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Sweet success Aspartame and other artificial sweeteners have been a staple of Western foods and beverages for over a century. But spurred on by the general enthusiasm for healthy living, scientists...
Global efforts Linda Call, marketing operations manager at NuTek, discusses the importance of sodium reduction in people’s food intake.
Sodium taxes: Worth their salt, or salt in the wound? For years, governments and pundits have argued about the rights and wrongs of salt taxes. For supporters, slapping levies on salty snacks is a simple matter of public health....
Putting flavour first These are profoundly changing times in the European flavourings industry – not least for Brussels-based industry trade body, the European Flavour Association (EFFA). Marc van der...
Meat alternatives: A growing market Aside from being sources of fibre and potassium, meat alternatives are now on the menus of restaurants globally. Phoebe Galbraith talks to Rachel Dreskin at the Plant Based...
Trans fats: Reform or re-educate? The question of nannying or nurturing is one that people are confronted with in many aspects of their daily lives, and the food industry is no different. Andrew Tunnicliffe speaks...
Swim against the tide Healthy body, healthy mind. There is a great deal of truth in that – we are what we eat. But if we do not want to eat certain things even though they are good for us, then what can...
On the bottle Formula milk has long enjoyed a valued spot on pharmacy shelves – but can formula feed ever match human milk in terms of the health benefits? Abi Millar talks to Dr Steven Abrams, a...
Kick-start health with carotenoids Carotenoid supplements are enjoying increasing media attention, especially for their ability to fight cardiovascular disease. So, what exactly do these compounds do to help prevent...
Probiotics: A key tool for health? With Covid-19 transforming our attitudes to disease, the demand for immunity-boosting supplements is booming – especially when it comes to probiotics. Jim Banks asks Esben...
Take it to heart Risk factors for cardiovascular disease, which causes around a third of all deaths globally, can be reduced through changes in diet. But the medical profession isn’t doing enough...
The desired effect Cannabidiol, or CBD, continues to be marketed as a non-intoxicating substance with a raft of wellness benefits. While still only licensed as a treatment for childhood epilepsies and...
The war on salt High sodium levels are linked to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, kidney disease and even the chances of having a stroke. In fact, the World Health Organisation (WHO)...
Algal advantage Marine protein astaxanthin is a reddish pigment that belongs to a group of chemicals called carotenoids. It occurs naturally in certain algae and causes the pink or red colour in...
A flexible approach While the shift towards veganism began as a principled fight for animal welfare, it’s no secret that a boom in plant-based eating isn’t just being driven by customers abstaining from...
Hitting the sweet spot Low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) are marketed as an integral part of weight loss plans, but their impact on weight maintenance and on conditions such as diabetes is still...
The rich potential of omega-3s Omega-3s have been a staple of the health food world for decades, with the fatty acids associated with a range of benefits, from lowering blood pressure to enhancing...
Back to bare bones The supplements industry is booming and vitamins and minerals are widely accepted as a part of a healthy and balanced diet. For bone health, however, many people rely on calcium...
The taste of time From impossible meat to the rise of plant-based proteins, the demand for healthy and sustainable food shows no sign of abating. What is behind this trend, and does it have the legs...
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