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How will a changing climate affect olive trees?
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How will a changing climate affect olive trees?

Inés Oort Alonso

One of the Mediterranean's oldest and most symbolic crops is threatened by the effects of climate…

Amaranth: A staple of the past and a crop for the future
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Amaranth: A staple of the past and a crop for the future

Claudia Lee

From being offered to the Gods by ancient civilisations to being touted as a future crop that can…

How Forgotten Crops Help Combat Climate Change
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How Forgotten Crops Help Combat Climate Change

Luke Cridland

Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, with 18.4% of global greenhouse…

Oat Milk | How It’s Made
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Oat Milk | How It’s Made

Inés Oort Alonso

If you have ever had a go at making oat milk at home, you might have found some stark differences…

Quinoa | A Climate Proof Food
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Quinoa | A Climate Proof Food

Merel Deelder

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

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

How to do Veganuary | 5 Nutritional Reminders To Remember
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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…

Eco-friendly Christmas Foods: 3 Sustainable Alternatives
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Eco-friendly Christmas Foods: 3 Sustainable Alternatives

Kelly Oakes

Whether you’re sitting down for a celebratory meal or looking for a gift to give to family and…

Seaweed Harvesting in The Netherlands I Ask the Expert
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Seaweed Harvesting in The Netherlands I Ask the Expert

Kim Verhaeghe

Jan Kruijsse harvests seaweed for a living. He sells it to restaurants, fishmongers and food…

Plant-Based Diets and Gut Health
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Plant-Based Diets and Gut Health

Adrià Porta

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

Plant-Based Diets and Diabetes
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Plant-Based Diets and Diabetes

Alexandra Alcorta

The prevalence of diabetes has been increasing over the past few decades. In 2019, about 463 million…

Microalgae | 4 Interesting Ways To Eat Algae
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Microalgae | 4 Interesting Ways To Eat Algae

Melissa Vanderheyden

They contain more proteins than steak, and more iron than spinach. They also grow in salt water,…

Plant-Based Iron Sources
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Plant-Based Iron Sources

Angelika Schulz,Klaus Hadwiger

As a central component of red blood cells (which store and carry oxygen through our bodies) iron is…

4 Tips To Improve Iron Absorption
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4 Tips To Improve Iron Absorption

Angelika Schulz,Klaus Hadwiger

Iron is an essential nutrient, crucial for building red blood cells in the body. Experts recommend a…

Calcium From A Plant-Based Diet | Vegan Calcium Sources
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Calcium From A Plant-Based Diet | Vegan Calcium Sources

Angelika Schulz,Klaus Hadwiger

It’s no longer a bone of contention: you can meet your calcium requirements on a plant-based…

Plant-Based Diet: Vitamin B12 Sources
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Plant-Based Diet: Vitamin B12 Sources

Alexandra Alcorta

Plant-based diets have increased considerably around the world in the last few years. While…

Bioavailability of Plant-Based Proteins
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Bioavailability of Plant-Based Proteins

Adrià Porta

Compared to animal-based protein, plant proteins have reduced digestibility and bioavailability.…

Is Soy Bad for the Environment?
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Is Soy Bad for the Environment?

Molly Melvin

Is soy bad for the environment? Produced on a colossal international scale, soy has a huge…

What is ‘Natural Food’?
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What is ‘Natural Food’?

Lottie Bingham

Rising demand for ‘natural’ foods has seen the term often used as a marketing tool in…

Mushroom Farming & Processing | Ask The Expert
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Mushroom Farming & Processing | Ask The Expert

Madhura Rao,Jan Klerken

We’ve been growing and eating mushrooms for thousands of years, but how has that changed in…

Don’t Eat Vegan, Eat Sustainably | Opinion
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Don’t Eat Vegan, Eat Sustainably | Opinion

Aran Shaunak

Being vegan is great for protecting the planet - but it’s not for everyone. Perhaps we should…

Healthy Fats for Vegans | Plant-based Omega-3 and 6 Sources
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Healthy Fats for Vegans | Plant-based Omega-3 and 6 Sources

Lottie Bingham

Whilst it is perfectly possible to consume a healthy and balanced diet derived solely from plants,…

Do Plant-based Diets Provide Enough Protein?
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Do Plant-based Diets Provide Enough Protein?

