

5 Scottish foods to support menopausal women
Scotland has a rich larder of healthy, nutritious foods. I’ve highlighted 5 Scottish foods that when eaten in a way that follows the...

Scottish cold pressed rapeseed oil - Is it healthier than extra-virgin olive oil?
Both extra-virgin olive oil and cold pressed rapeseed oil are healthy oils to have in your kitchen. Olive oil is often promoted as a...

Dairy and nutrition: why you should try cottage cheese
There's over 750 different cheeses produced in Britain & cottage cheese is definitely one you should try! High in protein & low in calories

Honeyberry or Haskap - another healthy, local and seasonal berry for Scottish consumers to enjoy
The honeyberry is what it’s referred to as in Scotland, but in other parts of the World it’s also known as the haskap berry. In the...


Venison – local, lean and lots of nutrients
Recent research undertaken by 56 Degree Insight found that 52% of consumers choose venison because of taste; 34% because of high quality;...


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...


Burns Supper - How healthy is haggis?
One of the main ingredients of haggis is liver, which is high in vitamin A, vitamin B12 and folate. Heart and lungs will provide some iron,