The health benefits of antioxidants

Awareness of the potential health benefits of antioxidants to body maintenance is growing. An antioxidant is a substance that prevents damage or destruction by oxidation. Although oxygen is a vital element for our existence; in certain circumstances it can be damaging.

Research and Markets: Cocoa: A Naturally Functional Health Ingredient at the Tipping Point?

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Cocoa: A Naturally Functional Health Ingredient at the

Could chocolate help mend a broken heart?

A major Swiss chocolate maker is hoping to give cardiovascular patients a good excuse to reach for a chocolate bar and is asking Europe’s highest food safety authority to approve a health claim linking cocoa flavonoids with improved blood flow.

“HOME SWEET HOME”

In this era of the low-carb diet, the health benefits of grains-whole grains, that is-are sometimes overlooked. Whole grains are rich in complex carbohydrates, fiber, and many vitamins and minerals. They are also a good source of complete protein.

PepsiCo and Ocean Spray Announce Strategic Alliance in Latin America

PURCHASE, N.Y. and LAKEVILLE, Mass. , Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP - News) and Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. today announced they have formed a strategic alliance in Latin America.  As part ...