Tearing off plastic wrap from the meat or prepackaged fruit and vegetables you purchased at the supermarket may contaminate your food with micro- and nanoplastics, according to a new research review published in the journal NPJ Science of Food. “Plastic contamination may also occur when you’re unwrapping deli meat and cheese, steeping a tea bagContinue reading “Microplastics shed by food packaging are contaminating our food and drink, new scientific review finds”
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Ultra-processed food increases risk of early death, international study finds
In a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine (Nilson et al., 2025), researchers reported “a linear dose-response association between the ultra-processed food consumption and all-cause mortality” when they examined official surveys previously undertaken in the United Kingdom (UK) and US, as well as Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Chile and Mexico. (NilsonContinue reading “Ultra-processed food increases risk of early death, international study finds”
Dietary & lifestyle strategies to reduce human exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics
In a recent commentary published in the journal Brain Medicine, three medical doctors (MDs) identified dietary and lifestyle-based strategies that may reduce human exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs). This commentary was published shortly after a research study published in Nature Medicine reported that the human brain contains “approximately a spoon’s worth of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs).”Continue reading “Dietary & lifestyle strategies to reduce human exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics”
A new approach to nutrition science is needed to address current food systems challenges
An informative and timely new editorial has been published in Nutrition & Dietetics (February 2025). The editorial is titled “A new approach to nutrition science is needed to address current food systems challenges” (Machado, 2025). Here, the author notes that: “Promoting healthy and sustainable food systems for current and future generations is central in realisingContinue reading “A new approach to nutrition science is needed to address current food systems challenges”
Edible mushrooms as an alternative to animal protein for having a more sustainable diet
A newly published review by Pashaei et al. (2024) concludes that the mushroom is a good nutritional and environmental meat substitute as it has less environmental impact, including lower carbon, water, and land footprints compared to red meat, including beef and mutton (lamb) (Pashaei et al., 2024). Nutritional benefits of mushrooms In terms of mushrooms’Continue reading “Edible mushrooms as an alternative to animal protein for having a more sustainable diet”
New study highlights freezer’s potential to reduce food waste and greenhouse gas emissions
“A national survey found that discarded frozen items make up about 6% of wasted household food in the United States. Based on frozen food’s relatively small contribution to food waste and other findings in the study, researchers say urging consumers to stock their freezers might be one way to prevent premature disposal of food. Results showedContinue reading “New study highlights freezer’s potential to reduce food waste and greenhouse gas emissions”
September 29: International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste: Stop food loss and waste. For the people. For the Planet.
September 29, 2024 is the fifth observance of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW). This year’s theme is: ‘Climate Finance for Food Loss and Waste Reduction.’ This day highlights the critical need for financing to bolster efforts to reduce food loss and waste, contribute to achieving climate goals and advancing the 2030Continue reading “September 29: International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste: Stop food loss and waste. For the people. For the Planet.”
April 24 is Stop Food Waste Day
The single largest day of action in the fight against global food waste. See the links below to learn about the various ways you can show your support and make a difference to prevent food waste on this day to Stop Food Waste (and every day): RECIPES & TIPS It all starts at home. CheckContinue reading “April 24 is Stop Food Waste Day”
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (September 29, 2022): Small steps make a difference
September 29th is designated as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. It is estimated that approximately 14% of food produced in the world is lost between harvest and retail, while an estimated 17% of total global food production is wasted. Saving just one-fourth of the food currently lost or wasted aroundContinue reading “International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (September 29, 2022): Small steps make a difference”
Glyphosate may be harming bumblebee hives: new research
“As bees continue to decline, scientists have found many contributors, including climate change and landscape transformation. Now they’ve added another one: glyphosate” – a broad-spectrum herbicide that is used primarily for weed control in agriculture. A recent study published in the journal Science found that “exposure to glyphosate can impair a bumblebee’s ability to maintain hive temperature,Continue reading “Glyphosate may be harming bumblebee hives: new research”
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