Many of us germinated cress seeds on a bit of wet tissue at primary school, giving us a first introduction to edible microgreens. Recent interest in more diverse ways of…Read More >
nutrition
How we are raising awareness about the importance of millets for health, heritage and food security
2023 is the International Year of Millets, focusing attention on initiatives by national governments and development organisations to promote this important crop. In this blog, Grady Walker, Co-lead of the…Read More >
Frozen and tinned foods can be just as nutritious as fresh produce – here’s how
The ongoing cost of living crisis and fruit and vegetable shortages have left many people worrying about how they’re going to get these important foods in their diet. Yet in spite of...Read More >
Why you shouldn’t trust research which claims that a single foodstuff has amazing health benefits
You’ve probably read the stories proclaiming that eating blueberries reduces your risk of dementia, or red wine is good for your heart, or coffee protects against type 2 diabetes –…Read More >
We’re recycling potato skins to make prebiotics: here’s why that’s good for your gut – and the planet
It’s an unbelievable tragedy that a third of the world’s food is wasted. To put that in perspective, it would take an area the size of China to grow that much food –…Read More >
Sustainable and nutritious food – are these values irreconcilable?
We recently held the 4th Annual Institute for Food Nutrition and Health (IFNH) Forum on the theme of ‘Sustainable and Nutritious Food – are these values irreconcilable?’. To replicate the…Read More >
eNutri, web-based app testing project
We are seeking people aged 65 years or older to help us test eNutri, a Web-based app that aims to record accurate information about what people eat and drink. You…Read More >
Consumption of insect-based food products
This survey forms part of a research study within Food and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Reading. The aim is to investigate consumer perception of insect-based food products. Follow…Read More >
A whole new way of doing nutrition research
When I tell people about what I do for a living (a food scientist), I invariably get the same reaction. A roll of eyes and criticism about how the problem…Read More >
Fuller for longer? How appetite research is used – and misused
Has comfort eating become a pre-occupation for you during lockdown? Find out what we know about the science of our desire to eat and the myths around appetite-supressing foods in…Read More >