No major international authority currently classifies vegan diets as a risk factor for colorectal cancer. Guidance continues ...

BETTER4U is a Horizon Europe-funded project (2023–2027) aiming to develop comprehensive research and innovative, personalised interventions to address and prevent obesity across the lifespan. The ...

When are fruit and vegetables in season across Europe? EUFIC has created a pioneering tool for you to explore and follow a more sustainable diet. On the map you will see Europe’s six climatic regions.

Sugars are the building blocks of all carbohydrates and can be classified into monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides and poly-saccharides: Monosaccharides are one-unit-only sugars like ...

Sugars are everywhere in our diets. They are found naturally in foods or are added to various foods and drinks. Sources of sugar in our diets include fruits and fruit juices, soft drinks, honey, jams ...

Laura joined EUFIC in 2002 as Scientific Advisor, and has since contributed to the growth of the organisation fulfilling different functions throughout the years. She leads the organisation since ...

Given the priority for population dietary change there is a need for a greater understanding of the determinants that affect food choice. This review examines the major influences on food choice with ...

Nowadays there is a mass of information and advice available from different sources about nutrition and health, and interested individuals can find details about the nutrients (e.g. carbohydrates, fat ...

The study surveyed 507 young adults who evaluated eight infographic topics, including comfort eating, gut health, mental wellbeing, social eating and improving performance. Substantial engagement: ...

Dive into the world of vitamins and minerals and find out how micronutrients work in our bodies and how we can get them from our diet!

However, the behaviours that can cause these diseases are common and changing them may mean changing long standing habits. Many people are involved in supporting and encouraging changes in the ...

A healthy diet is more than just the right number of calories: our growth, development and health rely on a wide range of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, protein, fibre and essential fatty ...