#Carbohydrates are a key part of our diet 🍞💪 They fuel the brain, muscles and many body functions. What matters most is limiting foods high in added and free sugars (e.g., sweets, sodas), and prioritising more nutritious carbs like fruit, veg, whole grains & pulses☝

Holidays are over, but the gifts are not 🎁 We are extending the iCook sale until 26 January. Get an annual subscription with 50% off and access to: • 1,000+ recipes • smart meal planning • daily nutrition tips • AI assistant 24/7 #MealPlanner #HealthyEating #Wellbeing #Tech

Chronic diseases are driven less by genetics than by daily behaviours. Smoking, poor diet, inactivity, stress, sleep loss & weak social ties remain the biggest risk factors🧠📊🥗 #Lifestyle #ChronicDisease #Prevention ✨📉

🌱 Organic ≠ healthier by default! #Organic labels tell us how a food was produced, not necessarily how nutritious or sustainable it is. 🍪 An organic cookie can still be high in sugar.

iCook will have a stand on 2 February at Web Summit Qatar, and we would love to connect in person and exchange perspectives on health tech, AI, and digital innovation. #WebSummitQatar #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #Startups #Innovation #Networking

📲 The Family Dinners collection is already available in the app. It includes 77 simple and filling recipes made from accessible ingredients, making it easy to set the table in a way that feels comfortable for everyone. #FamilyDinners #ComfortFood #HomeCooking

#Antinutrients are often portrayed as something to 'avoid' because animal or lab studies suggest they reduce nutrient absorption. But in real-world, human diets, #WholeGrains are cooked and eaten in mixed meals & are consistently linked to better nutrient intake & health.

⚡ What will shape nutrition in 2026 and what is worth paying attention to? We looked at the directions currently discussed and developed across the industry and gathered the key trends in these cards. #NutritionTrends #HealthyEating #FoodInnovation

🚨 The updated US Dietary Guidelines 2025–2030 are out and already sparking debate. We broke down the key changes in a carousel and highlighted what’s now in focus. Guidelines set direction, but nutrition needs context and a wider view. #NutritionGuidelines #FoodPolicy

Evangelina Villegas transformed maize into a tool against malnutrition. Co-creator of Quality Protein Maize, she improved diets for millions worldwide and became the first woman to win the World Food Prize in 2000. 🌽🧬 #WomenInScience #FoodSecurity #Nutrition

🥙 Save our dinner collections to help you quickly decide what to cook. 📲 Find these and many more recipes in the Family Dinners collection in iCook. #FamilyDinners #EasyCooking #cooking

Not every child loves #pulses at first 🙃 And that’s okay! Taste preferences grow over time. With the right recipes and a bit of creativity, pulses such as beans, lentils, chickpeas or dry peas can become part of meals kids genuinely enjoy. Get inspired with our ideas 👇

11 February is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 👩‍🔬 Women still represent less than one third of researchers globally. Equal access to science means better research, better solutions, and better health for all. #WomenInScience #STEMEquality #WomenInSTEM

❌ There are more nutrition myths than it may seem. We’ve broken down some of the most common ones together with our AI nutritionist Mary in the iCook app. #NutritionMyths #HealthyEating #FoodFacts

🇵🇱 We have put together a selection of authentic Polish recipes - the kind of cuisine known for warmth and generosity. Try these new recipes ⤵️ #PolishCuisine #HomeCooking #ComfortFood

A major BMJ 2024 umbrella review analysed 45 meta-analyses (≈9.9M people). 🔎 71% of outcomes showed higher health risk with greater ultra-processed food intake - strongest evidence for type 2 diabetes, CVD mortality & mental health. #NutritionResearch #UPF #PublicHealth

Mary Engle Pennington revolutionised food safety with her work on refrigerated storage and cold chains, helping protect food quality and public health worldwide. A true innovator whose influence still feeds us today. #WomenInScience #FoodSafety #Innovation

If #nuts & #seeds feel expensive, you’re not alone. 🥜 Price matters, and these foods can sometimes feel pricey. Small choices like buying in bulk, choosing mixes, checking the baking aisle and opting for nut pieces can help make them more budget-friendly.

🛡️ 1 March marked World Immunity Day. It’s a good reminder that supporting your immune system doesn’t start with miracle cures, but with everyday habits. Swipe through the cards to see hat actually works. #Immunity #HealthyHabits #Wellness

We know this might ruffle a few feathers… 😅 But #ProcessedFoods can be part of a healthy and sustainable diet. The key? Choose options rich in beneficial nutrients like fibre, and lower in salt, sugar & saturated fat.