If you didn’t have food allergies as a child, is it possible to develop them as an adult? The short answer is yes. But the reasons why are much more complicated.
Category: Food and Nutrition
No, taking drugs like Ozempic isn’t ‘cheating’ at weight loss or the ‘easy way out’
Obesity medication that is effective has been a long time coming. Enter semaglutide (sold as Ozempic and Wegovy) which is helping people improve weight-related health, including lowering risk of heart attack and stroke, while also silencing ‘food noise’
Thinking of trying a detox? Here’s what you need to know first
Do detoxes work? Research dietitian Laureate Professor Clare Collins AO explains
What does having a ‘good relationship with food’ mean? 4 ways to know if you’ve got one
Laureate Professor Clare Collins AO and Professor Tracy Burrows from HMRI’s Food and Nutrition research program share what having a good relationship with food really looks like.
The cost of living is biting. Here’s how to spend less on meat and dairy
The cost of groceries has risen substantially over the last year So how can you save money on meat and dairy products without skimping on nutrients?
PRIME Drinks – why the hype and are they safe for children?
PRIME Drinks are the latest hype amongst pre-teens or teens, but are they safe?
Running gels and protein powders can be convenient boosts for athletes – but be sure to read the label
Can running gels and protein powders do anything food can’t?
Ozempic helps weight loss by making you feel full. But certain foods can do the same thing – without the side-effects
Ozempic is a medication used to manage type 2 diabetes and as a weight loss drug. But how much do we really need drugs like Ozempic? Can we use food as medicine to replace them? While diet and drugs can both work, both have their challenges.
Can chewing help manage stress, pain and appetite? Here’s what the science says
Chewing has benefits for brain function, stress, anxiety, exam performance, pain perception, as well as hunger and food intake. Here’s what the research about chewing more says, in experiments that used either food or chewing gum.
Stop hating on pasta – it actually has a healthy ratio of carbs, protein and fat
Is pasta bad for you or is it actually healthy? Find out from HMRI researcher and Molecular nutritionist Dr Emma Beckett.
