This November, the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is relaunching its expanded #SwitchToWholeGrains campaign to ...

EU regulations ensure all pesticide levels are strictly controlled and safe for consumers. The nutritional benefits of whole ...

Whole grains remain highly nutritious; while they contain antinutrients, these have minimal impact on nutrient absorption and ...

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Nowadays there is a mass of information and advice available from different sources about nutrition and health, and interested individuals can find details about the nutrients (e.g. carbohydrates, fat ...

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 ...

Not all brown foods are whole grain; colour can be misleading. Check if “whole grains” are listed as first ingredients on the label, not just check appearance.

This part of our Facts on Fats review explains in more detail the different functions that dietary fats have in the human body, it covers dietary recommendations on fats from (inter)national ...

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 ...

Laura joined EUFIC in 2002 as Scientific Advisor, and has since contributed to the growth of the organisation fulfilling different functions throughout the years. She leads the organisation since ...

Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease, defined as abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that poses a health risk.1It has been recognised as a major public health concern and a significant ...

A balanced diet is not only about eating the right kinds of foods but also about consuming them in the right amounts. Larger portions may encourage over consumption, which, in turn, may lead to weight ...