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UK supermarkets still supporting deforestation soya

Soya in the meat and dairy supply chains of UK supermarkets could be contributing to illegal deforestation in the Amazon undermining customer-friendly claims of a ‘clean’ soya supply chain.

14 February, 2022

Do tea drinkers have better organised brains?

That tea break could be doing more than just giving you an injection of caffeine – it could help protect against age-related decline in the way the brain organises information.

19 September, 2019

Edible flowers could help boost vitamin E intake

Edible flowers are a surprising source of healthy fatty-acids, carotenoids and more, according to new research.

19 August, 2019

How wholegrain rye bread cuts type-2 diabetes risk

The consumption of wholegrain rye could significantly lower serotonin concentrations in the gut, helping to lower glucose levels and, therefore, the risk of type-2 diabetes.

30 June, 2019

Humans evolved to benefit from fermented foods

German scientists have uncovered an evolutionary basis for our affinity with fermented foods, and with it a greater understanding of how lactic acid bacteria interact with our bodies.

30 June, 2019

Common food additive could raise the risk of diabetes and obesity

A food ingredient widely used in baked goods, animal feeds and artificial flavorings, appears to increase levels of several hormones that are associated with risk of obesity and diabetes, according to new research.

25 April, 2019

Blueberry antioxidants help lower blood pressure

Blueberries contain antioxidant pigments called anthocyanins which can help maintain vascular health and lower blood pressure.

11 March, 2019

European soils contain a cocktail of pesticide residues

A new Europe-wide survey shows that the soil used to produce our food is contaminated with a cocktail of pesticides and, the researchers add, their findings may under-represent the scale of the problem.

23 January, 2019

Artificial sweeteners – no clear evidence of benefit

There is no compelling evidence to indicate important health benefits of non-sugar sweeteners, and potential harms cannot be ruled out.

18 January, 2019

Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce risk of premature birth

A new review has found that increasing the intake of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids during pregnancy reduces the risk of premature births.

20 November, 2018