Plant chemicals called sterols might help to lower your "bad" LDL cholesterol according to a new study. Plant sterols have been shown to block cholesterol's absorption, lower blood cholesterol ...

Beta-sitosterol, a plant sterol variety, can be found in a variety of foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. This compound is renowned for its ability to lower cholesterol levels and is ...

During the COVID-19 crisis, supported by a food scientist, the two co-founders were able to develop and launch the perfect plant-based butter alternative for artisanal and industrial use ...

Butter labelled as 'salted' contains three per cent or more salt; the salt was traditionally added to butter to help preserve it. Salted is best for spreading rather than cooking, allowing the ...

Lidl is offering a health-enhancing beverage that could assist those battling to reduce their cholesterol levels. The cost-effective supermarket's Cholesterlow yoghurt drinks, which also ward off ...

Generally, nut butter is considered healthy when consumed in moderation and as part of an overall balanced, nutritious diet. This is largely due to the high, plant-based protein and healthy fat ...

The usefulness of non–cholesterol sterols (NCS) in the diagnosis of genetic HC has not been fully explored. Plasma NCS were measured by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) in 113 ...

Plant cells have several structures not found in other eukaryotes. In particular, organelles called chloroplasts allow plants to capture the energy of the Sun in energy-rich molecules; cell walls ...

A 3.5-ounce (oz) or 100-gram (g) portion of peanut butter contains 22.5 g of protein (14% of calories), which is quite a lot compared with most other plant foods. That said, though peanut butter ...

For some, peanut butter may have a nostalgic feel, back to when things were less complicated and our parents cut the crusts off of our sandwiches. For others, it’s just another day, another PB&J. In ...