Two new large studies from France suggest that eating higher amounts of certain preservatives is linked with an increase in the risk of type 2 diabetes and some cancers. These studies might not yet be able to prove cause and effect, but they certainly add to the case for choosing fresh or minimally processed foods … Continue Reading
Below is a practical, evidence‑based list of pesticides used in food production. For each one you’ll also see the typical food or crop uses and the associated health risks they’ve been linked to in scientific or regulatory literature. See also the post ‘When UK fresh foods are in season along with their residual pesticide levels’ … Continue Reading
Interactive table – 640 natural foods, when they’re in season, and their residual pesticide risk – a guide to picking seasonal foods whilst reducing the levels of pesticides you consume See also the post ‘A list of pesticides used in food production along with their associated risks‘ I created this for a project I’m working … Continue Reading
Click here to jump straight to the recipes. I make no secret of the fact I’m a bit of a bread ‘addict’, but bread has been a big part of my life. I was first taught how to make bread with my grandma many years ago, and continued to make it throughout my life – … Continue Reading
The NOVA Food Classification system was designed by Centre for Epidemiological Studies in Health and Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. If you’ve read Ultra Processed People by Prof. Chris van Tulleken, you’ll recognise the name as it’s the system he talks about at length in his book. It is designed … Continue Reading
TL;DR – among other things, Maltodextrin has been found to change the gut microbiome by killing the good bacteria. Those at risk of developing autoimmune or digestive illnesses should avoid it. It also causes big spikes in Insulin which is dangerous for diabetics and may contribute to the cause of the condition. Its inclusion within … Continue Reading
An emulsifier in bread is an optional ingredient which helps combine oils and waters that wouldn’t normally mix well together. We’re told they’re added mainly to improve the bread texture, but I suspect the reality is that it’s rather just a very cheap and easy way of vastly extending the shelf life of bread. If … Continue Reading
In a worrying 2024 study of 92,000 French adults using data collected between 2009 and 2021 from people from the NutriNet-Sante cohort, some very common food emulsifiers have been linked with huge increases in the chance of developing some types of cancer. Emulsifiers are very widely used additives in the food industry, most commonly found … Continue Reading
Warning – if you’re at all squeamish, or have a pet cat, it might be better to stop reading now! Studies have estimated that in Europe, somewhere between 43% and 67% of cats are infected with Toxoplasma Gondii. Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a parasitic protozoan known as Toxoplasma gondii (big ‘T’ little ‘g’). A parasitic protozoan is … Continue Reading
Finding a vegan or vegetarian restaurant in Sheffield is not easy, and a lot of places seem to be closing soon or have closed such as the lovely Blue Moon Café or ‘V or V’. However, there are still some gems out there. Here is a list of some highly rated vegan or vegetarian-friendly restaurants … Continue Reading
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