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, 2022That 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, 2019Edible flowers are a surprising source of healthy fatty-acids, carotenoids and more, according to new research.
19 August, 2019The 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, 2019German 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, 2019A 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, 2019Blueberries contain antioxidant pigments called anthocyanins which can help maintain vascular health and lower blood pressure.
11 March, 2019A 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, 2019There is no compelling evidence to indicate important health benefits of non-sugar sweeteners, and potential harms cannot be ruled out.
18 January, 2019A new review has found that increasing the intake of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids during pregnancy reduces the risk of premature births.
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