Eating a plant-based diet doesn’t have to be boring
The secret to successful plant-based eating lies in balancing flavours and textures with a variety of ingredients. I grew up in a multicultural household – my father is Norwegian, my mother Bulgarian and Danish – and spent my early years in Tanzania, where, in the...
What do Australians want in a plant-based burger?
Preliminary findings of Australian consumers suggest that taste and texture remain a barrier when it comes to plant-based meat, and a ‘beef but better’ mindset is front and centre. Consumers across the globe are adopting flexitarian diets, motivated by health and...
These startups are revolutionising the sugar industry
A host of startups are overhauling one of the world’s favourite ingredients by turning sugar into fibre while innovating with better-for-you substitutes. While sugar may not technically be an addictive food, it’s as close to this distinction as any foodstuff gets. The...
Look and feel younger in 8 weeks on a vegan diet
Switching to a vegan diet for just eight weeks can significantly boost anti-aging benefits, a new study reveals. A groundbreaking study involving identical twins has found that following a healthy vegan diet for even a short time can offer anti-ageing effects,...
Current US Dietary Guidelines are not climate friendly
The current US Dietary Guidelines fail to address the health of the planet. Why is it that the climate crisis is being ignored and is there any hope of changing that? Every five years, the United States Department of Agriculture releases an update to the Dietary...
