021, and aims to utilize the functionality of traditional natural ingredients to capture the attention of stressed-out consumers.