Piensan tomarse un traguito este fin de semana? Vean esta entrevista para la sección de salud de #France24 dónde explicamos por qué deberían pensarselo dos veces. 🤔 https://t.co/aQ2y89XfV9

🌍💧 This #WorldFoodDay is a reminder that water is finite and our food choices matter. By reducing water & #FoodWaste, changing what we eat and how food is produced, we conserve water and ensure it's available for all. Together, we can take #WaterAction and be the change!

🏷️ #DidYouKnow? Up to 10% of the 88 million tonnes of #FoodWaste generated annually in the EU is due to date marking confusion! Let's get clear on the difference between "use by" & "best before" dates, and cut down on this unnecessary waste. 🍞🥫

Summer is here, and we want to know: what are your go-to fruit and vegetable recipes to beat the heat? ☀️ Our multicultural staff at #EUFIC have shared some of their all-time favourites! 🤤

Let's set the record straight: 🥬 Fresh, 🥫 canned, or ❄️ frozen - all forms of fruit & vegetables are fantastic choices and count towards your #5aDay! The key is to ensure we consume enough of them and prioritise options low in salt & with no added sugar.

🌱🍇🥦 #DidYouKnow that our diet plays a crucial role in shaping our gut microbiota? Embracing a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, pulses & fermented foods nourishes our #microbiota and promotes better digestion, stronger immunity & overall well-being. It's time to

El cultivo de tabaco daña nuestra salud y la salud del planeta. ✅Necesitamos avanzar en la prevención y el control del tabaco para proteger a la población, especialmente a los jóvenes, que son blanco de las tácticas de la industria tabacalera. ➕ https://t.co/t84a1foTjI

🧂 It doesn't matter if your #salt is black, pink or white or comes from the Dead Sea, the Himalayas or the Andes mountains. They are all high in #sodium which in excess is bad for health. So don't let the fancy names fool you, and sprinkle in moderation! #SaltAwarenessWeek

¿Es malo picar entre horas? Depende de lo que piques entre horas. Las palomitas caseras, por ejemplo, son la mar de saludables, como cualquier otro grano integral.

WHO's systematic review on the use of non-sugar sweeteners found no evidence of long-term benefits in achieving weight control in adults or children. Conversely, there might be an increased risk of diabetes, CVDs, and mortality in adults. https://t.co/3huewo19X6

Just because it says 'eco-friendly' doesn't mean it's true! 🙅🏻💚 Avoid #greenwashing by looking for legit schemes, reading food labels carefully, researching brands' sustainability practices and becoming a more conscious consumer.

Want to make healthier choices at the store? Watch for foods low in salt, sugar & saturated fat. 👀 Two products may look similar but contain very different amounts of nutrients. Remember to check the #NutritionLabel & compare between products for the healthier choice. 💪

NEW AND UPDATED Evidence-based European recommendations for the dietary management of diabetes: "Food-based approaches in diabetes management" https://t.co/GhSCyWp5Z1

“How the Food Industry Created Today's Obesity Crisis," NYU scholar and food critic @MarionNestle discusses how politics and processed food impact our health. Listen: https://t.co/NywmqKImek

Want to know what's in your food? Check the ingredient list! 💡#FoodIngredients are listed in order of quantity, from highest to lowest - e.g., if sugar is the first or second ingredient, it means the product is mostly made up of sugar.

There is only one way to know for sure if a product is made with whole grains: by reading the label! 🔍 Always check the list of ingredients. If the first and/or second ingredients contain the word ‘whole’ (e.g., whole wheat or whole rye), the product is likely #wholegrain.

📰 Recent news stories reported that sweetener #erythritol has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. So, does this mean we should avoid it? 🤔 Before doing so, here are a few things to remember when reading the headlines. @EUSWEET2

Algunas ideas para los que dicen "Todo lleva azúcar. No vamos a poder comer de nada".

#Protein is found both in plant & animal foods. Although they vary in their quality & digestibility, this is usually not a concern if your total protein needs are met. 🥩🫘 Aim to include more #plantprotein sources to benefit our health & the planet as they're low in GHGs. 🌍

From chickpeas, soybeans & black beans to lentils, split peas & many more. There’s a wide variety of #pulses to choose from! Plus, they’re super versatile & can be incorporated into almost any dish! What’s your favourite type of pulse? 😋⬇️ #WorldPulsesDay #BeansisHow

🫘 Are pulses, legumes & beans the same thing? Not really! While all contribute to a healthy & sustainable diet and should be eaten regularly, #pulses are the edible dried seeds of the legume plants. #Beans, lentils, chickpeas and peas are the most common pulses. #WorldPulsesDay