South Africans have experienced significant shocks to their livelihoods, and the threat of hunger presents a major concern for health, political and social stability.
A new UN report shows that hunger and food insecurity are rising worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic is adding to this trend, but is not the major driver.
Duckweed is the perfect space food: small, fast-growing and nutritious. By studying how light levels changed the production of radiation-fighting antioxidants, researchers made it even better.
Alexandra Jones, George Institute for Global Health; Bruce Neal, George Institute for Global Health, and Maria Shahid, George Institute for Global Health
We found less than half of all eligible foods carried health star ratings, and those that did were skewed towards foods with higher ratings. It’s time to make ratings mandatory.
Fast-food restaurants can be comforting places, but when they saturate communities, they crowd out healthy food sources and leave residents less nourished.
Winter is when porridge really comes into its own. From Paleolithic times to workhouse gruel to hipster health bowls, this simple dish is warming and nourishing.
Bubbly waters are becoming increasingly popular. While these carbonated, sometimes flavored beverages might cause slight harm to teeth, they are far better than soda. They might even be good for you.
Reverse dieting, GAPS, HCG, IIFYM. These might sound like meaningless acronyms, but they’re actually some of the latest trending diets. Unfortunately, there’s little evidence to support any of them.
If you haven’t already, join the sourdough revolution. Being home means you can tend to your starter, satisfy carb cravings, bake healthier bread and impress your friends on social media.
Through cooking children learn maths and comprehension skills, as well as how to be confident. Research also shows involving children in cooking helps them eat more healthily.