Press Releases18/03/2009
Mushrooms and Green Tea Linked to Lowering Breast Cancer
A cup of tea and a couple of mushrooms could well be the simplest and most practical advice for women looking to halve their risk of breast cancer. MORE22/01/2009
Waist recession is the recession we need to have
Almost one in two adult Australians have tried to lose weight over the past year, according to a Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) survey. It highlights the fact that healthy eating is in the minds of many, even if it isn’t translating to smaller waists. The upcoming Australia’s Healthy Weight Week (January 25-31) conducted by the DAA is a perfect opportunity for people to make a long term commitment to a healthy living, said Glenn Cardwell, Accredited Practising Dietitian. Mr Cardwell said research had shown the weight loss benefit of eating foods that have fewer kilojoules per serve - the so-called "lower energy dense foods" - such as mushrooms, fruits and vegetables test. MORE17/12/2008
The great Christmas weight loss gift: mushrooms
If you want to eat well over the festive season and lose weight, then mushrooms may be your answer, according to leading nutrition expert Glenn Cardwell. Mr Cardwell, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, said the start of the Christmas season often prompted people to consider their eating habits before fronting up to family and friends over the holidays. He said research by Dr Lawrence Cheskin from the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health showed the benefit of including foods that have fewer kilojoules per weight – the so called “lower energy dense foods” that include mushrooms, fruits and vegetables – in the diet. MORE21/07/2008
Clinical trials into mushroom cancer fighting properties
The role of mushrooms in reducing the risk of breast and prostate cancers and in stunting the growth of these cancers will be tested shortly with the start of human clinical trials at the City of Hope research centre in California. Earlier laboratory studies successfully used a mushroom extract to slow breast cancer growth in mice and lower the level of male hormones involved in prostate cancer, opening the door for clinical studies to determine the impact of eating mushrooms on these cancers. MORE26/06/2007
Fight winter colds and flue with real food
Boosting your immune system this winter could be as simple as eating white button mushrooms. MORE11/06/2007
Vitamin D (and mushrooms) a critical tool in cancer prevention.
A US clinical trial has found that Vitamin D is a critical tool in fighting cancer, adding further weight to calls to reassess dietary recommendations to prevent serious disease. MORE26/04/2007
Mushrooms - great tasting heart health.
The health benefit of mushrooms has been highlighted in new research that found very high levels of antioxidants linked to the protection from heart disease. MORE28/12/2006
Mushrooms - setting the trends in 2007
As 2006 draws to a close, the predictions are out for what might take centre stage in 2007. According to Datamonitor, one of the world leading forecasting companies the Top10 Food and Beverage Trends for 2007 will be. MORE18/12/2006
Mushrooms help prevent breast cancer.
Breakthrough US research has found that eating 100 grams or less of white button mushrooms each day could reduce the incidence of breast cancer by suppressing oestrogen production in the body. MORE28/04/2006
Mushrooms the new Vitamin D sunshine.
Vitamin D deficiences in the elderly, nursing home residents... MORE |
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