Viral videos claim 3 carrots 🥕 a day give you a perfect summer tan. ❌ The math gap: you’d need 7-10 large carrots daily for weeks to change skin colour, causing an orange pigment accumulation (carotenoderma), NOT a real protective melanin tan. Carrots offer 0% UV protection! ☀️🧴​ #Infoodmation

🌍 As part of #ZeroHiddenHungerEU, Crowdhelix created the Micronutrient Nutrition Helix - an Open Innovation community connecting researchers, industry and policymakers to support collaboration and knowledge exchange. 🤝 Join the community! platform.crowdhelix.com/helixes/micr...

🥚 Egg-cellent storage starts with the basics! Store #eggs in the main fridge, keep them in their carton, avoid washing before storage, and don't rely on the float test alone. Learn more in the #EUFIC article developed with #COMBINE_EU 👇 www.eufic.org/en/food-safe...

Immediate weight loss on low-carb diets isn't fat reduction, it’s a physiological trick! ❌​ Each gram of glycogen binds with 3g of water 💧. Cut carbs & you just flush out water. European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) guidelines recommend 45–60% of daily calories come from carbs. ​ #Infoodmation

Why do scientific terms matter? 🦠 An international team of researchers, including #DOMINOEU partners, proposes using Defined Microbial Communities (DMCs) for practical applications to improve clarity in microbiome science. Check the article 👇 www.domino-euproject.eu/why-words-ma...

How do you explain complex microbiome research in just 3 minutes? 😮 On 6 July, 9 early-career researchers pitched innovative #microbiome ideas at the SFSN Community Get-Together. Join future events 👉 sustainable-food-systems-network.mobilize.io/registration... #DOMINOEU #Microbiomes4Soy

"One bad apple spoils the bunch" - an old saying with some truth. Both apples and strawberries 🍎🍓 do well when stored in the fridge. But what is the best way to keep them fresh and prevent bruising or spoilage? 👉🏼 Find out in the new #EUFIC & #COMBINE_EU article: www.eufic.org/en/food-safe...

📢 The 5th edition of the #BETTER4U_EU newsletter is coming soon! Make sure to subscribe and don’t miss out on the latest project updates and news in obesity research. 📩 Subscribe now: better4u.eu#subscribe_se...

1 in 3 summer travellers fall ill from contaminated food or water! ✈️🌡️ Don't let "holiday brain" compromise your health.​ Protect your gut with simple science: drink sealed sparkling water, eat only steaming hot food, and always pack rehydration solutions. 🧼🔬

Missed our webinar “Innovations from Soil to Shelf: Microbiomes Across Agriculture and Circular Food Design”? Learn how microbiome-based solutions support soil health 🌱, resilient crops 🌾, fermentation, and food waste valorisation ♻️. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGUQ... #DominoEU #Microbiomes4Soy

Don’t judge a cucumber 🥒 by its cover! 🛒 Supermarket displays train our brains to equate cosmetic perfection with nutrition. ❌​ The scientific truth? "Ugly" veggies have the exact same vitamins and taste. Let’s beat the visual bias and stop unnecessary farm waste ☀️​

How you store onions and garlic can make a difference in how long they last! Discover how to prevent early spoilage with simple, practical advice in the new #EUFIC & #COMBINE_EU article! 🧅🧄 📌 Full article: www.eufic.org/en/food-safe...

Why do micronutrient deficiencies affect some communities in Europe? Our latest article explores the barriers to accessing nutrient-rich foods and how #ZeroHiddenHungerEU is working with refugees and food assistance beneficiaries to inform better policies. 🔗 www.zerohiddenhunger.eu/barriers-to-...

The elite athletes on your screen aren't just quenching thirst, they are executing a sports science fluid strategy! 💧​ Losing just 2% of water weight makes performance plummet. Use a precise game plan before, during, and after exercise. 🏃‍♂️​ Swipe through! 👉

Can the human body absorb alternative proteins from fungi, bacteria, insects, and microalgae? 💪 InnoProtein's latest research simulates human digestion in the lab to find out, and the results are in. Read the full article on the #InnoProteineu blog. 🔬 innoprotein.eu/news/beyond-...

