If we all ate like rich countries, we’d need 7 Earths
Rich nations are eating more meat and dairy than what is sustainable for them and for the planet.
Tag: food
Soap bubbles are quite good pollinators, a new paper shows
They look pretty, too.
Coronavirus threatens to worsen global food crisis, UN warns
The pandemic might add more weight onto the already heavy burden of food shortage.
When otters play with rocks, it’s because they’re excited about food
I've never related to anything more in my life.
Despite an increasing need, school meals are getting less healthy in the US
The Trump administration is proposing new rules to make meals less healthy.
COVID-19 unlikely to spread through food or food packaging, says WHO in new guidelines for companies
A new report offers guidelines for food staff and delivery to stay safe during the pandemic.
A new study looked at how early complex European cultures farmed and ate
They seemed to be doing alright for themselves.
Predators can learn what food to avoid from watching TV
Seems you can learn some useful tips from watching TV after all.
Americans don’t talk about the environmental impact of their food — and that’s a problem
Food production accounts for 30% of the global emissions -- but we rarely talk about it.
Global diets are converging, and that’s good news for our health and the environment
"We must harness these advances and set in place policies that provide healthier foods for people everywhere, especially those who ...
Better diets could save billions in U.S. health care costs
Eating well is good for you and the national budget.
Obesity and undernutrition now come together — over 1 in 3 poor and middle-income countries struggle with both
You can starve on too much food.
Food availability acts as a cap for whales’s maximum size
Both baleen and toothed whales grew as large as their food allowed.
Sustainable harvesting practices 4,000 years ago still shape shellfish eating today
The study focused on a large shell ring -- essentially, a shellfish waste dump.
Sugar worsens high-fat diets through one-two punch
A study on mice found that having sugary drinks can affect your body in more than one way: in addition ...
The healthiest food may also be the most sustainable one
A wider use of healthier diets could reduce the environmental impacts of agriculture
We eat more with friends and family than when we’re alone — here’s why
Meal sizes were between 29% and 48% larger compared to when eating alone.
E. coli superbugs linked to poor hygiene and not contaminated food
E. coli may cause food poisoning, urinary tract infections, or intestinal infections.
Mashed potatoes are an ideal fuel for exercising, new study reports
Silly me, I thought they were the ideal fuel period.
A healthy diet can help with depression, new study shows
Healthy mind in healthy body.
Biology assignment exposes sushi restaurants for using false ingredients
Are you really what you eat?
Earliest evidence of milk consumption comes from Stone Age Britain
I don't know how I could live without cheese.
Those who oppose GMO’s know the least about them — but believe they know more than experts
When researchers asked 500 Americans how they feel about foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the results were even ...
Some seagulls will steal your food unless you stare them in the eyes
It's like a game of chicken where the winner gets to eat your chips.
Obese people enjoy their food more — and this could be key to understanding obesity
Food enjoyment might be a key clue in understanding obesity.
Grasshoppers, silkworms, giant cicadas are a good source of antioxidants — if you eat them
"In the future, we might also adapt dietary regimens for insect rearing in order to increase their antioxidant content for ...
The hunger hormone is involved in episodic memory in rats, new research finds
Rats with artificially-reduced ghrelin signaling showed impaired performance in an episodic memory task.
The brain rewards new information like it does food, money, or drugs
A new study explains our tendency to overconsume digital information whether its social media or clickbait.
Skinny seals and hungry cod point to trouble in the Baltic Sea
They're running out of food -- and climate change seems to be involved.
Researchers develop recyclable films for food packaging
This is not only sustainable and recyclable but also cost-effective
Eating while standing makes food taste worse
Eating while standing can be uncomfortable, distracting our attention from the enjoyment of food.
Global food production is already being impacted by climate change, paper reports
There's been a 1% decline in the quantity of consumable food calories produced by the world's top 10 crops.
Ultra-processed foods cause weight gain, over eating, according to a new study
Just because it tastes good, it doesn't mean it's good for you.
Researchers hack plants to use less water so we don’t starve when climate change hits hard
These plants will drink responsibly -- whether they want it or not!
New research produces a viable, biodegradable alternative to plastic
This might help us clamp down on plastic pollution.
Why drinking alcohol gives you the munchies
Food and alcohol may share similar circuits in the brain.
New method spots counterfeit food and medicine for cheap, by filming how it freezes
Be sure to post it on Instagram, too! #lunch #realfood
Write it when you bite it: logging food for just 15 minutes a day may be the most effective weight loss hack
Nobody likes keeping track of the food they ate but it doesn't a lot of time at all and the ...
Neanderthal diet revolved around meat, new study finds
Caveburgers, anyone?
More companies are giving employees food — but it’s often unhealthy
Employers should be more aware of what food they bring to the workplace.
WHO report: You should eat 25g of fiber every day — and you probably don’t
Fiber helps protect against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and a swarm of other health issues.
Study: People most opposed to GMOs think they’re very knowledgeable — in fact, it’s the opposite
The findings are consistent with the psychology of extremism.
Photosynthesis genetic shortcut makes crops 40% more productive
This could be a game changer in the face of rising food demand.
An ancient recipe for chicken and damsons
An old, delicious recipe.
Sharing a plate helps with both love and work
"Basically, every meal that you're eating alone is a missed opportunity to connect to someone," the authors say.
Veterinary community releases tips and tricks on how to properly feed your cat
If you own a cat, this is the paper for you.
Being hungry really does sour your mood, research reveals
Turns out "I'm hangry" is a legitimate excuse after all.
Worse foods cause higher rates of cancer, new study concludes
The connection between nutrition and the risk of cancer remains a complex and intricate topic.
Bonobo food-sharing points to evolutionary origin of human generosity
Generosity helped our species thrive -- but we are not alone in the animal kingdom.
