News on Functional Foods

Energy Drinks, Alcohol a Bad Mix, Researchers Say

2010-02-22T09:20:22Z

<div id="subtitle">Growing concern over trendy young adult cocktail</div><div><p>Energy drinks are emerging as a beverage of choice for young people, who often mix them with alcohol. But combining alcohol and energy drinks may create a dangerous mix, according to research conducted at the University of Florida.</p><p>In a study of college-a...

mel b

2010-01-27T18:01:20Z

Mel B aka Melanie Brown seen with a rice dish and blue energy drink, outside the May Fair hotel. London, Englsnd - 27.01.10

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Foods That Help Men Live Longer

2010-02-23T09:09:35Z

These are 7 health superfoods for men. Regularly eating them will make sure you're on your way to a longer lasting, healthier life.<br><br>1 - Brazil Nuts. Nuts in general are a great nutrient snack full of fiber, healthy fats and protein. Brazil nuts in particular are recommended though because they are packed with selenium, which is a mineral that is vital in producing antioxidants to fend off disease. In fact, just one...

Hansen Natural 3Q profit up but misses forecasts

2010-02-24T09:20:49Z

<div id="subtitle">Hansen Natural 3Q profit rises on Monster Energy drink sales, misses forecasts; shares fall</div><div><p>Hansen Natural Corp., which makes sodas and energy drinks, said Thursday its third-quarter profit rose 8 percent on continued strength of its Monster Energy drink...

mel b peepshow

2009-10-28T10:46:27Z

Mel B aka Melanie Brown celebrates the launch of the new XXX-triple berry flavour of Glaceau Vitamin Water - Photocall London, England - 27.10.09

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Mel B Launches Glaceau Vitamin Water - Photocall

2009-10-27T13:32:02Z

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Mel B poses during a photocall for the launch of Glaceau Vitamin Water on October 27, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Monster Drink Fight

2009-10-12T15:00:50Z

Matt Nadeau displays a can of Monster energy drink and a bottle of Vermonster beer at Rock Art Brewery in Morrisville, Vt., Monday, Oct. 12, 2009. The Vermont brewery that sells a beer called "Vermonster" has been told by Hansen Beverage Co., the maker of Monster energy drin...

Energy Drink Ingredients Continue Down Unhealthy Path

2010-02-25T13:42:53Z

<div id="subtitle">Good health hard to find in new rash of energy drinks</div><div><p>Despite the constant publicity about the potential danger of energy drink ingredients, the latest energy drink launches aren't getting any healthier, according to a report by Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD).</p><p>Nevertheless, the popular beverage market continues to grow with sales increasing over 240 percent from 2...

NASCAR: 04 April Nationwide Series O'Reilly 300

2009-08-27T16:10:58Z

Apr 04, 2009 NASCAR O'Reilly 300 Fort Worth, TX - Kyle Busch in The NOS energy drink car wins the O'Reilly 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series event at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX....

rumer willis movida 3

2009-08-27T10:32:00Z

Rumer Willis leaving Movida nightclub with Briana Evigan, appearing rather worse for wear, holding a Pussy energy drink London, England - 27.08.09

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Retail, Toronto Canada

2009-08-27T00:46:21Z

STRGSW A USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Organic label is seen on the side of a can of Guru energy drink at a convenience store in Toronto. The Canadian Press/Steve White....

FUNCTIONAL FOODS

2009-08-20T09:18:24Z

Graphic compares U.S. functional foods revenues by food category for 2002 and

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rockstar energy tour

2009-07-28T10:19:04Z

Bullet for my Valentine Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2009 Chicago, Illinois - 26.07.09

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All About Energy Drinks

2010-02-26T07:29:19Z

One of the most recent fads in America has been energy drinks.?They are mostly taken by high school and college students needing a little extra boost when writing 10 page papers or studying for big exams.?It turns out most energy comes from two main components: caffeine and sugar.?Many energy drinks have about as much caffeine as found in a cup of coffee or more.?Energy drinks have about 80mg of caffeine where as a 12oz. can of pop contains only 18-48mg.?<br><br>En...

Pepsi Bottling Group to distribute drink in Mexico

2010-02-26T17:09:45Z

<div id="subtitle">Pepsi Bottling Group will distribute Rockstar Energy Drink in Mexico</div><div><p>Pepsi bottling company The Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. on Wednesday said it will distribute the

Acai Berry Superfood Secrets

2010-03-03T09:49:11Z

<p>Acai Berry Superfood Secrets</p><p>By Kelsey Carson</p><p></p><p>The acai berry is a great food supplement. You simply must try this product from the South American countryside. It has many good health benefits. Lets see just what those are here in this informative article.</p><p></p><p>Acai has already been established that berries are v...

Acia Berry - The Amazing Amazon Acai Berry

2009-03-14T02:06:32Z

<p>Acia Berry - The Amazing Amazon Acai Berry</p><p>By Al Roslan</p><p></p><p>Nature presents us with one of its' great natural resource, in the form of a berry fruit - the Acai Berry Fruit. This berry like fruit grows on vines in groups. The acai can only be kept fresh naturally for a day or so. They break down very quickly. Outside Brazil, where the Amazon Acai Berry grows naturally, they are almost never ...

Acai Berry Fruit - Fresh Acai Facts

2009-03-12T23:42:29Z

<p>Acai Berry Fruit - Fresh Acai Facts</p><p>By Al Roslan</p><p></p><p>You have probably heard about Acai. If you have not, then you are about to learn a few interesting facts about the most talked about, newly found superfood, called Acai Berry Fruit. The berry fruit Acai, actually pronounced as "ah-SIGH-ee", according to recent research, has been found to contain qualities which supports good health. Here we will unravel these qualities for you.<...

Functional Foods and Dietary Supplements

2009-02-27T21:03:04Z

<p>Functional Foods and Dietary Supplements</p><p>By Lyne Doxley</p><p></p><p>Basically, functional foods are foods that contain nutrients that with disease-preventing capabilities that haven't been scientifically proven and are not part of the USDA list of nutrients. The concept of functional food has been used in advertising for decades.</p><p><...