News tagged with yogurt

New studies examine caffeine's effect on cognitive tasks, food pairing

Since 1977, there has been a 70% increase in caffeine consumption among children and adolescents. Whether it is coffee, tea, soda, or energy drinks, our children are consuming more of it. One well documented effect of caffeine ...

Health Apr 22, 2013 | 3.5 / 5 (2) | 0

Organic labels bias consumers perceptions through the 'health halo effect'

The word "organic" can mean many things to consumers. Even so, the power of an organic label can be very strong: studies have shown that this simple label can lead us to think that a food is healthier, through what is known ...

Health Apr 01, 2013 | 4 / 5 (1) | 0

New study sheds light on link between dairy intake and bone health

A study by researchers at the Institute for Aging Research (IFAR) at Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School (HMS), has found that dairy intake —specifically milk and yogurt —is associated with higher ...

Health Feb 01, 2013 | 5 / 5 (1) | 1

New study suggests that yogurt may help keep blood pressure low

People who eat yogurt a few times per week are less likely to develop high blood pressure than those who rarely eat it, according to Tufts research.

Health Jan 17, 2013 | 5 / 5 (2) | 0

Yogurt consumption, blood pressure, and incident hypertension

Adding more yogurt to your diet without increasing the number of calories you eat may help lower your risk of high blood pressure, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure ...

Cardiology Sep 19, 2012 | 5 / 5 (2) | 0

Study highlights significant dairy shortfall

(Medical Xpress) -- Australian researchers have called for a focus on public health interventions that increase dairy food consumption following a new study published this week.

Health Jun 08, 2012 | 2.3 / 5 (3) | 0

Fish oil added to yogurt may help consumers meet daily nutritional requirements

Many consumers want to increase their intake of heart-healthy n-3 fatty acids, found naturally in fish and fish products, but find it difficult to consume the levels recommended by the American Heart Association. Scientists ...

Health Mar 28, 2012 | 4 / 5 (1) | 0

Eating more dairy linked to $2 billion in healthcare savings

(Medical Xpress) -- At least two billion dollars could be slashed from the annual healthcare budget if Australians increased their dairy intake, according to a new study.

Health Dec 08, 2011 | 5 / 5 (1) | 1

Probiotics show potential in certain health conditions

(Medical Xpress) -- Products containing probiotics are popping up in many foods and dietary supplements found at your local grocery store. Although most people assume that probiotics are in fermented items such as yogurt ...

Medical research Nov 11, 2011 | 5 / 5 (1) | 1

Study shows way to test health claims of probiotics

(Medical Xpress) -- Yogurt is popular among consumers, largely because the special live bacteria it contains are thought to benefit digestive health. But how much influence do these bacteria actually have ...

Medical research Oct 26, 2011 | 2 / 5 (2) | 0 |

Yogurt consumption reduces cardiovascular disease precursor

Researchers at Sir Charles Gardener Hospital found that moderate daily consumption of yogurt prevents thickening of the carotid artery while the same consumption of milk and cheese had little effect in reducing CCA-IMT.

Health Oct 25, 2011 | 4.5 / 5 (2) | 0

Research indicates certain probiotics may influence brain functioning

(Medical Xpress) -- It was just last year that a certain company selling a special probiotic enhanced yogurt was ordered by a U.S. court to stop suggesting in its advertisements that it's product had health ...

Neuroscience Aug 30, 2011 | 4.9 / 5 (16) | 3 |

Eat a protein-rich breakfast to reduce food cravings, prevent overeating later, researcher finds

A University of Missouri researcher has found that eating a healthy breakfast, especially one high in protein, increases satiety and reduces hunger throughout the day. In addition, using functional magnetic ...

Health May 19, 2011 | 4.7 / 5 (6) | 0