Eating mindlessly may be contributing to the ever-expanding waistlines across the globe. Research into mindful eating has largely focused on weight control and helping people to develop a better ...

Your body is home to trillions of microorganisms, many of which reside in your gut, and among these, the bacteria there play ...

Brussels, October 29th, 2024 – The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is excited to launch its Switch to Whole Grains campaign with the support of the Whole Grain Initiative. The science-backed ...

EUFIC is a small team, where the personal touch counts. We are a dynamic group passionate about what we do for the benefit of public health. When working at EUFIC, not only will you gain the ...

Health claims and symbols on food labels identify additional health or nutritional benefits of food products. Nutrition claims state a positive effect due to the food’s nutrients, e.g., ‘reduced fat’, ...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD’s) is a group of disorders related to the heart and blood vessels. Atherosclerosis causing the narrowing of the blood vessels, thrombosis causing a clot to form, and ...

We aim to live a healthy life and it has become a hot topic of debate in the media and society to describe what healthy living is. Healthy living is having the opportunity, capability and motivation ...

Food processing is any method used to turn fresh foods into food products. This can involve one or a combination of the following: washing, chopping, pasteurising, freezing, fermenting, packaging and ...

When are fruit and vegetables in season across Europe? EUFIC has created a pioneering tool for you to explore and follow a more sustainable diet. On the map you will see Europe’s six climatic regions.

Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement, produced by skeletal muscles, that requires energy. The contribution of physical activity to good health and quality of life has been known for ...

Healthy eating is a crucial part of keeping us healthy. For good health, we need more than 40 different nutrients, and no single food can supply them all - we need a wide variety of foods. Poor, ...