Klaus Hadwiger,Angelika Schulz

We've all heard the argument that plant-based diets don't provide us with enough protein - but is it…

Probiotics: The Science Behind Good Bacteria
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Probiotics: The Science Behind Good Bacteria

Carolina Moyano

Probiotics are often found in fermented foods, but not all fermented foods contain probiotics.…

Sourdough Starter: How it Works
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Sourdough Starter: How it Works

Sedeer el Showk

Baking sourdough bread has become an increasingly popular pastime and source of comfort for many…

How Fig Trees Restore Forests and Biodiversity
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How Fig Trees Restore Forests and Biodiversity

Molly Melvin

Widespread reforestation efforts have been hailed as a sure way to mitigate climate change, curtail…

Figs & Wasps | How are Figs Pollinated?
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Figs & Wasps | How are Figs Pollinated?

Molly Melvin

If you’re like me, you’ve probably given little thought to figs – aside from how…

Nutritional Yeast: How It’s Made
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Nutritional Yeast: How It’s Made

Samanta Oon

Nutritional yeast—golden powdery flakes that add a whiff of nutty, cheesy umami when sprinkled…

Banana Plantations | 3 Sustainable Practices
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Banana Plantations | 3 Sustainable Practices

Jane Alice Liu

Many banana plantations are known for their high water consumption and intensive use of chemical…

Tofu | How It’s Made
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Tofu | How It’s Made

Samanta Oon

Look into any modern day tofu factory, and you will see the shiny gleam of machinery that is needed…

Amino Acids | The Building Blocks of Protein
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Amino Acids | The Building Blocks of Protein

Lynn Liu

We tend to think that protein is a simple macronutrient that your body needs. However, if you ever…

Cashew Nuts: The Hidden Cost of Production
Article Human Stories

Cashew Nuts: The Hidden Cost of Production

Molly Melvin

Alongside the dramatic rise in health conscious and vegan diets, cashew nuts are fast becoming the…

Cashew Nuts | How It’s Made
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Cashew Nuts | How It’s Made

Molly Melvin

Brought over from Brazil, nurtured in India and commercialised all over the world, the cashew nut…

What Does the “Meatless” in Your Meatless Burger Really Mean?
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What Does the “Meatless” in Your Meatless Burger Really Mean?

Caleb Danziger

The world’s population is expanding, which means we need new techniques and new science to…

Zero-Waste Restaurant | Lessons from FREA
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Zero-Waste Restaurant | Lessons from FREA

David Urry,David J. Suchy

The amount of food waste produced by restaurants can be staggering – piles of unused food in…

Ethical Food Choices | Opinion
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Ethical Food Choices | Opinion

Lottie Bingham

Despite being free from any food intolerances or allergies, there are a number of dietary…

Avocado Life Cycle & Food Waste
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Avocado Life Cycle & Food Waste

Silvia Lazzaris

Besides rodent and insect bites, fungi and plant diseases, human mishandling is one of the main…

Avocado: The Cost of Production
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Avocado: The Cost of Production

Silvia Lazzaris

During my first year of university, I went to the supermarket to buy an avocado and (it’s with…

What Does Jackfruit Taste Like & How Do You Eat It?
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What Does Jackfruit Taste Like & How Do You Eat It?

Madhura Rao

Jackfruit can be enjoyed as a dessert, in a curry, mixed with barbecue sauce, and in so many other…

Where Does Jackfruit Come From and How Is It Grown?
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Where Does Jackfruit Come From and How Is It Grown?

Madhura Rao

A large, spiky, green coloured fruit called ‘jackfruit’ has been making appearances at…

How chopping your veg changes its nutritional content
Article Earth First

How chopping your veg changes its nutritional content

Kelly Oakes

If you’re trying to eat healthily, vegetables are a no brainer. But did you know that how you…

Plant Based Milk Alternatives: 5 Things To Consider
Article Earth First

Plant Based Milk Alternatives: 5 Things To Consider

Katharina Kropshofer

We have heard about the environmental footprint of plant-based milk alternatives. Almond…

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