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Saving these 1,000 plants from extinction could feed millions

Over 1,000 plants could help solve vitamin B deficiencies but are underused.

Culture news

Roquefort makers feeling blue over nutri system that 'defies heritage'

The Nutri-Score is based on five letters and a color code, according to the nutritional quality of each foodstuff. The Nutri-Score of 90% of cheeses, including Roquefort, is D and E - the least nutritious.

Eco-Innovation

This modular vertical farm could sweep away 'urban food deserts'

Securing affordable and healthy food for low-income communities is increasingly challenging, but urban farming could be the solution.

Nature

Ukrainians keep wild beekeeping tradition alive

Ukraine is one of the main producers of honey in Europe. Around 1.5 per cent of Ukraine's population is engaged in various forms of beekeeping, according to the United Nations.

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Nature

These 'turtle dogs' are sniffing out a threatened species

Furry 4-legged friends are helping conservationists to track down ornate box turtles, whose habitats are quickly disappearing

Green News

A record-breaking 500,000 people have signed up to Veganuary this year

There’s been a surge of interest in plant-based diets, with the UK ranked the top country for veganism worldwide.

Living

What is 'intuitive eating' and is it a credible diet?

This anti-diet approach to losing weight is all about trusting your instincts. And that means eating what you want, when you want.

Living

Plant-based diets could remove over a decade of global CO2 emissions

Research shows how reducing our meat consumption could "drastically" reduce the effects of climate change.

Europe News

EU wants to slash pesticide use by 50% and boost organic farming

Amid coronavirus economic concerns, the European Commission is moving forward with its plans to make Europe's farms greener.

Living

How can you boost your immune system during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Consultant Dietitian and Nutritionist Paula Mee tells us which foods to stock up on and which to avoid.

USA

Euroviews. One minute it's cancerous, next it's fine? What red meat studies really tell us ǀ View

Everyone has heard the message that meat is unhealthy. But many people aren’t listening, and it’s not even clear they should.

Green News

The future of sports nutrition: protein powder made from food waste

The company leading the way in nutrition by making sustainable food supplements and protein powders from household and grocery food waste.

Next Series

EU Labs use groundbreaking "CRMs" to check pesticides in food

In partnership with The European Commission

The European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) is developing Certified Reference Materials (a “CRM”) to check pesticides in foods. A CRM is a measurement standard supporting laboratories to check the quality of their measurement methods.

Destinations

An oasis in Marrakesh

Majestic horses and turquoise water - spending 3 days in the family-owned Selman Marrakech.

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Hong Kong mothers stage breastfeeding flashmob protest

Dozens of breastfeeding mothers took over Hong Kong's Central financial district on Saturday (May 5) to protest over prejudices against giving nourishment to their little ones in public.

France

Which French fruits and vegetables are most likely to be contaminated

A French NGO analysed data from 19 types of fruit and 33 types of vegetables to see which produce contained traces of pesticide contamination.

Living

The truth behind ‘magic’ probiotics

What you need to know for a healthy use of probiotics.

Living

Is sipping the way to healthy eating?

Should you be sipping instead of chewing?

World News

World Diabetes Day: where in Europe is the disease most rife?

More than one-in-12 adults suffer from diabetes in some EU countries.

Living

Dancing is the best medicine

Discover an NHS-approved meditative dance and movement system aiding mental wellbeing and physical fitness.