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A study of Ghanaians living in northern England provides insight into how eating habits change through the generations.
Plant-rich diets can help tackle the climate crisis, prevent disease and improve mental health.
And why they may be about to change their diets in the years ahead.
Vitamin D is essential for good health and particularly for fighting infections and keeping the microbes in the human gut healthy. But in winter it can be difficult to get enough.
With summer upon us, some people may be hoping to shed a few kilos. Although a quick-fix can be tempting, to keep the weight off in the longer term, here’s how to steer clear of the fads.
Excessively eating junk foods during adolescence could alter brain development, leading to lasting poor diet habits. But, like a muscle, the brain can be exercised to improve willpower.
Everyone knows it’s hard to stop eating potato chips or chocolate chip cookies. New research shows why: Certain combinations of fat, sodium, sugar or carbohydrates make them irresistible.
Many argue the key to helping low-income Americans eat healthier is eliminating food deserts. A new study suggests this doesn’t help.
Many migraine headaches are triggered by certain foods. Recently, a lot of attention has focused on gluten. An expert explains how a piece of bread can cause pain in your head.
We found that 13- and 14-year-old teens from deprived areas already showed signs of developing heart disease – but also made some surprising discoveries about what factors can lead to a healthy heart.
A recent study reported a high consumption of dairy products was associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. But breaking down the results shows there’s no reason for men to give up dairy.
Americans eat more meat on average than citizens of any other nation, but new survey findings show that plant-based meat products are winning fans across the US.
Scurvy cases in England have more than doubled in the past ten years. But malnutrition rates have more than tripled.
Shoppers struggle to make sense of food labels – and aren’t always sure what they’re eating.
Australian supermarkets and fast food chains will soon be stocking a homegrown meat alternative that tastes and feels like meat and even sizzles on the barbecue.
The world is coming round to meat alternatives, but we need to speed the process up for the sake of the environment.
Delivering the extra protein older people need via biscuits could be a simple and effective way to help guard against muscle loss in ageing.
A review of research related to diversity in diet found studies repeatedly show that eating a wide variety of foods improves health and wellbeing.
Expert looks at latest diet trend which claims ‘resetting’ your hormones is the key to losing stubborn weight.
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, King's College London
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Lead for Evidence-Based Medicine and Nutrition, Aston Medical School, Aston University
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia
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Associate Professor, Deakin University
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Innovation - School of Health Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Public Health Policy, Deakin University
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Former Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, King's College London
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Personal Chair in Nutrition, The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Charles Perkins Centre Research Program Leader, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, University of Wollongong
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Programme Lead Nutrition and Health, Edge Hill University
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Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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