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Parsing which foods are healthy and which are less so isn’t always straightforward – a new rating system aims to demystify the process
The new system generally gives higher scores to fruits, vegetables and minimally processed foods. RapidEye/iStock via Getty Images…
Ultra-processed foods: it’s not just their low nutritional value that’s a concern
Many everyday food products are ultra-processed. Jiri Hera/ Shutterstock Richard Hoffman, University of Hertfordshire In countries such as…
Food expiration dates don’t have much science behind them – a food safety researcher explains another way to know what’s too old to eat
Without obvious signs of contamination like the mold in this jam, consumers use expiration dates to decide whether…
‘Food sequencing’ really can help your glucose levels. Here’s what science says about eating salad before carbs
Shutterstock Leonie Heilbronn, University of Adelaide Biochemist and author of the Glucose Revolution Jessie Inchauspé says tweaking your…
Is intermittent fasting the diet for you? Here’s what the science says
Intermittent fasting could have an array of health benefits, but as of yet there are no long-term studies…