Consumers’ psychological relationship with food is about to transform on a grand scale, thanks to the proliferation of wearable technology and the building ‘glucose revolution’, according to an industry expert.
The body's regulation of blood sugar levels is aided by skeletal muscles, a study has identified, in a mechanism that appears to identify its ability to ‘taste’ or ‘sense’ glucose in the body.
How stevia controls blood sugar levels has remained a mystery until now as researchers think they have unravelled the natural, no-calorie sweetener's action that results in its observed health benefits.
An excess of sugar appears to promote the onset of Alzheimer’s disease as British researchers identify a link between diet and the neurological disorder.
Preserving the natural structure of plant fibre during food processing keeps blood sugar levels in check – meaning manufacturers can make their products healthier without changing the ingredients, say researchers.
As part of our Healhy Reduction special edition, FoodNavigator asks what more can be done to reduce sugar, salt and fat consumption. And is it really necessary?
People with higher blood sugar levels are more likely to have memory problems, according to new research that suggests reducing levels of blood sugar could help to protect against cognitive declines.
A fenugreek extract made by Dutch ingredients company Acatris has
been shown to reduce blood sugar levels in both non-diabetic and
type-II diabetic subjects, reported the company today.
