Shiitake (Lentinus edodes)The origin of the name Shiitake in Japanese is – a mushroom. In light of the deep admiration and worship of this mushroom, it was decided to name it “The Mushroom” and even a...

Cordyceps SinensisIn China, the miracles of the Cordyceps sinensis are known for more than a 1000 years, where it gained the status of a “National Medicinal Treasure”. The mushroom was discovered...

(WebMD) -- Ever since Linda White's daughter reached puberty, the family's consumption of catnip has gone way up.But it's not that the family cat is getting blissed-out; it's White'...

Most of the research has been done on cancer cells in the laboratory or on animals. What the best of it shows is interesting implications in a range of foods.Resveratrol, a chemical compound found in ...

New alcohol guidelines have stressed the importance of cutting back. Could an ancient Chinese herbal remedy help you get that pleasurable buzz while drinking less, asks Michael Mosley.One of the main ...

A number of researchers from Singapore analyzed the effect of green tea plant extract gallic catechin - 3 - gallic acid ester (EGCG) on mice, the research results was published on the journal molecula...

In many regions of the world, the food industry is currently following similar trends: rising affluence, changing demographics and growing health awareness among consumers are increasing the demand fo...

Ginseng has been used in Chinese traditional medicine for centuries, and it has become popular in the West as well. There are various types of ginseng root that have been used as a dietary supplement ...

First, the clean label trend continues to gain momentum. Consumers are looking for natural positioning and short, meaningful ingredient decks. Natural sweetener systems are top of mind, as are other n...

 Almost all consumers state that a healthy lifestyle is more important as they get older, but two-thirds feel that maintaining their healthy lifestyle is more difficult as they age. As such, cons...