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Chris van Tulleken, physician and popularizer , takes us on this journey in which he explains science at hand everything there is to know...

According to Carlo Petrini, creator and founder of Slow Food, it is the text that each of us should run out and buy. If we really are what we eat we need to reconsider what we are eating and how we should shop. A must for everyone.

Swipe Right for Supper? Are we truly closer to our food? In our digital world, even something as fundamental as our food is being reimagined through the glow of the smartphone screen. Gen Z, a generation that’s never known a world without the internet, is supposedly forging a new connection with local produce – not just through market stalls, but via the sleek interface of their mobiles . Insta-Harvest: Real Connection or Just Good Content? We hear of Instagram accounts cele

Remember when food packaging was just… there? A silent guardian against the elements? Well, those days are long gone. In 2025, our relationship with what wraps our groceries is undergoing a radical transformation, driven by environmental urgency, tech innovation, and a demand for radical transparency. Real-Time Insights: Getting the Full Story From Your Food Wrap Forget passive layers of plastic. Today's food packaging is getting smart . Imagine scanning a QR code on your loc

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