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the american diet is anything but balanced. the mass consumption of meat, grains and processed foods causes the body to become overly acidic, which strips it of minerals. over the long haul, those who do not balance their diet with alkaline foods (fruits and veggies, primarily) become prone to weak bones, joints and muscles, heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and a host of other health problems.

understanding the science of how the human gut functions and the role that diet plays in human health will be explored at a major international functional foods conference in cork, this week. foods have an enormous role to play in keeping people healthy and many foods have properties that can enhance the health of those that consume them. a ‘functional food’ is one that serves a purpose beyond basic nutrition, promoting health or reducing the risk of certain diseases.

many south american cultures enjoy traditional healthy foods and culinary treats. if you were to visit peru, you may be surprised to find that lucuma flavored ice cream is more popular than vanilla or chocolate. lucuma is a south american fruit that is gaining popularity as a healthy, whole fruit sweetener. it has a similar taste to a mango and has a beautiful golden yellow color. it adds a healthy sweetness to smoothies, raw chocolate and cakes.

sugar and monosodium glutamate have one thing in common. people are more likely to buy products containing them if they are called something else. consumers trying to avoid sugar have started reading food labels. many have begun to think that sugar by another name is not really sugar. manufacturers know that calling sugar evaporated cane juice for instance, fools people into thinking there is less sugar in the product.

the average american eats between 90 to 180 pounds of sugar each year. that is a quarter to a half pounds each day for children and adults! besides the typical culprits of desserts, doughnuts, and soda, sugar is also found in unexpected items like condiments and bread. our consumption of sugar is deteriorating our health and increasing the numbers of diabetes, obesity, and many other chronic illnesses.

2007 has seen a slate of mergers and acquisitions across the food ingredients sector. foodnavigator.com presents a round-up of who now owns what. sugar, starches and sweeteners in april, british ingredient giant tate & lyle completed the sale of its canadian sugar refining business redpath to america sugar refining for £131m (c$298m, us$178m).

wild said yesterday manufacturers can now use a new logo on products containing its fruit-based sweetener, claiming it would allowing them to promote the health benefits of a natural low glycemic index (gi) sugar alternative. the logo could help food firms with their marketing strategies, as companies featuring it on labels and packaging will help catch the eye of health-conscious consumers worried about additives and sugar.

(naturalnews) the phrase "overweight and undernourished" has become a popular truth, and magnesium deficiency in overweight individuals is a striking example. it is no coincidence that magnesium deficiency and obesity are both widespread conditions in our society. so as we battle against obesity we must remember to include magnesium as part of our weaponry. it is a vital nutrient in the quest to reach a healthy weight, for several reasons:nutrients and energythe body requires magnesium to absorb and utilize nutrients.

the uk food standards agency (fsa) will discuss tomorrow whether to maintain a voluntary approach for food manufacturers in limiting harmful trans fatty acids or whether to introduce mandatory restrictions. the board meeting will gather opinion for the government after uk health secretary alan johnson asked the fsa for its urgent advice back in october in a significant step towards the possible banning of trans fats.

sipal partners has developed an organic fructose syrup with exceptionally high fructose content, providing a sweetener low in calories and with a low glycemic index for a growing market sector in europe. fructose is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) found mainly in honey, tree fruits, berries, melons, and some root vegetables. the gi measures how quickly certain foods release carbohydrates into the body, which then raise consumers' blood glucose levels.