A low-fat or fat-free claim doesn’t automatically make a food product a healthy choice. Let’s debunk this myth and discover the facts and fallacy behind it.

Brown sugar stands out with its rich colour and caramel flavour, making it a popular alternative to white sugar in cooking. But is it also a healthier option?

Microwave ovens are a common feature in kitchens, yet many people worry they cause cancer. Let’s debunk this myth and discover the facts and fallacy behind it.

“As global food supply chains become more complex, new food safety risks are emerging. Advanced digital tools, including artificial intelligence, are essential to detect these risks earlier and ...

Starting this autumn, we’re opening our training offer to individuals and professionals in food, nutrition, and health who want to turn complex research into messages that truly resonate with ...

Nowadays there is a mass of information and advice available from different sources about nutrition and health, and interested individuals can find details about the nutrients (e.g. carbohydrates, fat ...

Given the priority for population dietary change there is a need for a greater understanding of the determinants that affect food choice. This review examines the major influences on food choice with ...

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

This part of our Facts on Fats review explains in more detail the different functions that dietary fats have in the human body, it covers dietary recommendations on fats from (inter)national ...

However, the behaviours that can cause these diseases are common and changing them may mean changing long standing habits. Many people are involved in supporting and encouraging changes in the ...

At present, conclusive evidence eludes us as to the origins of cooking. Some researchers believe that cooking was invented over 2.3 million years ago, whilst others argue it is a more recent concept, ...

Dietary fats are a macronutrient found in food. They belong to a larger group called lipids that also includes waxes, sterols and fat soluble vitamins. What are the main types of fats and in which ...