A healthy diet is more than just the right number of calories: our growth, development and health rely on a wide range of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, protein, fibre and essential fatty ...

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.

Dive into the world of vitamins and minerals and find out how micronutrients work in our bodies and how we can get them from our diet!

The contribution of physical activity to good health and quality of life has been known for centuries. The ancient philosopher Plato noted: “Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human ...

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 ...

Many of us can easily distinguish the differences between most fruit and vegetables but when it comes to the age-old question of, is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable, we are not really sure what to ...

Dietary fats are a macronutrient found in food. They belong to a larger group called lipids that also includes waxes, sterols and fat soluble vitamins. What are the main types of fats and in which ...

One food ingredient that is commonly on the receiving end of bad press is monosodium glutamate or MSG. However, this is unfounded. MSG can be safely used to add flavour and appeal to foods, and even ...

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 ...

Although chloride sounds similar to chlorine, the two should not be confused! Chloride is a mineral needed for many bodily functions, whereas chlorine is mainly used to keep swimming pools clean.

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 ...

Proteins are made up of many building blocks, known as amino acids. Our body needs dietary protein to supply amino acids for the growth and maintenance of our cells and tissues. Our dietary protein ...