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Nordic diet could lead to healthier-eating babies, claims research
Research from Sweden and the US has suggested that feeding babies a lower-protein Nordic style diet could increase fruit and vegetable consumption.
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Voices of young people must be heard in the pursuit of healthier lives
As the Consumer Goods Forum holds its Global Summit in Dublin, Sharon Bligh and Christina Adane call for young people to be given the limelight and agency to decide their own food futures.
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Do you know what’s in your 5-a-day?
A survey from the British Nutrition Foundation has suggested that an alarming amount of people do not know what comprises their 5-a-day and what does not.
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‘Healthy soda’ TikTok trend damaging teeth
Another potentially dangerous TikTok trend has been examined by the experts, who are concerned that the 'healthy soda' video might cause damage to teeth.
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Meat doesn’t have to be the villain
Bethan Grylls looks at the narratives that have formed around the plant-based and meat sectors, and suggests that the 'unquestionable' health and sustainable halo that once shrouded plant-based may be dimming. Meat industry - it's your time to shine!
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Episode 26 – The history of the potato
The New Food editorial team take you on another historical journey - this time to 1800s Ireland as they seek to find out what caused the potato famine and ask whether it could have been prevented.
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Three big trends in food and drink
During a trip to Kerry Global Innovation Centre, our Editor discovers three huge trends emerging in the world of food and drink: plant-based 3.0, functional upgrade and kitchen redefined. Here’s all you need to know about them…
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Government workers in Sri Lanka given day off to grow crops
Government workers have been given Fridays off as Sri Lanka battles crippling food and fuel prices, with hunger looming large over the South Asian island.
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Government Food Strategy: A strategy without a plan
Following the reveal of the Government Food Strategy, Professor Chris Elliott explains why the whitepaper is such a disappointment to the UK food and agricultural sectors – and actually for all of us.
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Genetics could decide what foods we choose, claims new research
The study’s authors suggest that the findings could be used to better tailor personalised dietary advice, as genetics could well play a part in which foods we prefer.
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“Thin gruel” – Government food strategy blasted by industry
The Government Food Strategy white paper, published today, has come in for considerable criticism from the food industry, with many claiming it lack substance and planning.
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Humans aren’t so stupid after all
A new study has been billed as "significant" as it potentially disproves a long-held theory that humans are mindless overeaters.
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Lidl launches Good to Give label to aid food bank donations
Lidl’s new Good to Give label will help consumers identify which products are both nutritious and have a suitably long life, making them ideal for food bank donation.
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Could dairy consumption impact risk of prostate cancer?
A new study surveying 28,000 North American men claims to have identified a possible link between dairy intake and an increased risk of prostate cancer.
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United Nations and Uber unite to help deliver food in Ukraine
Uber has announced that it is helping the UN deliver food and water supplies to war-torn parts of Ukraine by giving the World Food Programme access to its delivery platform.
