What do my cravings say about my health?

After a stressful day, it’s almost second nature to laze on the couch and drown our sorrows in a bowl of ice-cream or potato chips. Soon, we glance down and realize we’ve managed to consume the entire pint or bag. So, what makes these foods so irresistible — causing us to mindlessly indulge?

Frequency of family meals increased by a new school presentation

Giving adolescents the confidence to cook and help prepare meals benefits the entire familyNew research shows that teaching young adolescents practical cooking skills leads to positive changes…

What Is The Best And Worst Place To Be A Mother Worldwide?

According to Save the Children’s 13th State of the World’s Mothers report, Norway is the best place to be a mother in the entire world, and Niger is the worst, overtaking Afghanistan, which for the last two years was classified as the worst place to be a mother. The U.S, as of now, is ranked number 25…

Ban On Fast-Food Ads Reduced Consumption Of Junk Food In Quebec

With mounting concerns over childhood obesity and its associated health risks in the U.S., would a ban on junk-food advertising aimed at children be more effective than the current voluntary, industry-led ban?

Queen’s University Leads 3 Million Euro Food Safety Project

A 3 million euro research project to improve the safety of animal feeds and the entire European animal-based food chain, has been launched at Queen’s University Belfast (Wednesday 23 March). The global QSAFFE project (Quality and Safety of Feeds and Food for Europe) will deliver better ways to ensure the quality and safety of animal feeds in Europe…