Organic labels influence perception of foods, study shows Cornell University researchers found that labeling foods as "organic" influenced study participants' perceptions of taste and nutrition. The study found people were willing to pay more for foods labeled organic, but that those who regularly read nutrition labels or purchased organic foods were less susceptible to the so-called "health halo" effect. The Daily Mail (London) (4/3)  | With more protein than any nut and more than 30 essential vitamins and nutrients, peanuts are a Superfood. The National Peanut Board is your go-to resource for all things peanuts, including peanut nutrition — such as heart health, weight management, and gluten-free living — innovative recipes, and information on managing food allergies.
Visit us at nationalpeanutboard.org today. | | Tea grows more popular as science shows health benefits Tea is the second-most-consumed drink in the world behind water, and U.S. consumers are starting to drink more of it as science continues to reveal its contributions to fighting cardiovascular disease, burning calories and warding off some types of cancer. Annual supermarket sales of tea topped $2.2 billion last year, and while coffee is still the top beverage of choice in America, away-from-home tea drinking has risen about 10% per year for the past decade, according to the Tea Association of the USA. The Washington Post (4/1) Other News  | Need to edit geometry quickly for manufacturing?
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 | Pre- and post-surgery caloric restriction shows blood glucose benefits Undergoing a restrictive diet before and after gastric-bypass surgery was associated with significant improvements in patients' blood glucose levels, according to a study in Diabetes Care. The findings demonstrate that caloric restriction alone helps improve symptoms of diabetes and could be effective without surgery if it were maintained, the lead researcher said. The Inquisitr (4/2) Study: Average daily level of sugar, HFCS doesn't boost liver fat A study of 64 people who drank the average daily amount of low-fat milk sweetened with either sucrose or high-fructose corn syrup for 10 weeks did not develop increased fat in the liver. Such fat is a leading cause of nonalcoholic liver disease and can contribute to type 2 diabetes. The study was published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. Progressive Grocer (4/2) Other News | Obesity may lead to lower physical-activity levels A study of more than 250 women found that obese participants showed an 8% decrease in weekly physical activity at 20 months, while their nonobese counterparts did not show a reduction. The findings, published in Obesity, demonstrate that obesity affects physical-activity rates, researchers said. PsychCentral.com (4/1) | Spring spaghetti Regardless of the weather, you can eat like it's spring with this spaghetti dish, featuring asparagus, ricotta, lemon and thyme. The Kitchn |  | If you eat a reasonable variety of foods and get enough calories to meet your energy needs, it's hard to fall short of the protein you need." | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.
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