List view / Grid view

Health & Nutrition

 

article

Nutritional properties of seaweeds

14 October 2016 | By

The Webster’s Dictionary defines food as “a material consisting of protein, carbohydrate, and fat used in the body of an organism to sustain growth, repair, and vital processes, and to furnish energy” and as such, the foods we eat affect our overall health, development and well-being. 

news

Is milk the ultimate sports drink?

11 October 2016 | By New Food

The benefits of drinking milk as part of a healthy diet have been well documented, but what is less well known is its effectiveness as a sports drink...

news

China to top child obesity table by 2025

10 October 2016 | By New Food

According to a report published by the World Obesity Federation, China might have as many as almost 50 million overweight children (5-18 years) by 2025...

article

Edible seaweed: A closer look…

10 October 2016 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Content Producer

New Food takes a closer look at the health benefits of edible seaweed with a cool, new infographic. Rich in protein, fibre and crucially iodine, there seem to be many reasons why you should try edible seaweed...

news

Improving protein intake in older adults

29 September 2016 | By University of Bournemouth

Researchers from Bournemouth University have been exploring the reasons why many older people aren’t eating as much protein as they should be...