Is it possible for us to eat sustainably?
Fungi are not just fun to forage and delicious to eat, they can also be useful for food…
One of the Mediterranean's oldest and most symbolic crops is threatened by the effects of climate…
From being offered to the Gods by ancient civilisations to being touted as a future crop that can…
Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, with 18.4% of global greenhouse…
If you have ever had a go at making oat milk at home, you might have found some stark differences…
Due to the effects of climate change, producing enough food for our growing world population is…
We might have heard that whole-grain foods are better for us than refined-grain foods. But does this…
Are you trying a plant-based diet this Veganuary? Remember that while plant-based diets can be great…
Whether you’re sitting down for a celebratory meal or looking for a gift to give to family and…
Jan Kruijsse harvests seaweed for a living. He sells it to restaurants, fishmongers and food…
Eating more plant fibres can help improve your gut microbiota diversity and protect your intestinal…
The prevalence of diabetes has been increasing over the past few decades. In 2019, about 463 million…
They contain more proteins than steak, and more iron than spinach. They also grow in salt water,…
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.…
Is soy bad for the environment? Produced on a colossal international scale, soy has a huge…
Rising demand for ‘natural’ foods has seen the term often used as a marketing tool in…
We’ve been growing and eating mushrooms for thousands of years, but how has that changed in…
Being vegan is great for protecting the planet - but it’s not for everyone. Perhaps we should…
Whilst it is perfectly possible to consume a healthy and balanced diet derived solely from plants,…
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.…
Baking sourdough bread has become an increasingly popular pastime and source of comfort for many…
Widespread reforestation efforts have been hailed as a sure way to mitigate climate change, curtail…
If you’re like me, you’ve probably given little thought to figs – aside from how…
Nutritional yeast—golden powdery flakes that add a whiff of nutty, cheesy umami when sprinkled…
Many banana plantations are known for their high water consumption and intensive use of chemical…
Look into any modern day tofu factory, and you will see the shiny gleam of machinery that is needed…
We tend to think that protein is a simple macronutrient that your body needs. However, if you ever…
Alongside the dramatic rise in health conscious and vegan diets, cashew nuts are fast becoming the…
Brought over from Brazil, nurtured in India and commercialised all over the world, the cashew nut…
The world’s population is expanding, which means we need new techniques and new science to…
The amount of food waste produced by restaurants can be staggering – piles of unused food in…
Despite being free from any food intolerances or allergies, there are a number of dietary…
Besides rodent and insect bites, fungi and plant diseases, human mishandling is one of the main…
During my first year of university, I went to the supermarket to buy an avocado and (it’s with…
Jackfruit can be enjoyed as a dessert, in a curry, mixed with barbecue sauce, and in so many other…
A large, spiky, green coloured fruit called ‘jackfruit’ has been making appearances at…
If you’re trying to eat healthily, vegetables are a no brainer. But did you know that how you…
We have heard about the environmental footprint of plant-based milk alternatives. Almond…
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