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Healthy LivingPublic Health NutritionThe State of the UK’s Diet: Insights from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2019–2023.
July 22, 2025

The State of the UK’s Diet: Insights from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2019–2023.

The latest findings from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) offer a comprehensive picture of the UK population’s eating habits, nutrient intakes, and nutritional status between 2019 and 2023. Against a backdrop…
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Healthy LivingVegetarian Diets for Adults: Safe, Nutritionally Adequate, and Beneficial — A Summary of the Academy’s 2025 Position.
July 22, 2025

Vegetarian Diets for Adults: Safe, Nutritionally Adequate, and Beneficial — A Summary of the Academy’s 2025 Position.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has released its 2025 position paper affirming that well-planned vegetarian and vegan dietary patterns are nutritionally adequate for adults and can offer significant health…
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Healthy LivingPublic Health NutritionBelgium’s 2025 Dietary Guidelines: A Step Forward for Health – But Falling Short on Sustainability.
July 22, 2025

Belgium’s 2025 Dietary Guidelines: A Step Forward for Health – But Falling Short on Sustainability.

Belgium’s Superior Health Council has published updated dietary guidelines for adults, reflecting a renewed commitment to tackling chronic disease through diet. While the recommendations are evidence-based and a marked improvement…
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Healthy LivingUnmasking Nutrition Misinformation: The Hidden Influence Threatening Public Health.
May 26, 2025

Unmasking Nutrition Misinformation: The Hidden Influence Threatening Public Health.

Influencers pushing carnivore diets, raw milk, and anti-plant-based narratives are putting millions at risk for profit, new research warns. A new report by the Rooted Research Collective and the Freedom…
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Public Health NutritionSustainability and Food WasteEAT–Lancet 2.0 Redefines the Planetary Health Diet: From Sustainable Eating to Just Food Systems.
October 8, 2025

EAT–Lancet 2.0 Redefines the Planetary Health Diet: From Sustainable Eating to Just Food Systems.

In October 2025, the EAT–Lancet Commission released EAT–Lancet 2.0, an updated and expanded assessment of what it means to eat for both human and planetary health. Building upon the landmark 2019 EAT–Lancet report (Food in…
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Public Health NutritionSustainability and Food WasteNational Dietary Guidelines Fall Short on Plant-Based Protein and Meat Reduction, Study Finds.
October 8, 2025

National Dietary Guidelines Fall Short on Plant-Based Protein and Meat Reduction, Study Finds.

The paper from the University of Göttingen and ProVeg International calls for a fundamental rethink of how nations design their dietary guidelines — making them not only healthier, but also…
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Public Health NutritionSustainability and Food WasteSweden’s 2025 Dietary Guidelines: A Progressive Step Towards Healthier, More Sustainable Eating.
June 18, 2025

Sweden’s 2025 Dietary Guidelines: A Progressive Step Towards Healthier, More Sustainable Eating.

Following Switzerland’s bold new nutrition strategy prioritising plant-based diets, and sustainability, Sweden has now set its own updated dietary guidelines through the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket). These guidelines emphasise healthier,…
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Public Health NutritionSustainability and Food WasteNot All Ultra-Processed Foods Are Equal: New Report Defends Nutritional Value of Plant-Based Meat.
May 26, 2025

Not All Ultra-Processed Foods Are Equal: New Report Defends Nutritional Value of Plant-Based Meat.

As ultra-processed foods (UPFs) come under increasing scrutiny, a new evidence-based report reveals that lumping plant-based meat products in with all UPFs could mislead consumers about their true health impact.…
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Food SafetyPublic Health NutritionBritish Nutrition Foundation’s New UPF Report Challenges the Ultra-Processed Foods Narrative: Is It Time for a More Nuanced Debate?
May 28, 2026

British Nutrition Foundation’s New UPF Report Challenges the Ultra-Processed Foods Narrative: Is It Time for a More Nuanced Debate?

The conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) continues to dominate headlines, policy discussions, and social media debates. Yet as the debate intensifies, so too does the need for greater scientific nuance.…
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Public Health NutritionBeyond “Less Salt”: Why WHO’s New SHAKE Package Signals a New Era for Food Reformulation.
May 28, 2026

Beyond “Less Salt”: Why WHO’s New SHAKE Package Signals a New Era for Food Reformulation.

Salt has long been a cornerstone of the modern food system. It enhances flavour, preserves foods, Salt has long been one of the food industry’s most important ingredients. It enhances…
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Public Health NutritionHealthy vs Unhealthy UPFs? New HER Report Challenges the Way We Think About Ultra-Processed Foods.
May 28, 2026

Healthy vs Unhealthy UPFs? New HER Report Challenges the Way We Think About Ultra-Processed Foods.

