The top 3 protein-based foods with the most microplastics
It’s not just takeout containers and teabags. Microplastics have infiltrated nearly every corner of our lives, including our…
Children’s brain reward responses may explain ultra-processed food-related weight gain
Children who eat more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) show stronger responses in the brain’s reward network when viewing images…
William Sitwell: How does Coca-Cola have the nerve to boast about its drinks’ health benefits?
Prebiotics occur naturally in things like leeks, garlic, bananas and oats. But the Coca-Cola prebiotics do not, of…
Nutrition experts call for big food ban at biennial congress
Nutrition experts have called for a ban of “big food” from future SA Nutrition Congresses following an alleged…
How hidden hunger and processed foods are short-changing Telangana’s health
Despite increased calorie consumption in Telangana, many people suffer from “hidden hunger” caused by deficiencies in essential micronutrients.…
Backlash against ultra-processed food ‘forcing women back into the kitchen’
The backlash against ultra-processed food risks forcing women back to the kitchen, a leading nutritionist has said. Ian…
Can Changing Your Diet Help Fight Depression? Study Shows Promising Link
There are several factors that can cause depression, including genetics, brain chemistry, stress, trauma and life circumstances. Researchers…
Flavorings, colors and sweeteners emerge as UPF markers linked to depression risk
By tracking dozens of ingredients associated with ultra-processed foods, researchers investigated whether some components of the modern diet…
How 140,000 Indian Adolescents Are Redefining Children’s Nutrition and the Future of Food
For years, adults have been making decisions about what children eat. Across India, a growing movement is showing…
Codex Receives Work Proposal to Establish Risk Analysis Framework for Diet-Related Diseases
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has submitted a work proposal to the Codex Alimentarius Commission that aims…
Father’s diet before conception impacts baby’s body composition
A father’s diet can affect his children’s health and body composition before they are even conceived. A study…
Beware ‘vanishing caloric density,’ it can lead to weight gain
Imagine a snack that not only physically melts in your mouth with every bite, but whose calories seem…