In the news: Can a keto diet prevent and treat cancer?
Recent news stories reported that a ketogenic diet – a dietary pattern high in fat and protein while low in carbohydrates – can prevent and treat cancer. While the study behind these news stories adds important insights to the wider scientific effort to cancer prevention and treatment, there are a few things to keep in mind when reading the headlines.
EUFIC granted EU4Health Programme contribution to promote public health in Europe
The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) welcomes being awarded the EU4Health (EU4H) Programme operating grant for 2022, as part of the EU’s largest programme to boost public health in Europe. Launched as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic, EU4H is managed by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA), and it is aimed at improving and fostering health in the European Union.
Bridging the gap between healthy and sustainable diets
This infographic presents the results of EUFIC's consumer research study that aimed at examining how best to communicate to consumers about healthy and sustainable food.
In the news: Will eating more olive oil make you live longer?
Recent news stories reported that eating more than half a tablespoon of “olive oil” a day reduces the risk of dying from heart disease and cancer. While olive oil is a core part of the Mediterranean diet which has long been recognised as a source of nutrients and substances associated with good health, there are a few things to keep in mind when reading the headlines.
Titanium dioxide ban comes into force, companies have six months to adjust
Caterers and restaurants see boost in public trust following pandemic
Caterers and restaurants saw a significant boost to public trust in the past year because of the pandemic, according to a new survey of trust in the food industry-funded by EIT Food.
Fatty acid in palm oil associated with spread of cancerous cells
In the news: Does palm oil increase cancer spread?
Recent news stories reported that palmitic acid - a fatty acid found in palm oil – could increase cancer spread. While this study brings relevant findings, there’s a few things to keep in mind when reading the headlines.
Food Imaginarium gets students immersed in the world of tomatoes with all their senses
“Tomatoes are very good for the cells” said a student after finishing the activity Food Imaginarium - learning about food with all senses at the elementary school CEIP Leopoldo Calvo Sotelo in Madrid this October.
