Raisin Bran from Jewel, one of Supervalue’s grocery chains, provides consumers information through the Healthy Benefits seal (lower, left-hand corner), while Kellogg’s works to educate consumers on the Guideline Daily Amounts through its “Nutrition at a Glance” system (see upper, right-hand corner).
Since cardiovascular disease risk increases with age, concern over the impending financial burden of this health condition has led to increased interest in diets and heart-healthy ingredients, as well as exercise.
August 5/Lakeville-Middleboro, Mass./PRNewswire -- New research suggests that cranberry juice can be as effective as probiotics in maintaining good digestive health. The double-blind trial at the University of Chile found
Nutraceutical companies respond to CVD with products that control cholesterol levels, increase fiber intake and contain omega-3s, phytosterols, garlic and other beneficial ingredients.
Two thousand years ago, Hippocrates said, "Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food." Was he anticipating the advent of functional foods? And, will functional foods follow the difficult path supplements are now experiencing?
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