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06/26/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Finger millet is a nutritional powerhouse: A review of the nutrients it offers

Whenever the word “cereals” is mentioned, we tend to think of the basics: oats, barley, and rye. However, one type of cereal that isn’t thought of as often is millet, partly because it isn’t widely grown in the U.S. – millet is consumed more in the semi-arid continents of Asia and Africa. While millet may not be as popular as other […]

05/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Nutraceutical agent based on compounds found in the Mediterranean diet found to reduce the risk of metabolic disease

A study found that a nutraceutical agent using compounds found in the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of metabolic disease. A team of researchers from Italy aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of a nutraceutical agent that contains fermented red rice, phytosterols, and olive polyphenols. In conducting the study, they recruited 80 Caucasian […]

04/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Repurposing wine leftovers: Waste from grapes found to have many uses, from natural food preservatives to cosmetic ingredients

No parts will be wasted in winemaking anymore, as researchers found a way to make use of the waste from grapes. The researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln discovered that wine leftovers – seeds, stalks, and skins – can be used as natural food preservatives as well as ingredients in cosmetic products. In the process of making […]

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