CCNY chemists use sugar-based gelators to solidify vegetable oils

Researchers at The City College of New York have reported the successful transformation of vegetable oils to a semisolid form using low-calorie sugars as a structuring agent. The findings portend the development of alternatives to structured oil products produced using saturated/trans fatty acids, which have been linked to coronary artery disease, obesity and diabetes.

Registered Dietitians Play Essential Role In Effective Management Of Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes In Adults

Proper nutrition therapy is essential for the successful management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and registered dietitians (RDs) can play a key role as part of the health care team…

CFDR Announces Research Team For Nutrition Research In Focus Program

The Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR) is pleased to announce the successful research team in the inaugural “Nutrition Research in Focus” program. The program features a large-scale research project ($50,000) focused on a specific nutrition issue. This first year’s focus is functional foods…