Protein: we need quality, not just quantity Posted in: Animal Food Sources , Diet , Health , Nutrition , Uncategorized , Vegetable Food Sources Getting enough protein in our diets is essential for adequate nutrition. What is less well known is that protein represents a group of nutrients, the amino acids, each of which needs to be consumed in sufficient amounts. Here, we look at how we digest protein, the importance of amino acids, and show that protein quality,… read more... Microbiomes and Sustainable Nutrition Posted in: Animal Food Sources , Food Sourcers , Food Systems , Livestock , Nutrition , Production , Sustainability , Vegetable Food Sources Did you know that around 10% of your daily energy intake is supplied by intestinal microbes? Or that many plants and animals that we rely on for food are dependent on microbes for their survival? Although the connections between the microscopic world and the global scale of sustainable nutrition are not obvious, microbes play a… read more... Build a food system from nutrient rich foods first Posted in: Diet , Nutrition , Sustainability There is an increasing challenge to feed the world within global resource constraints. Therefore, production and consumption of nutrient-rich foods should be a priority. read more... Food choice varies by individual context Posted in: Diet , Nutrition The options available to feed the world are not the same as the options available to feed individuals. Individuals, particularly those that can afford to, have a lot more choice in their foods and diets, including fortified foods and supplements to ensure their nutrient requirements are met. However, this is not necessarily the case on… read more... An optimal food system is a practical one Posted in: Affordability , Food Systems , Sustainability A sustainable food system must deliver the bioavailable nutrients required to nourish the global population. However, not all possible food systems are practical. The optimal food system must therefore be a practical one. read more... The future food system must provide adequate nutrition to sustainably feed the global population Posted in: Animal Food Sources , Cost , Diet , Food Systems , Nutrition , Sustainability For the global food system to be considered sustainable it must deliver sufficient nutrients to meet the needs of the global population read more...
Protein: we need quality, not just quantity Posted in: Animal Food Sources, Diet, Health, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Vegetable Food Sources Getting enough protein in our diets is essential for adequate nutrition. What is less well known is that protein represents a group of nutrients, the amino acids, each of which needs to be consumed in sufficient amounts. Here, we look at how we digest protein, the importance of amino acids, and show that protein quality,… read more...
