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september 12, 2011
Fat reduction does not affect food preferences of kids
Manipulating the amount of fat in children’s foods could help to reduce energy consumption without reducing taste preferences or liking, according to new research. The study, published in the journal Appetite, reports that reducing the fat contents of ...From the archive
september 12, 2011
La reducción de grasa no afecta el gusto de los niños por los alimentos
Manipular la cantidad de grasa en alimentos para niños ayudaría a reducir el consumo de energía sin disminuir las preferencias o gusto por el sabor, cita un estudio. El estudio publicado en la revista científica Appetite, reporta que reduciendo el con...From the archive
september 10, 2011
'Potatoes Goodness Unearthed' controversy addressed at Idaho Grower Shippers Association convention
The 83rd annual Idaho Grower Shippers Association convention, held here Aug. 31-Sept. 2, featured a plethora of educational sessions and networking opportunities as well as a dose of controversy, as the top officials of two leading potato organizations...From the archive
september 09, 2011
US: School lunch potatoes still in limbo
The legislative fight over to what extent potatoes can be served at schools in the United States is not over yet. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has delayed an amendment that would challenge the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to limit potatoe...From the archive
september 08, 2011
Hongaarse consument betaalt belasting voor chips
Om de toenemende zwaarlijvigheid en de stijgende gezondheidszorgkosten aan te pakken heeft Hongarije een wet ingevoerd waarbij speciale belasting moet worden betaald voor 'vet' voedsel. Mensen gaan meer betalen voor voedingsmiddelen met een hoog vet- ...From the archive
september 02, 2011
Aardappeldieet verlaagt bloeddruk
De aardappel is meer dan alleen maar rijk aan koolhydraten. Een dagelijkse portie paarse aardappelen lijkt goed voor ons hart. Tenminste als je ze kookt en niet frituurt of van vette sauzen voorziet. Dat blijkt uit een Amerikaans onderzoek uitgevoerd...From the archive
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september 01, 2011
Potatoes can reduce blood pressure without weight gain
The potato’s stereotype as a fattening food for health-conscious folks to avoid is getting another revision today as scientists report that just a couple servings of spuds a day reduces blood pressure almost as much as oatmeal without causing weight ga...From the archive
september 01, 2011
Comer papas rebaja la presión arterial, según estudio
La mala fama de las patatas como alimentos que engordan debería ser revisada, así lo demuestra un estudio científico que revela que el consumo moderado del tubérculo reduce la presión arterial y no produce aumento de peso. El trabajo, dirigido por el ...From the archive
augustus 31, 2011
Idaho Potato Research focuses on resistant starch
A University of Idaho researcher is teaming up with J.R. Simplot Co.'s food group to develop new potato products with resistant starch, which can improve digestive health and benefit people with diabetes. Resistant starch is modified starch that bypas...From the archive
augustus 31, 2011
Technomic: Restaurant menus rely on salt more than ever
Efforts to reduce the daily sodium intake of U.S. consumers have been underway for decades with little progress, in part because salt has many desirable properties and serves as an inexpensive way to enhance the flavor of food, making good food taste e...From the archive
augustus 29, 2011
Major challenges remain in acrylamide reduction
Reducing acrylamide content of foods while safeguarding other quality and taste aspects, still remains a challenge for industry, according to a new review of the science supporting reduction techniques entitled "Acrylamide formation in fried potat...From the archive
augustus 28, 2011
Dietary potassium intake inversely associated with risk of stroke
The American Heart Association published in their journal the results of a meta-analysis of the relation between Potassium Intake and stroke. This is of particular interest to the potato industry since potatoes and potato products are a major dietary...From the archive
augustus 26, 2011
New potato varieties to improve livelihoods and incomes in Mozambique
“The timely availability of seed of well-adapted varieties will enhance the sustainability and economics of potato production in Mozambique,” notes CIP’s Maria Andrade, breeder and seed system specialist. Mozambique released seven new potato varieties...From the archive
augustus 25, 2011
Potatoes: Goodness Unearthed issue continues
In response to criticism from the Idaho Potato Commission, the U.S. Potato Board has created a new set of rules for the use of its Potatoes: Goodness Unearthed logo. The biggest change governs the accepted size of the logo on retail bags, according t...From the archive
augustus 24, 2011
Portion Control of Growing Interest to U.S. Consumers, Reports NPD
Portion control is a tenet of healthy eating, and it appears that consumers are increasingly aware of the importance of managing the portion size of the foods they eat, according to The NPD Group, a leading market research company. For a recent report...From the archive
juli 31, 2011
Chips met vetvervanger kunnen bijdragen aan gewichtstoename
Amerikaanse onderzoekers van de Purdue University Indiana bestudeerden het effect van kunstmatige vetvervangers en vergeleken daarbij normale chips met light chips. Daarbij kwamen ze tot de verrassende uitkomst dat chips gemaakt met vetvervangers bijdr...From the archive
juli 31, 2011
Consumptie van vet vermindert negatieve emoties, zelfs als de inname onbewust gebeurt
Onderzoekers van de K.U.Leuven, de University of Manchester en de Queen Mary University of London hebben aangetoond dat er een wetenschappelijke basis bestaat voor de fenomenen 'emo-eten' en 'comfort food'. Proefpersonen die zonder het te weten een vet...From the archive
juli 27, 2011
New Happy Meal has Fruit AND Fries
In the United States, McDonald’s will begin rolling out a new Happy Meal in September 2011, with the goal of having them available in all 14,000 restaurants during Q1 2012.From the archive