Nutrition in Food

Are we really what we eat?

Filter by subtopic:
Food Deserts | Why Do They Exist?
Article The Future

Food Deserts | Why Do They Exist?

Madhura Rao

Income inequality is on the rise in many parts of the world today. Even in countries that are…

The Rise of Eating Alone
Article Inside Our Food

The Rise of Eating Alone

Silvia Lazzaris

For millennia, humans have shared meals together with their communities. The social aspect of eating…

Eating Disorders: Rekindling Our Relationship With Food
Article Human Stories

Eating Disorders: Rekindling Our Relationship With Food

Lynn Liu

Like many who suffer from an eating disorder, mine started when I was an adolescent entering my…

The Global Nutrition Epidemic of ‘Hidden Hunger’
Article Inside Our Food

The Global Nutrition Epidemic of ‘Hidden Hunger’

Dr Dora Pereira, Isabella Stelle

Historically, the World Health Organisation defined malnutrition as a lack of caloric or protein…

Titanium Dioxide in Food | Is It Safe?
Article Inside Our Food

Titanium Dioxide in Food | Is It Safe?

Kelly Oakes

You might not have heard of titanium dioxide, but you’ve probably eaten it – it’s…

Are Microwaves Safe? | Debunking Molecular Myths
Article Inside Our Food

Are Microwaves Safe? | Debunking Molecular Myths

Luke Cridland

Microwave ovens are a convenience dream, making meals in minutes and keeping washing up to a…

Should We Bring Back The Buffet?
Article Earth First

Should We Bring Back The Buffet?

Dr Caroline Wood

Lavish, all-you-can-eat spreads are often a key feature of parties, weddings, hotel stays and…

Alternative Protein Sources
Article Inside Our Food

Alternative Protein Sources

Annabel Slater

Many of us traditionally think of meat, fish and dairy products as being excellent sources of…

Quinoa | A Climate Proof Food
Article Earth First

Quinoa | A Climate Proof Food

Merel Deelder

Due to the effects of climate change, producing enough food for our growing world population is…

Sustainable Protein Powders | Whey vs Plant-Based Protein Supplements
Article Earth First

Sustainable Protein Powders | Whey vs Plant-Based Protein Supplements

Aran Shaunak

Whether for health reasons or in an effort to improve athletic performance, many people turn to…

Microalgae | Health & Environmental Benefits
Article Inside Our Food

Microalgae | Health & Environmental Benefits

Melissa Vanderheyden

While seaweed is becoming more renowned as the food of the future, its microscopic relatives, the…

Should We Avoid Refined-Grain Foods? | Ask The Expert
Article Earth First

Should We Avoid Refined-Grain Foods? | Ask The Expert

Silvia Lazzaris, Camilla Bendinelli

We might have heard that whole-grain foods are better for us than refined-grain foods. But does this…

Caffeine: How Much is Too Much?
Article Inside Our Food

Caffeine: How Much is Too Much?

Samanta Oon

If a caffeine kick is part of your morning ritual, you’re not alone — around 80% of us…

How to do Veganuary | 5 Nutritional Reminders To Remember
Article Earth First

How to do Veganuary | 5 Nutritional Reminders To Remember

Aran Shaunak

Are you trying a plant-based diet this Veganuary? Remember that while plant-based diets can be great…

How To Get Kids To Eat Vegetables: Use A Picture Book! 
Article Inside Our Food

How To Get Kids To Eat Vegetables: Use A Picture Book! 

Dr Natalie Masento

Getting young children to eat their greens is a problem for many parents. New vegetable picture…

What Are Prebiotics | Foods and Supplements?
Article Inside Our Food

What Are Prebiotics | Foods and Supplements?

Lynn Liu

In the last few years we’ve seen emerging evidence on the importance of gut health to our…

Toxic Foods | 5 Delicious but Deadly Foods
Article Inside Our Food

Toxic Foods | 5 Delicious but Deadly Foods

Lottie Bingham

We all know to steer clear of the mysterious looking mushrooms growing in the wild. What many might…

Toxicity in Shellfish | What is Shellfish Poisoning?
Article Inside Our Food

Toxicity in Shellfish | What is Shellfish Poisoning?

Oliver Fredriksson

If you live by the coast, clusters of mussels or oysters growing by the shore are probably a common…

What’s the Difference Between Probiotics and Prebiotics?
Article Inside Our Food

What’s the Difference Between Probiotics and Prebiotics?

Lydia Melville

Our bodies contain just as many microbial cells as they do human cells, if not more - and most of…

Plant-Based Diets and Gut Health
Article Earth First

Plant-Based Diets and Gut Health

Adrià Porta

Eating more plant fibres can help improve your gut microbiota diversity and protect your intestinal…

Gluten-Free Foods: Are They Actually Healthy?
Article Inside Our Food

Gluten-Free Foods: Are They Actually Healthy?

Claudia Parms

Not too long ago, if you didn’t have a gluten intolerance or had celiac disease, the idea of a…

Keep updated with the latest news about your food with our newsletter

Follow Us