Blood sugar management

India’s food trends: What’s hot and what's not

23-Aug-2016 By Gary Scattergood

Indian consumers are increasingly aware that all fats are not bad, are demanding more products that offer “complete wellness” and are becoming increasingly opening to exploring alternative proteins and natural sugars.

More Asia-specific research needed to improve nutrition knowledge

15-Aug-2016 By Gary Scattergood

More high-quality Asia-specific research on local foods and their impact on the population is needed to help improve nutrition and combat the growing number of diet-related illnesses across the continent, a seminar in Singapore has heard.

Could SMS help slash diabetes risk in low/mid income Asian countries?

11-Aug-2016 By Gary Scattergood

Sending dietary advice to people in low and middle income countries (LMICs) by text message has shown to positively influence recipients’ nutrition choices, a new study reports.

Australia

Diabetics should be wary of paleo diet ‘hype’

08-Aug-2016 By Gary Scattergood

The Australian Diabetes Society president has said people with type 2 diabetes should be wary of social media hype about the benefits of going on the paleo diet, arguing there have been no trials going beyond 12 weeks.

Yuzu peel backed for anti-diabetic functional food promise

04-Jul-2016 By Nathan Gray

Extracts of Citrus junos Tanaka (known as yuzu) peel could be used in functional foods for people with diabetes and pre-diabetes, according to the findings of a new trial.

Vitafoods Asia to grow education sessions and knowledge sharing

30-Jun-2016 By Nathan Gray

Expanded education programmes and networking opportunities at Vitafoods Asia 2016 will help businesses share knowledge and grow new partnerships, say event organisers.