Magda Gamba

🌍💧 This #WorldFoodDay is a reminder that water is finite and our food choices matter. By reducing water & #FoodWaste, changing what we eat and how food is produced, we conserve water and ensure it's available for all. Together, we can take #WaterAction and be the change!

🏷️ #DidYouKnow? Up to 10% of the 88 million tonnes of #FoodWaste generated annually in the EU is due to date marking confusion! Let's get clear on the difference between "use by" & "best before" dates, and cut down on this unnecessary waste. 🍞🥫

Summer is here, and we want to know: what are your go-to fruit and vegetable recipes to beat the heat? ☀️ Our multicultural staff at #EUFIC have shared some of their all-time favourites! 🤤

Let's set the record straight: 🥬 Fresh, 🥫 canned, or ❄️ frozen - all forms of fruit & vegetables are fantastic choices and count towards your #5aDay! The key is to ensure we consume enough of them and prioritise options low in salt & with no added sugar.

🌱🍇🥦 #DidYouKnow that our diet plays a crucial role in shaping our gut microbiota? Embracing a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, pulses & fermented foods nourishes our #microbiota and promotes better digestion, stronger immunity & overall well-being. It's time to spice up our plates!

🧂 It doesn't matter if your #salt is black, pink or white or comes from the Dead Sea, the Himalayas or the Andes mountains. They are all high in #sodium which in excess is bad for health. So don't let the fancy names fool you, and sprinkle in moderation! #SaltAwarenessWeek

Just because it says 'eco-friendly' doesn't mean it's true! 🙅🏻💚 Avoid #greenwashing by looking for legit schemes, reading food labels carefully, researching brands' sustainability practices and becoming a more conscious consumer.

Want to make healthier choices at the store? Watch for foods low in salt, sugar & saturated fat. 👀 Two products may look similar but contain very different amounts of nutrients. Remember to check the #NutritionLabel & compare between products for the healthier choice. 💪

Want to know what's in your food? Check the ingredient list! 💡#FoodIngredients are listed in order of quantity, from highest to lowest - e.g., if sugar is the first or second ingredient, it means the product is mostly made up of sugar.

There is only one way to know for sure if a product is made with whole grains: by reading the label! 🔍 Always check the list of ingredients. If the first and/or second ingredients contain the word ‘whole’ (e.g., whole wheat or whole rye), the product is likely #wholegrain.

📰 Recent news stories reported that sweetener #erythritol has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. So, does this mean we should avoid it? 🤔 Before doing so, here are a few things to remember when reading the headlines. @EUSWEET2

#Protein is found both in plant & animal foods. Although they vary in their quality & digestibility, this is usually not a concern if your total protein needs are met. 🥩🫘 Aim to include more #plantprotein sources to benefit our health & the planet as they're low in GHGs. 🌍

From chickpeas, soybeans & black beans to lentils, split peas & many more. There’s a wide variety of #pulses to choose from! Plus, they’re super versatile & can be incorporated into almost any dish! What’s your favourite type of pulse? 😋⬇️ #WorldPulsesDay #BeansisHow

🫘 Are pulses, legumes & beans the same thing? Not really! While all contribute to a healthy & sustainable diet and should be eaten regularly, #pulses are the edible dried seeds of the legume plants. #Beans, lentils, chickpeas and peas are the most common pulses. #WorldPulsesDay