New York, NY (Vocus/PRWEB ) January 17, 2008 — From spring water to cereal, grocery manufacturers are adding vitamin-enriched items to their product lines. Today, Italica Imports is introducing the country to an extra virgin olive oil from Spain that is enriched with fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E, making it a rich source of antioxidants.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Substitution of canola oil for common dietary fats in the U.S. would increase compliance with recommended intakes of saturated, monounsaturated and plant omega-3 fats, noted a modeling study published in the October 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association (JADA). The study examined the effect of substituting canola oil for selected vegetable oils and canola oil-based margarine for other margarines and butter in the diet of nearly 9,000 adult Americans.
“The results of this study show that fatty acid intake can be influenced substantially through a simple recommendation to change the type of vegetable oil used at the table and in cooking,” wrote co-authors Guy H. Johnson, Ph.D., president, Johnson Nutrition Solutions LLC; Debra Keast, Ph.D., principal, DR Keast Food and Nutrition Database Research Consulting; and Penny Kris- Etherton, Ph.D., R.D., distinguished professor of nutrition, The Pennsylvania State University. “The lack of consumer barriers to such a change with respect to cost, taste, convenience and availability makes canola oil attractive from a practical perspective.” continue reading...
Burger King joins the movement to get trans fats out of their fryers.
Burger King Corp., the No. 2 hamburger chain, said on Friday that all of its U.S. restaurants would be using frying oil that is free of artery-clogging trans fats by the end of 2008. continue reading...
AKRON, Ohio, June 4 /PRNewswire/ — More Than Gourmet, the leading producer of pure, natural, classic French stocks and sauces, announces the first major product line expansion since the company was founded in 1993 — a line of ready-to-use stocks/broths.
The new product line, to be launched at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York this coming July, is a significant expansion for the company, known for producing a broad line of highly concentrated French Classic demi-glaces prepared as a strict French Classic reproduction of the sauces made famous by Chef Master Auguste Escoffier. These new ready-to-use products require no reconstitution and are used by the home gourmet just as they are, packed in 32-ounce aseptic cartons. continue reading...
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., May 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Skipping breakfast has more implications than just mid-morning hunger pains. A new review, published in the Nutrition Bulletin (June 2007) verified that people who eat cereal for breakfast regularly tend to have a lower body mass index (BMI) and are less likely to be overweight than those who do not eat cereal for breakfast regularly.
Kellogg Company sponsored the evaluation of published studies on breakfast cereal and body weight. Researchers at Ashwell Associates Ltd. and Oxford Brookes University (U.K.) conducted a comprehensive review of nine studies to see whether people who eat cereal for breakfast regularly tend to have a lower average BMI and are less likely to be overweight than those who do not eat breakfast regularly, or opt for alternatives like eggs or meat for breakfast. continue reading...
CHICAGO, IL — (MARKET WIRE) — May 21, 2007 — The fit finalists in television’s popular “Dancing With The Stars” competition know it’s essential to think about what they drink, as well as what they eat, in order to look their best. As the newest faces of the National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign, these celebs are in step with studies suggesting that the nutrients in milk can help you maintain a healthy weight. They join the ranks of other celebs donning the iconic ‘stache, such as Mariska Hargitay and Beyoncé Knowles.
The fit finalists in television’s popular ‘Dancing With The Stars’ competition know it’s essential to think about what they drink, as well as what they eat, in order to look their best. As the newest faces of the National Milk Mustache ‘got milk?’ Campaign, these celebs are in step with studies suggesting that the nutrients in milk can help you maintain a healthy weight.
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The fit finalists in television’s popular
‘Dancing With The Stars’ competition 
know it’s essential to think about
what they drink, as well as what they eat,
in order to look their best.
As the newest faces of the
National Milk Mustache ‘got milk?’
Campaign, these celebs are in step with
studies suggesting that the nutrients
in milk can help you maintain
a healthy weight. continue reading...
CHICAGO, May 15 /PRNewswire/ — For Americans, snacking is a way of life, so it’s no surprise that the vast majority of U.S. adults (98 percent) can’t resist the urge to nosh, according to a recent survey(1) commissioned by Quaker Rice Snacks. But how far will they go for their favorite mid-afternoon munchies or after-work crunch time?
Apparently, people will go to great lengths, with 52 percent of U.S. adults reporting that they have made a special trip for a snack and 23 percent having gone so far as to have eaten a snack off the floor! The survey also reveals that one of the most important snack characteristics is satisfaction. Eighty-one percent of U.S. adults who snack rated a snack leaving them satisfied as a very important or important characteristic of a snack. However, more than one-quarter of adults who “scream for ice cream” (28 percent) say it leaves them feeling guilty afterwards and the same is true for adults who eat chocolate chip cookies (29 percent). continue reading...
NEW YORK, April 26 /PRNewswire/ — Emmy-nominated daytime host Rachael Ray is embarking on a mission close to her heart. Ray announced the launch of The Yum-o! Organization, a non profit charity that empowers kids and their families to improve their relationship with food and cooking. Yum-o!’s three areas of work include educating kids and their families about cooking, feeding hungry American kids and funding cooking scholarships. An entire show dedicated to her charity initiative will air on her syndicated daytime show, “Rachael Ray,” on April 26th, 2007. Check your local listings for channel and time. continue reading...
MUNDELEIN, Ill., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — At any of the 69 food service operations in the Volusia County Public School system’s award-winning “School Way Cafe,” students can choose from an assortment of baked goods made with or without reduced fat. Based on taste alone, they overwhelmingly prefer the reduced fat items.
The reason is a natural fat replacement ingredient called Z Trim that is made from simple corn fiber and can be used in place of oils, butter and other added ingredients without changing the taste of foods. continue reading...
The ultra-luxury line’s expert chefs have removed all trans fats in favor of more than a dozen trans-fat-free oils, including sesame seed, pumpkin seed, walnut seed, corn oil, and several olive oils, providing more healthful and flavorful alternatives. The changes have been incorporated across the ships’ menus and restaurants and include everything from French fries to salad dressings. Whether for sauteing, deep frying, drizzling or baking, Crystal chefs are only using trans-fat free fats. continue reading...
