Month: January 2025

Evidenced-based, fact checked - 7 min read Ancient civilisations were certainly were aware of peppermint family's medicinal value, having been used as herbal medicines in ancient Egypt, Greek and Rome thousands of years ago. Dried peppermint leaves have even been found in several Egyptian pyramids carbon dating back to 1,000 BC (1) which is remarkable. Resarch has revealed a plethora of potential health benefits associated with the use of different components of the peppermint plant, including aromatherapeutic, topical and internal applications. Most of the human…......

Fact checked, 8 min read An analysis report by the Spanish Agency for Food Security and Nutrition (AESAN) found that up to 40% of all food sold in Spain may contain traces of pesticides (1). AESAN’s most recent report published in April 2023, from data as from 2021, found that fruits and vegetables were by far the most contaminated foods, with 121 of the 123 total pesticides detected in the sampled produce. 43% of the fruits and vegetables analysed were found to contain pesticides, and…......

A recent study published in the journal Neurology by Yuhan and colleagues, suggested that consuming (processed) red meat increases the risk of dementia in US adults (1). The findings come from researchers led by a team at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health in Boston, based on records of 133,771 people in two US health databases. The participants were followed for up to 43 years, with dietary patterns charted against the probabllity of developing dementia. Based on the 11,173 people in the study…......

The Dark Side of Plant-Based Proteins and Chocolate: In recent years, plant-based protein powders and dark chocolate have gained significant popularity for their health benefits and sustainability. However, recent reports have highlighted alarming levels of heavy metals, including lead and cadmium, in these products. While these findings raise valid concerns, understanding the context and scientific evidence behind these reports is essential for making informed dietary choices. Heavy Metals in Plant-Based Protein PowdersConsumer safety groups have flagged plant-based protein powders for containing higher levels of lead…......

Fact checked - 8 min readThe US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on a food additive Red dye number 3, otherwise known as Erythrosine (additive E-127) in the EU and UK. The additive which is made from petroleum and had been found to cause cancer in rats (1), was removed in response to a 2022 petition from the Centre for Science in the Public Interest and other advocacy groups applies to all foods, dietary supplements and oral medications, but the ban will…......