Are you storing your potatoes correctly? 🥔 From avoiding common storage mistakes to recognising signs of spoilage, this #COMBINE_EU & #EUFIC article shares evidence-based tips to help keep potatoes fresh for longer and reduce #foodwaste. 🗑️♻️ 🔗 www.eufic.org/en/food-safe...

Juice cleanses can’t deliver the full spectrum of nutrients! 🍎❌​ Most juices are high in free sugars and low in fibre, proteins, and healthy fats. Your body needs the whole picture: only variety fuels true health! 🧩🔬​ #Infoodmation #NutritionTips #EatWell

🎤 Join emerging voices shaping the future of #microbiome science! The SFSN Microbiome Community welcomes early-career professionals to pitch their latest ideas. 📅 06 July 🕒 13:00-14:00 CEST Apply to present👉 forms.office.com/e/QZ5Q9nHe8M Register to attend👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Can disposable cutlery be made without plastic? 🍴 Researchers in the #InnoProteineu project are developing biodegradable cutlery from chitin and starch — no fossil-based plastics needed. Read more: innoprotein.eu/news/natures...

Celebrate World Microbiome Day with us at the Innovation From Soil to Shelf webinar!🌍🎉 Abelardo Margolles Barros (CSIC), representing the #DOMINO_EU, will share insights on how microbial activity can help valorise food waste and support more sustainable food systems. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

High-heat grilling = bold flavour, but also DNA-damaging chemicals. 🔬🔥​ Marinating with vinegar, citrus, or herbs cuts these risks by 90%! 🍋🌿 Make BBQ season safer and smarter. Always pair meat with veg to reduce risk. 🥗​ Swipe through! #Infoodmation #BBQSafety #FoodInformation​

Last week, the #Microbiomes4Soy team visited First Water’s land-based Atlantic salmon farm in Iceland 🐟 An excellent opportunity to explore aquaculture operations and discuss links between fermented soya-based feeds and microbiome research. Thanks to the First Water team for hosting us! #Aquaculture

👋🏼 Meet Darya Silchenko, #MicrobiomeAmbassador for the #DOMINO_EU project! By creating engaging science communication materials and promoting the project's aims & results, Darya and her team at #EUFIC are helping highlight the benefits of fermented foods.🥬 🔗 www.domino-euproject.eu/partner/eufic/

#InnoProteinEU raises insects as a sustainable protein source, but the shells and compost left behind don't go to waste. They were turned into a crop spray and a soil additive and put to the test. 🪲 Waste in, food out. Read the full article here 🔗 innoprotein.eu/news/from-in...

How does food information influence future diets? 🌐🍏 Join the #Infoodmation online workshop on 1 July (10:00–12:00 CET) to explore insights from 800,000 social media posts and discuss implications for food choices and dietary transitions. 📈 Register here 👇 infoodmation.eu/events/food-...

📢 ‘Eat less and move more.’ Simple advice, but not the full story. A new #EUFIC and #BETTER4U_EU article explains the complexity of #WeightLoss and what science says about effective and sustainable weight management. 🤓✅ Find out more: www.eufic.org/en/healthy-l...

🌱 #InnoProteinEU joined researchers, industry, and policymakers at the CBE JU Food & Feed Cluster Workshop in Brussels! Alternative proteins and circular solutions are moving fast, but scale-up, regulation, investment, and consumer acceptance remain critical challenges. Proud to contribute. ♻️🔬

The first Infoodmation newsletter dives into food psychology and digital tools for healthier decisions. 🧠📰​ Subscribe for research-based updates and exclusive team insights!​ 🔗 infoodmation.eu/newsletters/... #Infoodmation #Newsletter #FoodKnowledge​

🌱 #Microbiomes4Soy is in Reykjavík for its 2nd annual meeting at Matís Iceland! 2.5 years in, the #EUResearch project has covered a lot of ground across soil, human health & aquaculture, connecting #microbiome research across disciplines. Looking forward to what's next! 🔗 microbiomes4soy.eu

#FoodSafety starts before cooking! 🚦 Food choices are shaped not only by what is on the plate, but also by the information behind it. Through #Infoodmation, EU-funded research is exploring how better food information can support safer, healthier decisions. 🧠🍏 👉 infoodmation.eu #WorldFoodSafetyDay