Is ultra-processed food making us fat and sick? A number of researchers argue that extremely processed foods are the reason behind rising rates of obesity, diabetes and other metabolic diseases. But others aren’t so certain.
Researchers debunk common food myths More and more people are concerned that certain foods may be poisoning us, and that we have to eat purer, more natural food. But food scientists have different concerns than the general public.
Mums with low iodine intake risk kids with behavioural problems However, researchers are uncertain whether an iodine deficiency leads to a delay in brain development.
Is it dangerous to eat food grown right by the road? A reader wonders how pollution affects the food crops that grow along Norwegian roads.
Cod may be healthier than salmon for overweight men When researchers looked at the diets of northern Norwegian men over a 13-year period, they found that lean fish was good for both cholesterol and blood pressure levels. But not everyone is sure this is true.
Pregnant women who eat fewer eggs and meat can have kids with late brain development Norwegian researchers have found that five-year-olds who received little vitamin B12 as infants tend to have greater problems solving various language and numerical problems as well as understanding other children's emotions.
Nut consumers live longer lives People who eat a handful of nuts every day have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, and they are less likely to die from respiratory diseases, diabetes and infections, according to a new study.
Milk proteins have slimming effect Proteins from milk kept mice slim, whereas proteins from pork and chicken had the opposite effect.
Is fruit really that healthy? Fruit does contain quite a lot of sugar, but does that make it as unhealthy as candy?
Clearing the name of frozen veggies once and for all More and more people are trying to eat locally grown foods. But especially in winter, local vegetables are most likely to be found in the supermarket’s freezer section.
Why you should consider buying those expensive frozen peas According to one researcher, most uf us are eating poor quality peas.
Why you should steam your veggies There's no doubt: vegetables are good for you. But researchers point out that common cooking methods are wasting vital nutrients.
Health by dark chocolate? You’ve heard the claims — chocolate reduces stress, makes you smarter, prevents cardiovascular disease—and one expert even counts it as a vegetable. What’s the real skinny behind those assertions?