This Special A Taste Above E-edition was prepeared for you by Prepared Foods focusing on the latest heart health news and research.

Med Diets ‘Reverse’ Atherosclerosis
A low-carbohydrate diet, a low-fat diet and the Mediterranean diet have been found effective in helping obese people to reverse carotid atherosclerosis, researchers have reported.

Americans Fall Short on Phytonutrients
As heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the U.S. for all adults, a new report released by the Nutrilite Health Institute, “America’s Phytonutrient Report: Heart Health by Color,” shows that Americans are falling short on heart-healthy phytonutrients.

Antioxidant Intake
This study aimed to estimate total antioxidant intakes from diets and supplement sources in the United States.

Bitter Melon for Hypertension
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) is a common vegetable grown in Okinawa that has also been used recently in medicine for the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia.

Demand for Food and Beverage Additives to Grow
U.S. demand for food and beverage additives is forecast to expand 3.5% annually to $8.5 billion in 2014.

Green Tea and Vascular Function
A positive effect of green tea catechins on vascular function is becoming apparent.

Heart-warming News about Grape Seed Extract
Researchers at UC Davis are already recruiting for the next obesity-related studies including one using grape seed extract.

Nutrigenomics Likely to Change Public Health
Personal health recommendations and diets tailored to better prevent diseases may be in our future, just by focusing on genetics.

Vitamin D for Heart Health
Consumers who get plenty of vitamin D can cut their chance of developing heart disease or diabetes by 43%, researchers at Warwick Medical School have said.

All of these and more Heart Health news and research may be found in Prepared Foods‘ Research Center on Heart Health, sponsored by Cognis