For years, the conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has largely been framed in black-and-white terms: processed equals unhealthy, minimally processed equals better. But the science — and increasingly the policy…
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Public Health NutritionWhy the Codex UPF Discussion Matters for the Future of Food Policy and Innovation.
May 28, 2026

Why the Codex UPF Discussion Matters for the Future of Food Policy and Innovation.

The debate around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has become one of the most influential — and polarising — conversations shaping the global food and beverage sector. Once largely confined to academic…
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Food SafetyPublic Health NutritionBritish Nutrition Foundation’s New UPF Report Challenges the Ultra-Processed Foods Narrative: Is It Time for a More Nuanced Debate?
May 28, 2026

British Nutrition Foundation’s New UPF Report Challenges the Ultra-Processed Foods Narrative: Is It Time for a More Nuanced Debate?

The conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) continues to dominate headlines, policy discussions, and social media debates. Yet as the debate intensifies, so too does the need for greater scientific nuance.…
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Food SafetyPublic Health NutritionDenmark’s EU Presidency Sparks Clash Over Plant-Based Food Future
July 22, 2025

Denmark’s EU Presidency Sparks Clash Over Plant-Based Food Future

As Denmark assumes the rotating presidency of the EU Council, it is placing the future of food firmly on the agenda—signaling a major policy shift that could accelerate the EU’s…
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Food SafetyFDA Approves Three New Natural Food Colours in Move Away from Synthetic Dyes.
May 26, 2025

FDA Approves Three New Natural Food Colours in Move Away from Synthetic Dyes.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three new colour additives from natural sources, “that will expand the palette of available colours from natural sources for manufacturers to…
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Food SafetyAcesulfame K Declared Safe Again: What Health Experts and Policymakers Need to Know.
May 20, 2025

Acesulfame K Declared Safe Again: What Health Experts and Policymakers Need to Know.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reconfirmed the safety of Acesulfame K (E 950), a low/no calorie sweetener widely used in food and beverage products, following a comprehensive, science-driven…
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Innovation and TrendsOatzempic and the Rise of “GLP-1 Inspired” Diet Trends.
May 28, 2026

Oatzempic and the Rise of “GLP-1 Inspired” Diet Trends.

As GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic continue to reshape conversations around weight management, social media has responded with a wave of “natural alternatives” and imitation diet trends. One of the…
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Innovation and TrendsCraving Protein Instead of Sugar? Scientists Say Your Gut May Be Rewiring Your Brain.
May 28, 2026

Craving Protein Instead of Sugar? Scientists Say Your Gut May Be Rewiring Your Brain.

Could your gut be influencing what you crave — and even steering you away from sugar when your body needs protein? New research is adding another fascinating layer to the…
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Innovation and TrendsCholine: The “Forgotten Nutrient” Suddenly Back in the Spotlight.
May 28, 2026

Choline: The “Forgotten Nutrient” Suddenly Back in the Spotlight.

Protein, fibre, gut health, GLP-1 nutrition, personalised wellness — nutrition trends continue to evolve at remarkable speed. Yet one nutrient is quietly re-emerging in scientific discussions around brain health, cognitive…
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Innovation and TrendsEIT Food Consumer Trends 2026: Strategic Signals for Europe’s Food Industry.
February 19, 2026

EIT Food Consumer Trends 2026: Strategic Signals for Europe’s Food Industry.

The latest EIT Food Consumer Trends 2026 report offers more than a snapshot of shifting preferences. It provides a strategic lens on how trust, value, health and sustainability are being redefined across…
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Sports NutritionSustainability and Food WasteOlympics Stir EU Debate on Need for Meat-Based Protein
August 6, 2024

Olympics Stir EU Debate on Need for Meat-Based Protein

As the world’s premier athletic event, the Olympics not only showcases the pinnacle of human physical achievement but also ignites discussions on the myriad factors contributing to such excellence. One…
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Sports Nutrition5 Hydration Tips For Football Players
December 7, 2023

5 Hydration Tips For Football Players

Fact : over 90% of regular soccer players start games with insufficient hydration levels. Avoid the pitfalls and boost your performance step by step. 1. Dehydration ruins your game Playing football when…
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Sports NutritionSeven Sports Nutrition Principles for Olympic Athletes
December 7, 2023

Seven Sports Nutrition Principles for Olympic Athletes

Sports nutrition plays a crucial role in the performance and success of athletes in the Olympics. Proper nutrition is essential for optimizing training, enhancing recovery, and maximizing athletic performance. Athletes…
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Public Health NutritionSports NutritionThe basics of dehydration
December 7, 2023

The basics of dehydration

Hydration Water is one of, if not the, most important nutrient we can consume. Water is the largest constituent in the body and makes up the majority of our major organs;…
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