Eating

Food and Drink

Lisbon voted Europe's Best Culinary Destination for the first time

Lisbon has been honoured with the Best Culinary Destination in Europe award at the World Culinary Awards. The capital has long been recognised for its gastronomic offerings.

03/10/2024

Food and Drink

Insects, the superfood with an image problem gets a makeover

London welcomes its first fully bug-based restaurant and Euronews Culture was in the queue to sample its intriguing menu based on the humble cricket.

02/10/2024

Health news

Swallowing may trigger serotonin release in flies, new research finds

Receptors in the oesophagus lead to the release of serotonin when ‘good quality food’ is consumed, researchers say.

19/09/2024

Health news

Just 8 minutes of TikTok content can impact body image, study finds

TikTok content that is “pro-anorexia” can be damaging to young women’s body image, researchers said.

15/08/2024

wellbeing

Does it really matter if you eat before you go swimming?

Despite warnings about swimming on a full stomach, eating before you jump in the pool is generally nothing to worry about. But something else might be.

22/07/2024

wellbeing

Why being a Swiftie could be good for your health

A study showed that the singer’s openness regarding her body image issues could have lifted her fans’ stigma helping them to seek help.

17/07/2024

Culture news

'Super Size Me' documentary maker Morgan Spurlock dies of cancer

The US documentary director took on the mighty fast-food sector over what it served up to millions, even though the diet caused him severe physical and psychological damage.

24/05/2024

Scenes

Meet the Spanish biologists turning foraging into fine art

In partnership with Media City

"Wild plants connect us to the environment in which we live."

22/01/2024

Georgia

Georgian cheese faces food safety concerns over unregistered producers

Experts warn that around 95% of dairy products on the Georgian market come from unregistered factories, raising huge concerns for Brussels.

24/07/2023

Health news

Late-night eating will actually make you hungrier, study finds

Eating late affects the way our body stores fat and regulates our appetite, new research shows.

06/10/2022

Health news

TikTok users encouraged to promote unhealthy food and drink brands

According to a new report, users on the social media platform are being encouraged to act as "unofficial brand ambassadors".

26/07/2022

Food and Drink

Dubai’s first-ever Michelin star winners revealed

History is made as two Dubai restaurants scoop two stars, while nine score one star in the Middle East's first-ever Michelin guide

13/07/2022

Russia

'Tasty, full stop': Former McDonald's restaurants reopen in Moscow

The restaurants were sold to a Russian owner and have relaunched on Sunday after McDonald's withdrew over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

12/06/2022

Green News

Would you eat sweets made out of insects?

The Israeli company behind these gummy bears feeds its insects with the finest organic grass.

18/02/2022

Travel News

These are the best hotel breakfasts in the world

Here's where you can get the tastiest morning meal, according to Tripadvisor reviews

16/01/2022

Ukraine

Soup-erpower? How Borscht is causing a spat between Russia and Ukraine

A Ukrainian chef is fighting to get Borscht recognised as part of his country's cultural heritage.

01/12/2020