
Brain food: Preparing for exams
Stress is a common issue, especially for students studying for exams or feeling pressured to complete course assignments on time. ...


VEG POWER - Your chance to get involved!
VEG POWER is a marketing fund that will use the best people in the advertising industry to create impactful, innovative digital campaigns....

The tipping point - Time to tackle Scotland's poor diet and health
Monday (26th February) saw the publication of two new reports from Food Standards Scotland on the Scottish diet and retail food...

Just to be clear...Sugar means Sugar
It seems there is still a lot of confusion around sugars. Not surprising, considering the amount of misinformation on the internet and...

6 tips for being more productive at work
Diet can play a huge impact on your energy levels, your cognitive function and your overall productivity at work. Poor nutrition and...

The politics of our food system
Each year the UN Food and Agriculture Organization celebrates World Food Day on the 16th October to commemorate the founding of the...

Looking after your liver
Until recently, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was considered to be quite rare and harmless. For most people, a fatty liver...

Are you a man aged 45 to 64 who enjoys an occasional drink?
I recently attended a meeting in London where I learnt more about the evidence-based campaign ‘Have a little less, feel a lot better’...


The importance of nutrition expertise in food and drink innovation
Make Innovation Happen is a new service that is available to help businesses innovate or develop new products. The Scottish food and...
Healthy eating for older adults – the importance of protein
Many nutritional requirements do not differ between younger and older adults. However energy requirements tend to be slightly lower due...