Are we really what we eat?
Where food is sold is not decided randomly and there are many factors that go into determining where…
What happens in the womb does not stay in the womb. What a mum eats - or doesn’t eat - during…
What do prawns, celery, peanuts, soybeans, and wheat share in common? Well, these foods can cause…
Income inequality is on the rise in many parts of the world today. Even in countries that are…
For millennia, humans have shared meals together with their communities. The social aspect of eating…
Like many who suffer from an eating disorder, mine started when I was an adolescent entering my…
Historically, the World Health Organisation defined malnutrition as a lack of caloric or protein…
You might not have heard of titanium dioxide, but you’ve probably eaten it – it’s…
Microwave ovens are a convenience dream, making meals in minutes and keeping washing up to a…
Lavish, all-you-can-eat spreads are often a key feature of parties, weddings, hotel stays and…
Many of us traditionally think of meat, fish and dairy products as being excellent sources of…
Due to the effects of climate change, producing enough food for our growing world population is…
Whether for health reasons or in an effort to improve athletic performance, many people turn to…
While seaweed is becoming more renowned as the food of the future, its microscopic relatives, the…
We might have heard that whole-grain foods are better for us than refined-grain foods. But does this…
If a caffeine kick is part of your morning ritual, you’re not alone — around 80% of us…
Are you trying a plant-based diet this Veganuary? Remember that while plant-based diets can be great…
Getting young children to eat their greens is a problem for many parents. New vegetable picture…
In the last few years we’ve seen emerging evidence on the importance of gut health to our…
We all know to steer clear of the mysterious looking mushrooms growing in the wild. What many might…
If you live by the coast, clusters of mussels or oysters growing by the shore are probably a common…
Our bodies contain just as many microbial cells as they do human cells, if not more - and most of…
Eating more plant fibres can help improve your gut microbiota diversity and protect your intestinal…
Not too long ago, if you didn’t have a gluten intolerance or had celiac disease, the idea of a…
Over the past few decades, a rapid increase in sugar consumption has grown parallel with the…
Understanding the impacts of sugar on our health is not an easy task. Food science is complicated…
Sweeteners are regularly used by those looking to reduce their sugar intake. But, how do sweeteners…
Sugar gives us the sweet taste that we all know and love, and it also acts as a preservative to keep…
Olive oil is a key part of the Mediterranean diet, thought to have health benefits such as lowering…
As a central component of red blood cells (which store and carry oxygen through our bodies) iron is…
Iron is an essential nutrient, crucial for building red blood cells in the body. Experts recommend a…
It’s no longer a bone of contention: you can meet your calcium requirements on a plant-based…
Plant-based diets have increased considerably around the world in the last few years. While…
Compared to animal-based protein, plant proteins have reduced digestibility and bioavailability.…
A quick scan of the supermarket shelves will reveal a wide array of different foods labelled…
Whilst it is perfectly possible to consume a healthy and balanced diet derived solely from plants,…
We have all heard of omega-3 and 6, but what are they? We might think of them as vitamins, but…
We've all heard the argument that plant-based diets don't provide us with enough protein - but is it…
Probiotics are often found in fermented foods, but not all fermented foods contain probiotics.…
This liquid gold delicacy and common sugar substitute can do far more than sweeten your coffee.…
Amino acids are known as the building blocks of proteins. While the body needs 20 different amino…
We tend to think that protein is a simple macronutrient that your body needs. However, if you ever…
Minerals in food are not the same as mineral stones found in the ocean. They are essential nutrients…
“Contains vitamin B & C” is often mentioned on food packaging. But what are vitamins,…
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