The term “detox” sounds scientific, but most juice cleanses don’t explain what toxins they’re removing or how they do it. Juice cleanses aren’t scientifically proven to improve health. Whilst the so ...

Navigating the world of nutrition can feel like trying to find your way through a maze of myths and misconceptions. In particular - January is a month where people dive into the latest diet trends or ...

Only a very small percentage of soy is used directly in products for human consumption, while more than 75% is used for animal feed. Soy has contributed to deforestation in Brazil, but recent ...

We all love our morning cup of coffee, and for good reason – caffeine, that magical compound that takes away our sleepiness and makes us wide awake. But do you know how much caffeine is in your cup of ...

Sprinkled on top of your morning porridge, a tasty crunch to your salads, or a quick and delicious on-the-go snack: adding more nuts and seeds not only brings extra flavour and texture to your meals ...

Fibre plays an essential role in maintaining our overall health and well-being. Yet, most of us do not eat the recommended amount. Which fibre-rich foods can we incorporate in our diet to help us get ...

A single study is not enough to make a general statement with certainty about a certain link between nutrition and health. That is where systematic reviews and meta-analysis come in: in this type of ...

Algae come in many different shapes and sizes – but while most of us would only recognise a few species, many more are becoming increasingly important organisms for our future. Especially microalgae ...

Wine is a popular alcoholic beverage with consumption reaching to almost fifteen litres per person just last year. However, for some it may not be all sunshine and rainbows, complaining later from ...

Food labels help us understand what’s in packaged foods. By law, the label must include nutritional information providing the energy content in kilojoules (kJ) and kilocalories (kcal), fats, saturated ...

You may have heard that plant-based diets fall short on protein, yet you might get surprised at the variety of plant foods that can help you meet your protein needs. If you still turn up your nose at ...

The best before and use by date labels are the most widely used types of date labelling on food in Europe. This article explains the difference between these types of date label and which food ...