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The turkey take-over - how the turkey stole Christmas

It’s hard to imagine Christmas dinner without Turkey. A University of Warwick food historian has explored its history and how it took over as the traditional Christmas dinner.


New research shows “profound” link between dietary choices and brain health

New research has highlighted the profound link between dietary choices and brain health.


A Gourd day for a pumpkin: the health benefits of this over-looked veg

Pumpkins make their appearance every Halloween, swiftly disappearing for the next year, but scientists believe we are over-looking their health benefits.

Tue 24 Oct 2023, 10:19 | Tags: Diet, Food, School of Life Sciences, Sciences, WMS

Olive oil and fresh, sun-ripened plant-based foods: the Mediterranean Diet as a winning combination for health

University of Warwick researcher unravels the secrets of the Mediterranean Diet

A researcher from the University of Warwick says that to promote better health within Western societies, it's essential to reshape our food culture. This means moving away from unhealthy, ultra-processed, sugar-laden, and fibre-depleted foods and gravitating towards wholesome, fibre-rich, plant-based foods reminiscent of the Mediterranean diet.

Fri 04 Aug 2023, 13:22 | Tags: diabetes, Diet, Health