Sustainable RDN

Amaranth-inflorescence

Amaranth: An ancient grain with functional and health‑promoting properties: New review

As described in a new review by Tiombayeva et al. (2025), “Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) is frequently...
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Antidiabetic potential of underutilized crops: Nutritional, phytochemical insights, and prospects for diabetes management: New review

A new review published in Applied Food Research (December 2025) “discusses the antidiabetic potential of...
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The New Food Guide for Colombia: Biodiversity, identity and health at the table

In 2025, the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (ICBF) and the University of Antioquia presented...
Hexagonal nutrition warning labels in Spanish.

Impact of new octagonal front-of-package labeling on the purchasing probability of processed and ultra-processed foods in Colombia: New research

New research published in Food Quality and Preference evaluated the impact of front-of-package warning labels...
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High intake of ultra-processed foods linked to systemic inflammation: New research

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially altered products – such as soft drinks, sweet and savory...
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New Landmark EAT-Lancet Commission warns food systems breach planetary limits

https://eatforum.org/update/eat-lancet-commission-warns-food-systems-breach-planetary-limits/ On October 3, 2025, The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission released its Report on Healthy, Sustainable, and...
Fast food meal with burgers and fries.

Ultra-processed food consumption is detrimental for cardiometabolic and reproductive outcomes, regardless of excessive caloric intake: New research

“An international team of scientists has reported that people gain more weight on an ultra-processed...
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Green roofs can capture nearly all microplastics that contaminate rainwater in modern cities: New research

“Green roofs can capture nearly all the microplastic particles that contaminate rainwater in modern cities,...
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Somos restaurant: Ecuadorian born, globally inspired sustainable gastronomy

During my trip to Ecuador in late June, I dined at Somos restaurant, in Quito,...
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Microplastics shed by food packaging are contaminating our food and drink, new scientific review finds

Tearing off plastic wrap from the meat or prepackaged fruit and vegetables you purchased at...