Food additives

Food additives are chemicals added to foods to keep them fresh or to enhance their colour, flavour or texture. They may include food colourings (such as tartrazine or cochineal), flavour enhanc...

Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics: What to Know

What are the differences between probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics? And how can you use these compounds to support your health? Here is a rundown. You’ve heard of probiotics. The...

What is the glycaemic index (GI)?

The glycaemic index (GI) is a rating system for foods containing carbohydrates. It shows how quickly each food affects your blood sugar (glucose) level when that food is eaten on its own. Hig...

Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet

Eat more fiber. You've probably heard it before. But do you know why fiber is so good for your health? Dietary fiber — found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes — is p...