EUFIC carried out the second part of its online Communication Lab on sweeteners: an interactive, three‑hour workshop designed to translate the latest science into clear, practice‑focused messaging ...

This article explains the major factors that influence our food choices with a focus on those we can change and discusses some successful interventions.

Nutrient information is commonly misunderstood by consumers. Food pyramids, and other dietary guidelines, provide simple messages on healthy eating.

At a time when diets can easily provide excessive energy without meeting the nutrient recommendations, understanding the composition of foods and concept of nutrient density can be a first step ...

What are dietary fats? Read about the classification of fats, their different characteristics, and functions in both, the body and food technology.

This article investigates the relationship between the amount of physical activity and its health benefits, and describes the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.

How much protein do we need and what is the difference between animal and plant-based? Here we address all things proteins and their functions in the body.

Sprinkled on top of your morning porridge, a tasty crunch to your salads, or a quick and delicious on-the-go snack: adding more nuts and seeds not only brings extra flavour and texture to your meals ...

Being able to tell whether a pepper is a fruit or a vegetable is not straightforward. Here we explain why the correct answer resides in the eye of the beholder.

Cooking plays a key role in daily life across the globe. Discover why we cook our food, what happens when we do and the main types of cooking methods and fats.

Just a pinch of table salt can contain up to 400 mg of sodium, but this mineral is naturally present in many other foods. While sodium does a lot of good for our bodies, too much of it can get us in ...