Is Living in a “Food Swamp” Increasing Stroke Risk in Older Adults?

Living in “food swamps” – areas with a higher density of fast food and junk food options rather than healthy food options – may increase stroke risk among those ages 50 years-old and older

07-Feb-2023 - Adults ages 50 and older who lived near dense fast food and unhealthy food environments known as “food swamps” had a higher risk ofstrokecompared to those who lived in areas with fewer retail and fast food choices, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke ...

Local cacao varieties promise high biodiversity and fine flavours

Agroecologists from Göttingen University study their socio-ecological importance in South America

06-Feb-2023 - In the western Amazon region, cacao has been cultivated since prehistoric times and the area is a valuable resource for genetic diversity of cacao plants. There is growing interest here in switching cultivation from high-yielding but mostly low-quality cacao to indigenous cacao varieties that ...

Brewing Up a Sustainable Future

Transforming Farm Waste into Nutritious Food with Fermentation

06-Feb-2023 - Dorian Leger and Milena Ivanisevic from Connectomix Bio are leading an international team creating a toolkit that will help startups, large companies and even governments understand the process of transforming waste products into food. They say there is huge potential to use existing ...

Coffee with milk may have an anti-inflammatory effect

A combination of proteins and antioxidants doubles the anti-inflammatory properties in immune cells

03-Feb-2023 - Can something as simple as a cup of coffee with milk have an anti-inflammatory effect in humans? Apparently so, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen. A combination of proteins and antioxidants doubles the anti-inflammatory properties in immune cells. The researchers hope to ...

Experts urge kids’ comic the Beano to stop promoting junk food brands

Many of the comic’s online quizzes revolve around food high in fat, salt and sugar. Experts call it “incredibly irresponsible” and want the company to change its policy

03-Feb-2023 - The website of the UK children’s comic the Beano describes itself as “100% safe for children” - but is its junk food-related content doing more harm than good? An investigation by The BMJ shows how the Beano’s website - promoted as a digital hub for 6- to 12-year-olds - showcases products from ...

Research shows impact of 'hyper-palatable' foods across four diets

01-Feb-2023 - If losing weight was among your 2023 resolutions, findings by researchers from the University of Kansas and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) may provide clearer guidance about the food you put on your plate. Using previous study data, researchers sought to determine what characteristics of ...

Uncovering the Sweet Secrets of Snacks

01-Feb-2023 - Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means it’s time to buy chocolates and candies for that someone special. Or perhaps, you prefer healthier treats, in the form of fresh or dried fruits. Below are some recent papers published in ACS journals that investigate the complex way chocolate ...

Food addiction: 1 in 8 Americans over 50 affected

Much higher percentages of possible addiction to processed food seen among older adults who are overweight or experiencing poor mental health or isolation

01-Feb-2023 - Whether you call them comfort foods, highly processed foods, junk foods, empty calories or just some of Americans’ favorite foods and drinks, a sizable percentage of older Americans have an unhealthy relationship with them, according to a new poll. In fact, about 13% of people aged 50 to 80 ...

Farming more seaweed for food, feed and fuel

31-Jan-2023 - A University of Queensland-led study has shown that expanding global seaweed farming could go a long way to addressing the planet’s food security, biodiversity loss and climate change challenges. PhD Candidate Scott Spillias, from UQ’s School of Earth and Environmental Science, said seaweed ...

Future of Fruit Farming

SAMSON Project Receives Major Support from Cem Özdemir at IGW

31-Jan-2023 - New "farm of the future" in the Alte Land – Start of the research project "Smart automation systems and services for fruit growing in the Lower Elbe region" ("SAMSON") funded by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) As part of the awarding of the "Digital Future Farms and ...