Apples may help ward off colon cancer
28-Mar-2008 - Apple pectin and polyphenol-rich apple juice have an anticarcinogenic effect on the colon, encouraging the production of suspected chemopreventative metabolite butyrate, say researchers. |
11 Apr 2008 |
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AFJA Juice Report
Find out some facts about fruit juice and how it can be a healthy part of your diet. |
22 Jan 2008 |
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Pomegranate extracts may inhibit prostate cancer growth - study
Ellagitannins from pomegranate accumulate in the prostate and may be behind the reported benefits of the fruit, suggests a new animal study from the US. |
04 Sep 2007 |
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Fruit Juice not linked to obesity
Researchers say that 100 per cent fruit juice is not associated with excess weight or obesity in children, and in fact kids who drink real juice tend to have healthier diets in general. |
30 Aug 2007 |
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Study finds no link between sugar drinks and kiddie obesity
A new study from the UK suggests that children consumption of soft drinks between age five and seven is not linked to obesity later in childhood, challenging previous studies that have targeted soft drinks as a major driver in the obesity epidemic. |
30 Aug 2007 |
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Pure juices can reduce disease risk, says review
Pure fruit and vegetable juices are generally regarded as healthy, despite containing less fibre than the whole fruit. A review of studies into their potential to reduce risk of chronic disease may serve to validate the popular perception and give more leverage in the functional drinks category. |
29 Jun 2007 |
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Pomegranate juice may cut Alzheimer's risk
A daily glass of antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice could halve the build-up of harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, says a new animal study from the USA. |
29 Jun 2007 |
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Health and Nutrition Claims Standard Nearing Completion
FSANZ is nearing completion of its proposed health and nutrition claims standard and has sought public comment on it. |
28 Jun 2007 |
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Food Ministers protect public health and support food safety
Coverage of the 10th meeting of Aus and NZ Food Regulation Ministerial Council |
28 Jun 2007 |
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Juice botulism case results in new FDA guidelines
THE USA's Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has produced a set of guidelines, intended for processors of refrigerated carrot juice and other refrigerated low-acid juices. |
28 Jun 2007 |
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Apple juice, bananas may lower childhood asthma
Increased consumption of apple juice or bananas may prevent childhood asthma, says new research from England that adds to an ever-growing body of science linking easy breathing to apples. |
28 Jun 2007 |
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Nutrition, health claims perception differs by country - survey
A consumer's perception of nutrition and health claims labeling differs not only between the US and Europe, but also among European countries, says a new survey from Unilever. |
28 Jun 2007 |
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Fruit Juice, Nutrition and Health - A Review - August 2006
A Position Paper for Health Professionals as provided by the Australian Fruit Juice Association |
30 Aug 2006 |
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Sweetener with a Bad Rap
High Fructose Corn Syrup |
12 Jul 2006 |
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Health Benefits of Citrus Fruits
Dr. K. Baghurst, CSIRO Health Sciences and Nutrition, 2003 |
06 Apr 2006 |
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Grapefruit Juice and Medications
Information sourced directly from the Adverse Drug Reactions section of the Therapeutic Goods Administration within the Department of Health and Aging |
05 Apr 2006 |
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Sugar and Child Behaviour
Source: New Zealand Juice & Beverage Association (nzjba.org.nz) |
30 Jan 2006 |
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