Food supplements: what to look out for

BVL advocates careful handling of food supplements and gives tips on how to buy them safely - especially online

20-Mar-2024 - On the occasion of World Consumer Day, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) advises responsible use of food supplements. They can be a useful supplement for population groups with nutrient deficiencies. Anyone buying food supplements should bear a few important points ...

Healthy ageing with micronutrients

19-Mar-2024 - The ageing process is associated with an altered requirement for essential micronutrients. In addition, changes in the bioavailability and postprandial variability of various nutrients are associated with ageing. However, it was previously unclear how quickly and to what extent micronutrients ...

Planted Launches first-of-its-kind fermented Steak & Expands Production

The better steak: 97% less CO₂e than its animal counterpart

18-Mar-2024 - Planted, the Swiss FoodTech trailblazer for clean label plant-based meats, proudly introduces its latest culinary innovation: the planted.steak, a game-changing fermented steak from plants, now available across numerous foodservice outlets in Europe. The launch of planted.steak as the first ...

Spelt: as good as its reputation?

The grain is considered to be particularly healthy and well tolerated, although people with coeliac disease should avoid spelt products containing gluten

15-Mar-2024 - Spelt has a good reputation, but many people don't even know that it is a type of wheat. Like common wheat, the grain comes from the botanical genus Triticum. "Unlike barley or rye, spelt is not a separate type of grain," explains Prof. Dr. Stephan C. Bischoff, Director of the Institute of ...

How a common food ingredient can take a wrong turn, leading to arthritis

12-Mar-2024 - A University of Colorado Department of Medicine faculty member says she and her colleagues have identified the means in which bacteria in the digestive system can break down tryptophan in the diet into an inflammatory chemical that primes the immune system towards arthritis. The research was ...

Expert: "Sustainable nutrition will gain in importance"

Thoughts on Healthy Eating Day on March 7

07-Mar-2024 - Vegetarian or meat-based? Sustainable or not? Diet is playing an increasingly important role in our society. For young people in particular, a healthy lifestyle - usually inspired by social media - is more important than ever. To mark Healthy Eating Day on 7 March, Dr. Juliane Heydenreich, ...

Swapping meat for Quorn lowers bad cholesterol by 10-percent

Regularly substituting meat for mycoprotein such as Quorn could help to lower bad cholesterol by 10-percent, which is comparable to switching to a Mediterranean or vegan diet.

06-Mar-2024 - egularly substituting meat for mycoprotein such as Quorn could help to lower bad cholesterol by 10-percent, which is comparable to switching to a Mediterranean or vegan diet. New research by the University of Exeter, published inClinical Nutrition,also found substituting meat for Quorn reduces ...

The invisible border: food packaging between protection and hidden risks

05-Mar-2024 - Food packaging is essential for the safety and shelf life of our food, but can also pose health risks due to the transfer of substances such as bisphenol A and phthalates. The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office emphasizes the need for strict regulations to minimize these risks, while ...

‘Naked Carbs’ and ‘Net Carbs’ – What Are They and Should You Count Them?

04-Mar-2024 - Expert commentary by CQUniversity researchersDr Charlotte Gupta,Dr Saman Khalesi,Dr Grace Vincent,Anna Balzerand Griffith University'sChris Irwin. According tosocial media, carbs come in various guises: naked carbs, net carbs, complex carbs and more. You might be wondering what these terms ...

BILLA sets an example for plant-based foods

04-Mar-2024 - BILLA is setting new industry standards when it comes to plant-based foods. One highlight is the mushroom-based salmon fillet, which is produced using a 3D printing process and is available at BILLA PFLANZILLA for the first time in a supermarket. Whether regionality, animal welfare, organic or ...