Food Systems

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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...
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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...
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The acai berry: The journey from the Amazon rainforest to your table

The story of açaí begins in the depths of the Amazon rainforest, where local tribes regarded it...
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Ultra-processed food increases risk of early death, international study finds

In a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine (Nilson et al.,...
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Dietary and lifestyle strategies to reduce human exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics

In a recent commentary published in the journal Brain Medicine, three medical doctors (MDs) identified dietary and...
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Better food labels may help consumers choose more climate-friendly foods: New study

A new research study published in the journal Appetite has found that carbon food labels...