With a negative stigma behind fat, it is important to understand the need for fat that our body has in order to function properly. Differentiating between the types of fats can help us improve our cognitive function and health. Also, we need to understand which types of fat our brain prefers in order to delay aging and cognitive decline.

Prostate cancer rates have dramatically increased over the past few decades, with millions of men being diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. It is important that men are well educated about the risk factors, symptoms, screening and diagnosis as well as potential treatments to protect themselves from secondary types of cancer and increased risk of premature death.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a herb that grows in many parts of the world. The entire plant is edible and its leaves and root are used for medicinal purposes. Dandelion has great health and nutritional benefits, and is a good source of vitamins and antioxidants.

With diet-related diseases on the rise and the need for sustainable food sources amidst a climate crisis, a plant-based diet might be a solution for both. However, we don’t necessarily have to be exclusively vegetarian or vegan, though the focus is to mainly eat plants. So, how can we do this?

Seaweed is a largely underappreciated food ingredient. Research and development in favor of functional foods are rising rapidly, alongside strong concerns for the sustainability of the world’s current food environment. Algaculture (cultivating algal species) shows the ability to generate economic value and also contribute positively to social, cultural and ecological well-being. Does this mean that seaweed will be one of our main future food sources?