The EU mandates labelling of 14 most common allergens. This article explores what these allergens are and foods to watch out ...

PBDAs, such as drinks and yoghurts made from legumes (e.g., soy), oats, nuts (e.g., almonds), rice, or coconut, have become increasingly popular in recent years. They are often used as alternatives to ...

Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment of food allergies, and learn how to manage them safely with expert tips on ...

A food allergy is defined as an abnormal immune response to a food. Although all foods have the potential to cause an allergic reaction, most food allergies are caused by 14 common food allergens.

Given the priority for population dietary change there is a need for a greater understanding of the determinants that affect food choice. This review examines the major influences on food choice with ...

Recommendations driven by health, diversity, and values: Around half of nutrition professionals would recommend PBDAs to increase dietary diversity or address sustainability and ethical concerns.

Dietary fibre is a group of compounds found in plants that cannot be fully digested in our gut. Fibre-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains have been consistently shown to benefit our ...

EUFIC’s review Facts on Fats provides the reader with an extensive, though easy to understand, overview of the various aspects related to the fats we consume through our diets. To make this ...

The best before and use by date labels are the most widely used types of date labelling on food in Europe. This article explains the difference between these types of date label and which food ...

Regular exercise has been consistently shown to benefit both body and mind, as well as reducing the risk of several diseases. It’s beneficial for our health in different ways, and most national ...

When are fruit and vegetables in season across Europe? EUFIC has created a pioneering tool for you to explore and follow a more sustainable diet. On the map you will see Europe’s six climatic regions.

We aim to live a healthy life and it has become a hot topic of debate in the media and society to describe what healthy living is. Healthy living is having the opportunity, capability and motivation ...