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Latest on fruit benefits The importance of incorporating fruit regularly into our daily diet is well known. Now a new study has investigated whether supplying free fruit and vegetables in canteens can improve diet quality. Free fruit (two portions) and vegetables (one portion) were given to customers buying food from a University canteen. Customers (n=209) were divided into a fruit and vegetable group and a control group, both completing three-day diet record sheets. Researchers found that fruit intake was 80g higher, while vegetable intake was 108g higher in those receiving the free produce compared with the control group. It was concluded that both the nutritional value of lunch and the overall quality of the diet improved. Another large (n=3932) follow-up study (over 24 years) investigated whether higher intakes of plants foods such as fruits, vegetables and berries helped to protect against the development of cerebrovascular diseases such as stroke. It was identified that higher intakes of fruits (particularly citrus), and cruciferous vegetables may help to reduce the risk of cerebrovascular disease. For more information see: Lachat CK et al (2009) British Journal of Nutrition Vol 107: pg 1030-37 and Mizrahi A et al (2009) British Journal of Nutrition Vol 102: pg 1075-83.
Breakfast cereal linked to lower cholesterol A new study has investigated whether long-term consumption of ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast cereals improves the nutrient intakes and health of children.
American scientists recruited over six hundred children, aged eight to 10 years and randomly allocated them to either consume RTE cereals, or continue their normal eating habits. When followed up seven and a half years later, researchers found that RTE cereals increased the nutrient intakes of both boys and girls (although boys generally ate more). For boys, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and BMI were both lower amongst those eating higher intakes of RTE cereal. Findings from this study emphasise the importance of children including RTE cereals within their daily diet. For more information see: Albertson et al (2009) Journal of the American Dietetic Association Vol. 109: pg 1557-65 NHDmag.com Dec '09/Jan '10 - issue 50
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Wholegrain goodness for gluten free diets Hale & Hearty Foods has a range of 13 deliciously wholesome gluten free products. Pastas, cereals, baking mixes and store cupboard essentials are all made with nutritious wholegrain flours. Unlike conventional gluten free brands that rely on refined rice, corn and potato starches, Hale & Hearty uses brown rice flour, buckwheat and quinoa. www.halenhearty.co.uk
Innocent website for HCPs Innocent are inviting healthcare professionals to input into the development of a website created especially for them. The microsite is now live at www.innocentdrinksforhcps.com. This is an easy to use, two-way communication channel, where healthcare professionals can ask questions, submit their suggestions for content and also gain information on the science behind innocent’s health claims. 5
