CPD Corner: How does the quality of the fats we eat affect our glucose levels?The quality of foods we eat every day influence our bodies in different ways. Our current CPD article looks at how fats, specifically polyunsaturated fat (PUFA); mono-unsaturated fat (MUFA) and saturated fat (SFA), affect the relationship between our bodies and glucose/insulin....
4 Easy Ingredients to Grow at HomeGrowing your favourite flavours at home needn’t be difficult with these windowsill wonders. Whether you want to grow them in a jar, container or in a small pot, these wholesome herbs and roots are our top choice to cultivate on your kitchen windowsill. Planting herbs at home...
6 Steps to Sustainable Farming CareAt Unilever, we are committed to the global goals for sustainable development. The existing food system is in need of some re-thinking in order to support healthy and sustainable diets from farm to fork, within earthly boundaries. Unilever is dedicated to the transition to...
A Flavoursome Chilli Lime Fish on a Bed of RicePacked full of protein and layered in a fresh fennel, chilli and balsamic vegetable medley, this fantastic-tasting lime fish recipe is a perfect light family favourite that will fill bellies and please palates. Nutritious and served on a bountiful bed of rice – you can’t go...
A Taste of Variety: Encouraging Diet Diversity in School Meals for Healthier, Happier StudentsDiversifying a child’s diet has a substantial impact on their nutrition and can benefit them cognitively and academically. Learn more in our latest article.
Adding Flavour With More Herbs & SpicesUsing herbs and spices to add flavor to dishes can make it easier for families to make healthier eating choices.
Battling Year-End Burnout: Nutrition’s Crucial Role in Re-Energising Your BodyWe’re all trying our best to take care of ourselves, but with busy schedules, endless responsibilities, and lurking deadlines, we often forget to take a breath and, sadly, let stress consume us.
Boost Your Diet: The Benefits of Iodine and Iron Fortification in Everyday FoodsIodine and iron are two essential micronutrients that our bodies need to function correctly. Learn about the benefits of Iodine & Iron Fortification.
Can food innovation help defeat hunger and malnutrition?Why is it that, despite rapid advances in technology, so many people in the world are still hungry in the 21st century? And how are scientists working with industry, agriculture, and governments to tackle hunger and undernourishment?
Dietary adherence’s relation to hypertension in SA black populationChronic non-communicable diseases (CNCDs), which include cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers and respiratory diseases, will be responsible for 69% of all global deaths by 2030 with the greatest increases in low-income and middle income countries. Risk...
Dietary Diversity Could Keep Us Happier As We AgeConcentrating on eating a diverse diet may just be the secret to building mental resilience as we age!