Tag: food

A new FAO study highlights the vital role of mid-sized cities in providing services, enhancing rural livelihoods, and ensuring food security. Two-thirds of the world’s population live within an hour of an urban centre, emphasizing the importance of smaller urban areas.

The Mediterranean diet, named after the region that inspired it, has long been associated with better health. Now, a new study highlights a 23 percent reduction in mortality rates in women following the diet, providing even more evidence of the benefits that come with swapping processed foods for fresh fruit and vegetables

The FAO Food Outlook 2024/25 forecasts stable global food supplies, but warns of risks like extreme weather and geopolitical tensions impacting prices and food security.

Understand the significant health risks of junk food on children and ways to promote healthier eating habits. Junk food refers to food items with little to no nutritional value, often high in sugar, fat, and empty calories. While these foods are marketed as delicious and appealing, particularly to children, their consumption can have serious health consequences. This article explores the various impacts of junk food on children's health and provides insights on how to mitigate these risks.

World fisheries and aquaculture production has reached an all-time high, with aquaculture surpassing capture fisheries in the production of aquatic animals for the first time, according to the latest report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The 2024 edition of "The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture" (SOFIA) provides a comprehensive analysis of global trends, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices to meet rising demands and address food security challenges.

The 2024 Global Food Policy Report emphasizes the need for transforming global food systems to ensure sustainable, healthy diets for all.

: Explore the nutritional differences between egg whites and egg yolks to determine which part of the egg is healthier for you.

Two large European studies published by The BMJ highlight alarming associations between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of...

Discover the truth behind Indian dietary practices and their impact on health, as revealed by the latest report from ICMR and NIN. In a new research, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) notes that Unhealthy diet practices are the root cause of 56 percent of health issues in India.

Discover the myriad health benefits of adopting a plant-based diet, from heart health to weight loss.