04 May Nutrition metrics: the challenge of simplifying complexity
In a previous Thought for Food article, we explored nLCA (nutritional life cycle assessments). nCLA couple nutrition...
Author: NickS
02 May Food Banks and Nutrition Insecurity in New Zealand
Read the article Despite ample food supply, food insecurity has become a growing concern in New Zealand, among...
26 Apr Assessing vegan and vegetarian diet quality with food pattern models
Read the article Dietary patterns can be created with food pattern modelling to estimate the quantity of different...
18 Apr A useful waste: Promoting nutrition through food waste
The growth of food waste has attracted significant global interest. Estimates vary, but about one-third of all...
04 Apr Identifying nutrient gaps in EAT-Lancet planetary health diet
Read the article In 2019, the EAT–Lancet Commission on healthy diets from sustainable food systems released their report,...
28 Mar The importance of protein variety in a higher quality and lower environmental impact dietary pattern
Read the article Good diets come from eating a variety of nutritious foods. However, when considering the environmental...
21 Mar Nutrient flows and non-CO2 emissions: solving for both in the global food system
Read the article Non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions - methane and nitrous oxide – are important and relevant to...
14 Mar Principles for the responsible use of farmed insects as livestock feed
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in Animal Food Sources, Food Systems, Livestock, Production, Sustainability, Vegetable Food Sources
Read the article Insect farming is advancing into the livestock feed arena. Replacing conventional feed ingredients, insects can...
07 Mar Assessing the role of animal-sourced foods in healthy and sustainable diets
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in Animal Food Sources, Climate, Diet, Food Systems, Health, Livestock, Nutrition, Sustainability
Read the article Animal-sourced foods, like meat, fish, eggs and dairy, are part of human diets all over...
21 Feb Seafood as a sustainable alternative to meat?
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in Animal Food Sources, Climate, Diet, Energy Consumption, Food Systems, Livestock, Nutrition, Production, Sustainability
Read the article With the growing attention on environmental sustainability, there has been a common narrative call to...