Posts in "Nutrition"

Professor Lora Heisler gives some insight into what it is like to be a biomedical researcher at the Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen, and her tips for success.

What are you working on now?

I feel very fortunate to be an obesity researcher at this point in time where the…

Working from home has meant that there are new challenges for research, but also some now opportunities. For example, I was invited to give a “Little Lecture” as an online live presentation, which was an enjoyable experience to virtually meet people interested in nutrition research within the School of Medicine,…

When lockdown was initiated we published a blog post describing the reaction to the lockdown announcement from a food availability perspective, with stories from countries all over the world. As time has passed, we have published various posts discussing health claims on foods, feeding behaviour, and food security. One aspect…

There have been increasing appeals from the sensible and skeptical urging public health officials to issue a clear set of nutritional guidelines that put an end to the social media wars around whether vitamin C or D are effective in preventing, mitigating or treating Covid-19. This amalgam of confusion is…

In part one we looked at how coronavirus is transmitted. We concluded that coronavirus transmission from food is rare following good hygiene practices. We also discussed fomites which may be able to transmit coronavirus from food packaging though again this is a rare occurrence. Our homes actually offer a great…

There seems to be a growing trend across social media of plastic-packed groceries being submerged into soapy sinks, followed by a production line of drying produce covering our kitchen units. While washing packaging may seem a bit extreme, it is motivated by our desire to keep our loved ones safe.…

Many children in the UK qualify for free school meals, around 200,000 in London alone. Last year’s Survey of Londoners reported that 400,000 children experience some form of food insecurity overall, a number that is only set to increase across the UK due to Covid-19. People affected by food insecurity…

Food before coronavirus seemed more accessible than ever before. With online grocery shopping and your favourite meals being only a swipe away! It’s hard to comprehend with such advances in food accessibility that people in the UK still go hungry every day with many people skipping meals just to make…

By Laura Fuller & Devon Marnoch

With the current uncertainty in the world surrounding COVID-19, it is understandable that many people are experiencing heightened stress. From gym closures to working from home, the current changes in our daily routines may be challenging. This is an especially testing time for those…

By Laura Fuller & Devon Marnoch

The Perception of Scarcity

Empty shelves, closures of favourite restaurants and having to plan ahead for meals bring newfound challenges as we may no longer have immediate access to the food we want or need. For those who are already…