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Low-calorie sweeteners hit the sweet spot

Low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) are marketed as an integral part of weight loss plans, but their impact on weight maintenance and on conditions such as diabetes is still relatively

Cardiovascular disease and the war on salt

High sodium levels are linked to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, kidney disease and even the chances of having a stroke. In fact, the World Health Organisation (WHO)

The rise of the flexitarian diet

While the shift towards veganism began as a principled fight for animal welfare, it’s no secret that a boom in plant-based eating isn’t just being driven by customers

The untapped potential of CBD

Cannabidiol, or CBD, continues to be marketed as a non-intoxicating substance with a raft of wellness benefits. While still only licensed as a treatment for childhood epilepsies and

Diet against heart disease

Risk factors for cardiovascular disease, which causes around a third of all deaths globally, can be reduced through changes in diet. But the medical profession isn’t doing enough

The rich potential of omega 3s

Omega-3s have been a staple of the health food world for decades, with the fatty acids associated with a range of benefits, from lowering blood pressure to enhancing

The algal advantage of marine astaxanthin

Marine protein astaxanthin is a reddish pigment that belongs to a group of chemicals called carotenoids. It occurs naturally in certain algae and causes the pink or red