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Navigating Nutrition and Diet Trends in the Age of Virality Last Updated : 23 July 2025 ...
Nutrient information is commonly misunderstood by consumers. Food pyramids, and other dietary guidelines, provide simple messages on healthy eating.
Understand the different functions that fats have in the human body and learn whether people comply with dietary recommendations on fats.
While there are differences between aerobic and anaerobic exercise, both are important for optimal health. Here we look into these two types of exercise.
Worldwide, cucumbers are one of the most popular produce items, but are they a fruit or vegetable? This article clears up the doubts.
Evidence is mounting for the health benefits of physical activity, yet Europeans are not active enough. Here’s why they should.
Is monosodium glutamate really as bad for you as the press says? This article explores MSG and what the latest research says about its health effects.
Knowing how much of a food you should eat can be difficult. This infographic shows how to use your hands to measure the right portion sizes.
What is the Mediterranean diet? The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional eating habits from the 1960s of people from countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea, such as Greece, Italy, and ...
The best before and use by date labels are the most widely used types of date labelling on food in Europe. This article explains the difference between these types of date label and which food ...
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 ...
This article explains what is front-of-pack nutrition labelling and why it exists, and showcases some of the most common front-of-pack labels used in Europe.