Available from 30th May 2018. Soya drinks are an excellent source of high quality protein and are naturally low in saturated fat. Additionally, non-organic soya drinks, currently on the market, provide calcium as well as vitamins D and B12. Our latest infographic displays the nutrition contribution...
Alpro's Science and Nutrition team continues to work together with leading nutrition and health experts to review the latest scientific publications and practical implications for plant-based eating. As a result, they have recently produced three evidence-based and fully referenced fact sheets on the...
Alpro Growing Up Soya Drink 1-3+ has been formulated to better meet the specific nutrient needs of young children. The first of its kind, Alpro Soya 1-3+ is suitable as a main milk drink for children 1 year onwards and, as it is 100% plant-based, ideal for those following a dairy-free diet whether they...
The latest national diet and nutrition survey (NDNS) data for years 2014/15 to 2015/16 were released on the 18th March. The overall findings show some improvement in the UK’s eating habits, however, we still have a way to go with salt, free sugars and saturated fat exceeding recommendations whilst...
The extensive review of the literature by the SACN highlights that population groups following a plant-based Mediterranean diet have a reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementias. The link to specific foods or nutrients could not be determined. This adds another reason for health professionals...
WCRF’s (YouGov) poll of over 2,000 adults identified the level of awareness of cancer risk factors. Surprisingly, over half those polled were not aware that physical inactivity and consumption of processed meat was associated with increased cancer risk. There was excellent awareness between alcohol...
Whether you are training for fitness or taking part in competitive sport, there is overwhelming evidence that nutrition can improve your performance and help you recover more efficiently1. When healthy balanced choices are made, a plant-based diet can easily meet the nutritional needs to support any...
2018 is the year for plant power driven by government, health organisation and growing consumer demand. The updated 2016 government dietary guidelines, the Eatwell Guide, came with significant changes and a clear message that our intake of meat and animal products needs to be reduced whilst plant...
by Vanessa Clarkson, RD RNutr Introduction Soya and other plant-based drinks made from nuts, seeds and grains have been used for centuries in many traditional cultures, but relatively recent commercialisation over the past 50 years has seen their consumption grow exponentially.1,2 This growth comes...
by Claire Baseley, RNutr Recent headlines have declared “Butter is back” and portrayed sugar as “Public enemy number one”. Some doctors and academics have gone as far as saying that new evidence now challenges current dietary guidelines and that these should now be changed to recommend...
Dr Michael Mosley has started 2018 with a controversial bang. His new BBC show – Trust Me I’m a Doctor – has fuelled the saturated fat debate yet again by hailing coconut oil as possibly heart health friendly1. This is based on a small study of 94 volunteers randomised to add to their usual...
New research published online in the December 2017 issue of the Journal of Nutrition estimates over £5 billion savings for the UK if just 10% of the population were to embrace plant-based eating: a diet dominated by, but not exclusively based on, plant foods. The study compared the potential health...
The new survey by Cancer Research UK investigated the commercial TV and on-demand streaming viewing habits of over 3,000 11-19 year olds and how this impacted on their consumption of high fat, sugars and salt (HFSS) products. 12 HFSS foods were investigated (confectionery, desserts, flavoured yogurts,...
by Dr Megan Rossi & Dr Eirini Dimidi, KCL In light of the new 2016 increased fibre recommendations, dietitians and researchers Dr Rossi and Dr Dimidi from KCL provide us with a comprehensive update on dietary fibre to help guide recommendations in practice, including the different types, mechanisms...
According to figures from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, type 2 diabetes in under 25 year olds has seen a 14% increase between 2014/15 and 2015/16. 78.5% of those diagnosed were classified as obese and more worryingly, five and nine year olds were also diagnosed with the lifesyle-related...
Published in September 2017, this four-page fact sheet reviews the scientific evidence for plant food sources of protein and their role in health and muscle status. This review also provides new insights into meal protein loads for optimum muscle protein synthesis. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Or to...
by Bridget Benelam, Nutrition Communications Manager, British Nutrition foundation This article summarises the outcomes of a conference held at the University of Liverpool on 20th January 2017, which brought together a number of researchers to review a range of issues in relation to the effect that...
By Vanessa Clarkson, RNutr Following growing recognition of the health and environmental benefits of including more plant foods in the diet, Public Health England’s latest dietary guidelines put plant proteins ahead of animal proteins for the first time - tallying with recommendations from the World...
Findings from the EPIC 10-European countries cohort study have now confirmed, that despite some overweight / obese individuals free from metabolic biomarkers for coronary heart disease (CHD) e.g. elevated blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol and high waist circumference, they were still at significantly...
A new study using data from over 100,000 American individuals has confirmed that any shift towards a more plant-based diet is beneficial to heart health outcomes. Many past studies demonstrating clear health benefits of plant-based eating have often compared individuals consuming vegetarian / vegan...
The latest meta-analysis of 25 randomised controlled trials and almost 11,000 participants of all ages, identified a 12% reduced incidence of acute respiratory tract infection for all those taking vitamin D supplements or receiving weekly bolus doses. The greatest protection was gained by those placed...
Using participants from the longitudinal Framingham Study, over 2,000 men and women with an average age of 40 years were assessed for their protein intake, key protein sources in their diet and how this impacted on their Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and muscle mass and strength. The results demonstrated...
The recent meta-analysis of 95 studies has confirmed that fruit and vegetable intakes are associated with reduced risk of CVD and cancers. However, the media headlines claiming that we have to consumer 10 pieces of fruit and veg in order to see this benefit has not only been taken out of context but...
A review of 204 meta-analysis has identified that overweightness increases the risk for 11 cancers: oesophageal adenocarcinoma, multiple myeloma, and cancers of the gastric cardia, colon, rectum, biliary tract system, pancreas, breast, endometrium, ovary and kidney. For every 5kg/m2 increase in BMI,...
A survey of over 2,000 adults who, in the main, strongly believe that climate change is influenced by human activities, identified that our food choices are a main contributor (66%). However, this belief is not translating into changing shopping behaviour. Instead taste, value for money and healthiness...