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Why are whole grains good for your health?
Importance of whole grains Healthy dietary recommendations worldwide advise including starchy carbohydrates into your food choices, particularly higher fibre whole grain varieties. Some people think starchy foods are fattening,...
Can eating potatoes increase risk of type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high. There are a number of factors that...
Dairy health benefits through the life stages
Infant feeding For millions of years mammals, which includes humans, have fed their young with the milk they secrete. Today the experts at the British Nutrition Foundation say “breastfeeding is the...
Nutrients in beef, lamb and pork
Pork, beef and lamb are naturally rich in protein, low in salt and provide vitamins and minerals that contribute towards good health. Here we tell you more about the...
Can you tell us about British pig farming?
Not everyone has the opportunity to visit a farm. This is the story of British pork, providing an insight into the world class farming standards that are in place...
Can you tell us about British dairy farming?
Not everyone has the opportunity to visit a farm. This video tells the story of British dairy farming. British dairy farmers and their cows do their best everyday to...
Can you explain in more detail how livestock farming can have a positive impact on the environment?
Carbon sequestration Most of the carbon dioxide (CO2) on Earth is stored in the ocean, the soils and in living or dead plants and animals. Through the process of...
If livestock farming is sustainable in places like the UK, why do so many scientists call for reduced consumption?
A number of studies and reports such as EAT-Lancet have strongly suggested global red meat consumption should be reduced. While there is support from the scientific community for this...
Will reducing the UK’s red meat consumption improve our environmental impact?
With food production so intrinsically linked, removing or reducing livestock is likely to lead to a less sustainable food system, with unintended consequences for the wider environment (for example,...
What about the environmental impact on livestock farming?
Ruminants such as cattle and sheep play a vital role in sustainable food production. They are one of the only food species able to convert grass – which humans...
What would happen if the world converted to veganism?
You Ask We Answer Well-balanced vegan diets can provide the nutrients the body needs to be healthy. However, animal-derived foods contribute to intakes of vitamin B12, iron and zinc...
Is red meat only important to help with your iron intake?
Red meat is a good source of iron and it is in a form that our bodies can easily absorb. Iron supports the formation of red blood cells, normal...
Is red meat high in fat?
Red meat is a source of protein, iron, vitamin B12, and zinc, making it a nutritious food. Nowadays, the fat and saturated fat content of some lean cuts of...
Is switching towards a more plant-based diet healthier for you?
Well-balanced plant-based diets can provide the nutrients the body needs to be healthy. There is some evidence that dietary patterns that include plenty of plant-based foods (but don’t necessarily...
What are your views on veganism as a diet?
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Is red meat a cancer risk?
Red meat and cancer risk You may have seen conflicting headlines in the media with regards red meat and cancer risk. In this blog we look at the evidence...
How much red meat can you eat to remain within government guidelines?
The current UK Government advises that people who are eating more than 90g/day of red and processed meat should cut down to less than 70g/day to reduce the risk...
What is red meat?
Although the term red meat may describe a familiar category of food, there currently isn’t a consistently agreed definition of what types of meat fall within this category. It...
Is red meat bad for you, or is red meat healthy?
Can red meat be part of a healthy diet? Red meat has had considerable attention in the media in recent years, and its effect on health and the environment...
There are a lot of mixed messages in the media around food and nutrition meaning it’s easy to get confused. That’s why we’ve started the We Eat Balanced campaign, to provide an evidence-based antidote to the misinformation.
We know that the food choices we make are integral to our health and wellbeing, and a balanced diet is one that offers variety, nourishment and enjoyment whilst remaining in harmony with the environment.
Here in the UK we have a balanced approach to farming, and we want to shine a light on that too. Our farmers are united in their ambition to bring high quality, naturally nutrient rich produce to people, and are continuously driving towards a carbon neutral food industry with high welfare standards at its heart.
