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Vitamin C for a cold – a comforting thought, isn't it? Carrots promising laser-like vision, courtesy of vitamin A? And the well-worn advice: chase the sunlight, eat the oily fish for that bone-strengthening vitamin D. We all nod along to the vital role of these invisible compounds. But have you ever stopped to truly consider the journey of these names, these simple letters that underpin our very well-being? When, precisely, did we stumble upon these fundamental keys to life

We live in an age of expedience. Time, they say, is a luxury. In our busy modern life, the ready meal has emerged as a seemingly indispensable partner. A quick fix, a culinary shortcut, a moment of respite from the tyranny of the kitchen. But at what cost? We’re told of convenience, of efficiency. Yet, behind the glossy packaging and the seductive promises of flavour, lies a complex and often troubling reality. A reality that extends far beyond the confines of our microwaves

Imagine: no salt . No preserved foods, no ancient trade routes paved with salt blocks. From Roman soldiers' pay to our modern kitchens, this humble mineral has silently shaped human civilisation. This seemingly simple compound, sodium chloride , has a history richer than its flavour. Ancient civilisations valued salt for its preservative powers , making it crucial for feeding growing populations. Egyptians mummified with it, Romans paid soldiers with it – that's where "salary

January is here, bringing the usual flood of ‘new year, new you’ wellness trends. Sound familiar? Each year, we’re drawn to quick fixes, restrictive diets, and ‘superfood’ fads that promise much but deliver little. By February, most have disappeared, leaving us back where we started—or worse, feeling like we’ve failed. Nutrition doesn’t need to be complicated or about setting unrealistic goals. It’s about practical, evidence-based choices that fit into your daily life—and yo

Rooting for Wellness: Are You Overlooking Winter’s Best Ingredients? As winter settles across the UK and Europe, the rhythm of the seasons becomes unmistakable. Colder days, longer nights, and supermarket shelves stocked with every imaginable produce, no matter the season. But amidst this abundance, have we lost sight of what winter has to offer? Why are so many of us reaching for out-of-season options when the bounty of root vegetables is right at our fingertips? These hardy

The holiday season is a time of joy, generosity, and connection, but it also poses a challenge: how can we celebrate abundance without creating excessive waste? Across the UK and Europe, festive traditions often leave a trail of discarded food and materials, an unintended contrast to the ideals of care and sharing that underpin these celebrations. Each year, millions of perfectly good Christmas puddings, mince pies, and turkeys go uneaten. In the UK alone, an estimated 5 mill

Forget the promise of miracle pills or cutting-edge medical interventions. What if the true secret to living longer and better was something far simpler and far more delicious? What if the food we eat holds the key to not just adding years to our lives but truly enhancing the quality of those years? In a world obsessed with extending life, have we overlooked the crucial question: How do we want to live those years? Longevity, healthspan, and lifespan are shaped not only by ou

Why Are Schools Neglecting Food Education? Schools in the UK and across Europe are uniquely positioned to shape public health, yet food education is often overlooked. Countries like Finland , where school meals are free and nutritionally balanced, and France , where nutrition is part of the national curriculum, show how prioritising food education can lead to healthier, more informed future generations. If countries like Finland can do it, why can’t we? Schools as the Front L

Soil is vanishing—and with it, the bedrock of our food supply. Yes, you read that right: the very dirt under our feet, the silent stage for 95% of the food we eat, is slipping away. According to the UN, a third of the planet’s soils are already degraded . Over half of our agricultural land is tapped out, with 90% of fertile land set to collapse by 2050 unless we rethink our relationship with the earth. Let that sink in. A world without soil as we know it. The food system we r