Blog
We are passionate about all things nutrition and health from farm to fork. In our blog below you’ll find some thoughts, news and reports from our core team as well as our specialist network and partners. Each focuses on current hot topics and issues in food nutrition and health. Enjoy and please do share and comment.
Will the new sugar tax work?
This month, the much anticipated sugar tax came into force in the UK. So what it is, why was it introduced and – most importantly – will it have any impact? The tax Soft drinks companies are now required to pay a levy on drinks with certain levels of added sugar: 18p...
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Can nuts and seeds reduce the risk of premature death?
The media picked up on a study suggesting that eating foods such as nuts and seeds could cut the risk of premature death by up to half.
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Health warnings for salt in Chinese takeaways: Nutrilicious News Digest
Coinciding with Salt Awareness Week, this week the media reported on high levels of salt content in Chinese takeaway meals from restaurants and supermarkets.
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New Public Health England report calls for calorie reduction: Nutrilicious News Digest
This week, Public Health England published a new report into calorie consumption, calling on food makers to cut calories in the products to help in the combat against obesity. Could you follow the 400-600-600 calorie guidelines?
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THE DEBATE OVER THE POWER OF PLANT-BASED DRINKS: PUTTING THE MISCONCEPTIONS TO BED
Below is a Press Release from the Alpro Science & Nutrition Team this week which we felt was worth sharing as it highlights a new and extensive review on the nutrition of plant-based drinks addressing a number of nutritional misconceptions. PRESS RELEASE: 7TH March...
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Celebrate Plant Power Day!
We’re proud to support the nation’s first Plant Power Day, taking place on Wednesday, 7 March 2018. Its aim is to encourage everyone to put plant-based foods first for all food and drink choices, at least for one day.
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Showing restaurant menu’s calorie content can help lower intake: Nutrilicious News Digest
This week, we explore the report showing that giving people information about calories on restaurant menus could help reduce intake. Another useful weapon in the fight against obesity?
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Ultra-processed foods linked to cancer: Nutrilicious News Digest
Popular in the news this week was the story linking eating ‘ultra-processed’ foods and cancer, following a study of 105,000 people over a five-year period.
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Going vegan can prevent diabetes: Nutrilicious News Digest
This week plant-based diets were back in the news again, following a study suggesting a vegan diet could help prevent diabetes. Here’s our analysis.
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Vegetarian and vegan diets more popular than ever: Nutrilicious News Digest
The rise in popularity of vegetarian and vegan diets is in the news. So is meat off the menu?
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