Sodium Reduction Off-track Warns WHO
The world is falling behind on its global target to reduce sodium intake by 30 per cent by 2025.
Sodium Reduction Off-track Warns WHO
Digging around how we grow, consume and dispose of our food.
A Cuppa Makes It Better
A Cuppa Makes It Better
A mug of tea can be just what the doctor ordered to get through the cold winter months, according to the UK Tea and Infusions Association
A Big Scoop For Ben & Jerry’s
A Big Scoop For Ben & Jerry’s
Cow burps and manure probably aren’t top of mind for most people tucking into a tub of Chunky Monkey ice cream. But they certainly are for the ice cream makers Ben & Jerry’s, who have announced "Project Mootopia" to tackle climate change through seaweed...
How To Dispose Of Our Takeaway Cup Problem?
How To Dispose Of Our Takeaway Cup Problem?
Pick up takeaway cappuccino. Drink it on the way to the office. Throw away the cup in the recycling bin. Easy, right? Actually most coffee cups can’t be recycled through public recycling bins and you could actually be responsible for all the rubbish in that bin -...
Win-Win Eating: Sustainable Food Is Cheaper
Win-Win Eating: Sustainable Food Is Cheaper
The cost of living is rising fast, mainly as a result of sharp increases in the price of energy, food and other essential goods. So many people are looking for ways to economise without reducing their quality of life. Researchers have some good news - adopting a...
Algae: A Hero For Nature And Health
Algae: A Hero For Nature And Health
Many eyes are now turning to the sea as we hunt for solutions to global problems like climate change, biodiversity loss and unhealthy diet. Water covers more than 70 per cent of the planet, much of it teaming with thousands of species of algae, which is proving to...
Sustainable Spirits Advance ‘Good Drink’ Movement
Sustainable Spirits Advance ‘Good Drink’ Movement
Whether you’re raising a glass to progress on tackling climate change at COP26 or you want to drown your sorrows that the pledges don’t go far enough, there’s a new book that will help you choose a more sustainable spirit for the occasion.A Good Drink: In Pursuit...
Cheese For Good
Cheese For Good
If you’re like me, you may have occasionally tucked into a few chunks of month-old cheese from the back of the fridge when you get back late. But how about nibbling on one that’s been around for 21 years?Well you’ve now got the chance to bid at auction on a...
Climate Positive Food: Eat Out To Help Out The Planet
Climate Positive Food: Eat Out To Help Out The Planet
The era of ‘climate positive’ eating out is here. As we scramble to reduce our impact on the planet, a new generation of cafés and restaurants is making the task easier - and more enjoyable - for us.Tim Grant is an unlikely eco-warrior at first glance. Looking at...
SPOTLIGHT: Meat Eating In Decline
SPOTLIGHT: Meat Eating In Decline
The average person is now eating less meat. The health and environmental benefits of reducing meat consumption have been known for a while, but there’s evidence that people are now actually changing their eating habits to a more plant-based diet.An extensive study...
Price Of Food Rises Across World
Price Of Food Rises Across World
As if we haven’t all got enough to worry about, the cost of food is continuing to rise across the world.The United Nations food agency has reported that world food prices rose for the tenth month in a row in March, hitting their highest level since June 2014....
Does Coffee Burn More Fat During Exercise?
Does Coffee Burn More Fat During Exercise?
Coffee, green tea and other caffeinated drinks are a popular way to start the morning. Not only does it give many people a much-needed boost, but caffeine can also help when it comes to fitness.Studies show it can help people exercise harder and for longer, and...
Fighting For The Bees
Fighting For The Bees
Bees are probably the most important insect on the planet. Not just because of the honey and other products they produce directly, but because they are the most prolific pollinators we have.Quite simply, without them, many plants would die. Ever watched The Bee...
