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Nutrition in food

Are we really what we eat?

Nutrition in Food

Are we really what we eat? Learn about the nutritional value of food and the impact our choices have on our own lives as well as others with FoodUnfolded.

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Food basics & cooking

Protein made simple: fuel your body and support the planet

Healthy bodies, happy planet

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Food & health

Food for health: how diet can prevent disease

Eating well to live well

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Food & health

Good mood food: the link between what you eat and how you feel

Gently supporting your mood, one meal at a time

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Food & health

Gut feelings: the surprising connection between fibre and your mental well-being

Hack your gut-brain connection with fibre

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Food & health

Gluten-free foods: are they actually healthy?

Separating the hype from the health facts

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Food basics & cooking

The beginner’s guide to fibre: what it is and why it matters

Practical ways to increase your fibre intake

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Food basics & cooking

What are carbs? A simple guide to a complex nutrient

Fuelling your body, one carb at a time

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Seed Oils | Ask the Expert

Seed oils have developed a bad reputation - but is it deserved?

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Can Changing Your Diet Save Our Failing Health Systems?

What you eat can relieve the pressure on overstretched hospital

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How Junk Food Conquers Every Corner of the World

Ultra-processed-food producers are expanding to new markets

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What You Need to Know About Ultra-Processed Foods

The origins and impacts of ultra-processed foods

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Why Diet-Related Disease Isn’t as Simple as “Unhealthy Choices”

We are what we eat.

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When Does Food Processing Go Too Far?

Are ultra-processed foods doing more harm than good?

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Blue Zones: How Much Does Food Affect Life Expectancy?

The key to longer living

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What Are Antinutrients?

Should we worry about them?

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Food and Place | Does Where You Live Influence Your Eating Habits?

There’s nothing random about where food is sold

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Are We What Our Mothers Eat?

Feeding Our Future

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Allergens in food

What are they and how can they be managed?

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Food Deserts | Why Do They Exist?

Why healthy food isn’t accessible for all of us

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The Rise of Eating Alone

A Case Study: The South Korean “Honbap”

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Eating Disorders: Rekindling Our Relationship With Food

It is estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder – 7 million women and 1 million men. I am one of those 7 million women.

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The Global Nutrition Epidemic of ‘Hidden Hunger’

From undernutrition to malnutrition

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Titanium Dioxide in Food | Is It Safe?

Could this white food colouring be harming our health?

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Are Microwaves Safe? | Debunking Molecular Myths

How do microwaves actually work?

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Should We Bring Back The Buffet?

Yes, but a better one.

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Alternative Protein Sources

9 Different ways to meet your protein needs

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Quinoa | A Climate Proof Food

A ray of hope as our climate changes

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Sustainable Protein Powders | Whey vs Plant-Based Protein Supplements

Which protein powder is the most sustainable choice?

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Microalgae | Health & Environmental Benefits

They're vegan and high in protein!

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Should We Avoid Refined-Grain Foods? | Ask The Expert

Tip #1: Let's not obsess.

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Caffeine: How Much is Too Much?

We love it - but can you get too much of a good thing?

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How to do Veganuary | 5 Nutritional Reminders To Remember

Make sure your new plant-based diet is balanced and healthy

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How To Get Kids To Eat Vegetables: Use A Picture Book!

How to teach your little sprout to eat vegetables.

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What Are Prebiotics | Foods and Supplements?

What are prebiotics and where can you find them?

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Toxic Foods | 5 Delicious but Deadly Foods

Common foods with the capacity to kill

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Toxicity in Shellfish | What is Shellfish Poisoning?

Do you know what to look for?

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What’s the Difference Between Probiotics and Prebiotics?

What do probiotics and prebiotics do for our gut heath?

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Plant-Based Diets and Gut Health

4 Ways A Plant Based Diet Can Improve Your Gut Health

Does Sugar Damage Our Health?

Yes - but not for the reasons you might think.

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Is Sugar The New Tobacco?

Decades of skewed science targeting our sweet tooth

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Breaking Down Sugars and Sweeteners

How do sweeteners affect our body?

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7 Sweeteners and Sugar Alternatives

From agave syrup to stevia

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Olive Oil: The Science Behind Health Benefits

How does it impact on our health?

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Plant-Based Iron Sources

Which plant-based foods are good sources of iron?

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4 Tips To Improve Iron Absorption

How to get more iron from a plant-based diet

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Calcium From A Plant-Based Diet | Vegan Calcium Sources

Wait, milk isn’t the only source of calcium?

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Plant-Based Diet: Vitamin B12 Sources

Make sure you’re not B12 deficient!

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Bioavailability of Plant-Based Proteins

Not all plant-based proteins are the same!

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Are “Natural Foods” Better For You? | Opinion

What does “natural food” even mean?

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Healthy Fats for Vegans | Plant-based Omega-3 and 6 Sources

Which plant-based foods contain these healthy fats?

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Omega-3 and 6 | The Fatty Acids You Need

We've all heard of omega-3 and omega-6 - but what actually are they?

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Do Plant-based Diets Provide Enough Protein?

Actually, yes!

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Probiotics: The Science Behind Good Bacteria

What are probiotics?

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Using Honey as a Medicine

The science behind active honey.

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9 Essential Amino Acids | Food Sources to Find Them

What foods are sources of amino acids?

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Amino Acids | The Building Blocks of Protein

What are they good for?

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Minerals in Food | Essential Nutrients

What minerals do our body need?

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Vitamins in Food | Why do we need vitamins?

How much do we really need?

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7 Foods That Are Rich In Protein

Which foods are higher in protein?

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Vitamin Labels | What Do They Mean?

Common scientific names for your favourite supplements

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Grocery Shopping & Nutritional Trade-offs

What would or wouldn't you buy?

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How chopping your veg changes its nutritional content

What happens to our veggies when we cut them?

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Why We Haven’t Been To Mars Yet | Space Food Technology

Nutrition in space - how does it work?

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Health Claims | The Asterisk: Friend or Foe?

What's the story behind your food label?

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Health Claims | FAQs

What are health claims?

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Himalayan Pink Salt: Healthier or Hoax?

Is there any clout to the claims?

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The Science Behind Salt

How did it come to be added to food in the first place?

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The Surprising Sources of Protein That Are Not Animal Products

You don’t have to eat meat in order to get enough protein.

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Sustainability of Protein Sources | Ask the Expert

Which protein sources are the most sustainable?

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Prebiotics & Probiotics | Ask the Expert

Podcast with Prof Glenn Gibson from University of Reading

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How Cooking Affects the Nutrients in Your Food

Cooking doesn't only change the taste.

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What Makes a Food Product Low-fat?

Discover how fat is removed & replaced in yoghurt.

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4 Surprising Foods That Have More Calcium Than Milk

What other foods are a good calcium source?

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Minerals | Where to Find Them and How to Preserve Them

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Cheese; to pasteurise or not to pasteurise?

The process of pasteurisation has helped preserve food and made it safe to eat for longer.