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It鈥檚 important to eat your veggies, but some essential vitamins and nutrients can only be found in animals, including certain amino acids and peptides. But, in a proof-of-concept study published in ACS鈥� Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers developed a method to produce creatine, carnosine and taurine 鈥� all animal-based nutrients and common workout supplements 鈥� right inside a plant. The system allows for different synthetic modules to be easily stacked together to boost production.

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Almost six in 10 Americans have pro-inflammatory diets, increasing the risk of health problems including heart disease and cancer, according to a new study that used a tool designed to examine inflammation in the diet.

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Pasta, breads, rice, and cereals, they鈥檙e the carb-loaded foods that fuel our bodies for high-intensity exercise and sports. So as the 2024 footy season kicks off, making sure AFLW athletes get enough of the good stuff is key for peak performance.

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Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine find that limiting food consumption within a 10-hour window each day improved key markers of heart health.

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鈥淭hai fruit flavored herbal effervescent tablets,鈥� the world鈥檚 first Thai herbal product in an effervescent tablet form with Thai fruit flavors, is another achievement from the joint research and development between a private organization, Get Taste Thai CO., LTD. and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Inthawoot Suppavorasatit, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Science, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kitipong Assatarakul, Head of the Department of Food Technology, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattida Chotechuang, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University.

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Agriculture is the world鈥檚 largest industry. It employs more than one billion people and generates over $1.3 trillion dollars鈥� worth of food annually, but some farm practices have serious negative impacts on the environment, which is why sustainable agricultural practices have been championed.

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Since 1990, childhood obesity has nearly doubled globally, with the U.S. at the forefront. In Southern Europe, 10-15% of children are obese, while Asia has nearly half of all overweight kids under 5. Nearly 70% of the average U.S. child's diet consists of ultra-processed foods, which are increasingly consumed by children under 24 months, raising obesity risks and reducing immunological protection. Addressing pediatric obesity requires a multifaceted approach from tackling the influence of social media and advertising on children鈥檚 food choices to increasing physical activity.

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A research team has unveiled significant differences in the nutritional and phytochemical composition of lily bulbs, depending on the drying methods used.

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Bin Li鈥檚 research team from Shenyang Agricultural University highlights the potential of malvidin-3-O-galactoside (M3G), a blueberry-derived anthocyanin, to improve colonic mucosal barrier function and alleviate colitis symptoms.

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A research team reveals that biofilm formation on food-contact surfaces in the food supply chain poses a significant challenge, providing an environment for harmful bacteria that can lead to foodborne illnesses and degrade food quality.

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A research team reveals the nutraceutical potential of desugared sugarcane extract (DSE), a byproduct of sugar refining, as a rich source of bioactive compounds.

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The George Washington University and Jos茅 Andr茅s, renowned chef and founder of the Global Food Institute (GFI) at GW, today announced Instacart and The Rockefeller Foundation are members of the Institute鈥檚 Leadership Council.

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Researchers used dual-nozzle 3D printing technology to construct plant-based yellow croaker tissue analogs by soy protein isolate鈥搙anthan gum-starch complex (as simulated muscle ink) and nanostarch-carrageenan emulsion gel (as simulated fat ink). Successfully, indicators of testing demonstrated that 3D-printed plant-based yellow croaker flesh with a composite structure had a good simulation quality.

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A recent study reveals the intricate dynamics behind catechin biosynthesis in tea plants, highlighting how phosphate (Pi) signaling and jasmonate (JA) pathways interact to regulate these valuable health-promoting compounds. The findings illuminate the environmental and hormonal factors that influence catechin production, which is crucial for both the economic value and the health benefits of tea.

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People whose diet more closely resembles the MIND diet may have a lower risk of cognitive impairment, according to a study published in the September 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology庐, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Results were similar for Black and white participants.

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Nutritional supplements offer a convenient way to easily increase your daily intake of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients without making significant lifestyle changes.