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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

EU Food Quality Schemes (Infographic)EU Food Quality Schemes (Infographic) Last Updated : 27 May 2021 In the EU there are a number of food quality schemes in place to protect the names of specific ...

Recent developments in the food market show a renaissance of traditional, direct ways of delivering food, coupled with an emergence of more innovative types of distribution systems which provide ...

Regular exercise has been consistently shown to benefit both body and mind, as well as reducing the risk of several diseases. It’s beneficial for our health in different ways, and most national ...