Nutrition News! 3 Things We Learned at Food Matters Live 2018
Alex Ruani (our research director) and I (Dr Michelle here!) were at Food Matters Live again this year, and had a fantastic time! The food industry is growing so quickly and it’s amazing to see the role of science nutrition in the future of food. So here’s our summary of 3 key highlights we thought…
Are These Supplements Killing Us?
“Some supplements linked to increased risk of death”, reads a terrifying headline in The Guardian. Of course, the moment I see something like this, my sceptic sense begins tingling… First of all, which supplements are they talking about? And even then, at what doses? So, I delved into the data to find out for you.…
UK Government vs Food Industry: Measures to Halve Child Obesity by 2030
Have you heard this? It’s been all over the news… The UK government just released a staggeringly lengthy list of measures to tackle child obesity. And things are being shaken up! Chefs are panicking. Food companies are furious. TV producers trembling. I’ve received countless questions about this… So what’s my take? First, let’s look at…
Intermittent Fasting: Good or Bad for Your Gut Bacteria?
Ever been told you need more bacterial diversity? (You probably did hear that, from me!). Yes, we do need a more “diverse” bacterial garden to reap all kinds of benefits – from a lower body weight to sharper senses… But what happens if we skip a few meals? Would these tiny helpers in our gut…
Science Catch-up. Strawberries To Relieve Inflammation?
Welcome to our Thursday Science Catch-up: curated links by The Health Sciences Academy. Get our email updates every other Thursday here (it’s free). Let’s catch you up with studies and news that recently made the headlines! Click on your favourite topics to read our summary: 1. Strawberries to relieve inflammation? 2. Tricked by wine and…
Science Catch-up. Your Kids Might Be Fitter Than Their World Cup Heroes…
Welcome to our Thursday Science Catch-up: curated links by The Health Sciences Academy. Get our email updates every other Thursday here (it’s free). Let’s catch you up with studies and news that recently made the headlines! Click on your favourite topics to read our summary: 1. Your kids might be fitter than their World Cup…
Science Catch-up. Fasting For Gut Damage Repair?
Welcome to our Thursday Science Catch-up: curated links by The Health Sciences Academy. Get our email updates every other Thursday here (it’s free). Let’s catch you up with studies and news that recently made the headlines! Click on your favourite topics to read our summary: 1. Fasting for gut damage repair? 2. Zinc overdose from…
Science Catch-up. Probiotic Apple Snacks: Filling Fruit With “Good” Bacteria?
Welcome to our Thursday Science Catch-up: curated links by The Health Sciences Academy. Get our email updates every other Thursday here (it’s free). Let’s catch you up with studies and news that recently made the headlines! Click on your favourite topics to read our summary: 1. Probiotic apple snacks: filling fruit with “good” bacteria? 2.…
Science Catch-up. Walk And Bike To School Day.
Welcome to our Thursday Science Catch-up: curated links by The Health Sciences Academy. Get our email updates every other Thursday here (it’s free). Let’s catch you up with studies and news that recently made the headlines! Click on your favourite topics to read our summary: 1. What’s your child’s walk count? 2. Give yourself more…
Science Catch-up. Shocking Stats: How Much Food Do We Waste?
Welcome to our Thursday Science Catch-up: curated links by The Health Sciences Academy. Get our email updates every other Thursday here (it’s free). Let’s catch you up with studies and news that recently made the headlines! Click on your favourite topics to read our summary: 1. Shocking stats: How much food do we waste? 2.…