Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease, defined as abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that poses a health risk. 1 It has been recognised as a major public health concern and a significant ...

How much caffeine is too much ? In 2015, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that up to 400 mg of caffeine a day is safe for most adults. Single doses of caffeine of up to 200 mg ...

Are nuts and seeds good for you? There is growing evidence that eating nuts and seeds regularly as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle may help to reduce the risk of many common diseases. A low ...

The human body, and mainly the digestive tract, is home to trillions of microorganisms. Bacteria, fungi and viruses, as well as the less known archaea and protozoa, all live side by side in our gut.

There has been a lot of talk about lab-grown meat (also called cultivated or cell -based meat) in the news recently. This article explains what it is, how it’s made, and the barriers that will need to ...

References European Commission. About food supplements. Accessed January, 2022. European Food Safety Agency (EFSA). Food supplements section. Accessed January, 2022. Ronis M, Pedersen K, and Watt J ...

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 ...

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 ...

References European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) (2008). The setting of nutrient profiles for foods bearing nutrition and health claims pursuant to Article 4 of the Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. U.S.

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 ...