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We are passionate about all things to do with nutrition, health and the planet, from farm to fork.
Here you’ll find thoughts and news from our team and specialist network.
Key resources: Reducing blood pressure
We’ve pulled together key resources on blood pressure and how to reduce it, including both science and practice.
The lowdown on the DASH diet
One of the most effective ways to reduce hypertension is the DASH diet. Priya Tew RD gives you the lowdown.
Key resources: Diet and heart health
We’ve collated a list of key resources on the topic of diet and heart health, including both science and practice.
Key resources: Vegan savvy
We’ve pulled together a list of top resources on vegan diets and how to make them healthy
Getting Vegan Savvy for Veganuary
It’s Veganuary. What do we need to look out for to ensure eating vegan is still healthy?
Key resources: Plant-based diets and cardiometabolic health
To support the Plant-based diets and cardiometabolic health e-Symposium, we've pulled together a list of key resources for each of the sessions. We...
Plant-based eating and cardiometabolic health
What are the benefits of plant-based diets when it comes to cardiometabolic health?
Government sets voluntary calorie reduction targets
As the government sets out new calorie reduction guidelines for the food industry, we ask why, what and is it enough.
If we stop eating meat, what happens to farmers?
We’ve argued we need to cut down on eating meat. But we’re not deaf to the voice of the farmers.
Obesity strategy – more radical action needed
We desperately need a new food system and a strategy that supports good health. The government’s obesity strategy doesn’t go far enough.
Carb confusion: Type 2 diabetes
When it comes to diabetes management, carbohydrate intake is a controversial topic – with considerable inconsistencies in international recommendations.
New Government advice on vitamin D under lockdown
With many people experiencing reduced access to sunlight while staying at home, Public Health England (PHE) has re-issued its recommendation for...
Top Nutrition Tips for Clients at Home During Self-Isolation
Guest Expert Author: Sue Baic, RD During this difficult time many of our clients self-isolation or working from home may be changing their eating...
Top tips for getting insights from health and nutrition influencers
Are you working on a nutrition and health strategy for change? Trying to convince your colleagues or board that your wellbeing approach is right?...
Action on Sugar: Individual vs industry responsibility
What’s going to have the most impact on reducing sugar consumption in the UK – educating consumers and encouraging them to change their habits, or...
Is The Game Changers a meat industry breaker?
The Game Changers is causing a stir. The documentary by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Louie Psihoyos and James Cameron investigates plant-based...
Cholesterol and food: New science-based plan
The facts and figures around heart health and cholesterol are stark. Coronary heart disease (CHD) remains one of the major killers in the UK and...
Food choices for diabetes
When it comes to food choices, what should we be advising those suffering from type 2 diabetes to help them manage weight and glucose? Do we focus...
Will SACN report put an end to the saturated fat debate?
At long last, the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) report on saturated fats and health was published this month. The conclusion?...
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