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 ...

What are plant-based dairy alternatives (PBDAs)? PBDAs, such as drinks and yoghurts made from legumes (e.g., soy), oats, nuts (e.g., almonds), rice, or coconut, have become increasingly popular in ...

Seed oils are oils extracted from the seeds of various plants. You’ll recognise them as rapeseed (or canola), corn (maize), cottonseed, grapeseed, soybean, sunflower, safflower, and rice bran oil.

Seed oils are oils extracted from the seeds of various plants. You’ll recognise them as rapeseed (or canola), corn (maize), cottonseed, grapeseed, soybean, sunflower, safflower, and rice bran oil.

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 ...

In Europe and around the world, the safety and regulatory status of glyphosate, a commonly employed herbicide, remain subjects of ongoing debate. Despite its effectiveness in weed control and utility ...

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 ...

In the food supplement aisle, we find dozens of products packed with different vitamins and minerals. So-called “multivitamins” offer to supplement our diet and support our health and well-being. But ...

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 ...

One food ingredient that is commonly on the receiving end of bad press is monosodium glutamate or MSG. However, this is unfounded. MSG can be safely used to add flavour and appeal to foods, and even ...