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April 27


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LGC


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Savvas Xystouris posted an event

Oct 16, 2023 at 8:00am to Oct 20, 2023 at 3:00pm

Headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) and Online

Oct 4, 2023
Savvas Xystouris posted a blog post
Why is reducing food loss and waste important in contributing to agrifood systems transformation?
Between 691 and 783 million people faced hunger in 2022, with a mid-range of 735 million (FAO, 2023). While hunger and food security continue, an…
Oct 1, 2023
Savvas Xystouris replied to Sarah Armes's discussion Can regular consumption of olive pomace oil (OPO) in the diet improve heart health?
"Thanks for posting @Sarah. This is interesting as we are usually talking about Extra Virgin olive oil (EVOO) which is the highest quality olive oil. Olive Pomace oil is actually the one of the lowest quality and still, it helped to lower the LDL. It…"
Oct 11, 2022
Savvas Xystouris replied to Sarah Armes's discussion What impact would a 1g reduction in salt intake have on population health?
"The salt content of soya sauce, used excessively in Asian countries like China, contributes to the salt intake. I would hope that the salt consumption in Europe for example, is lower but I guess we eat more processed food than people in China which…"
Sep 12, 2022
Savvas Xystouris replied to Sarah Armes's discussion Does following a Paleolithic diet reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?
"Thanks for ther post, Sarah. Generally speaking, ultra-processed food usually contain high levels of sugar, salt, fat as well as chemical additives designed to make the products more appealing. They also have a high energy density all of which…"
May 9, 2022
Inês Barreiros Mota and Savvas Xystouris are now friends
Jan 17, 2022
Savvas Xystouris replied to Sally Ayyad's discussion Is there a protective diet-based intervention against SARS-CoV-2 infection?
"Thanks for the post. To my mind, people who consume legumes and grains (especially legumes) are more likely to be health concious than people who don't. They are more likely to have a healthier lifestyle in general with good levels of excersise and…"
Jan 14, 2022
Savvas Xystouris posted a blog post
Christmas is notoriously a season of indulgence and excess – but not every festive food is devoid of beneficial nutrients. Not only are several traditional festive foods delicious, but they can also be highly nutritious. In fact, a few Christmas…
Nov 29, 2021
Savvas Xystouris liked Selvarani Elahi's blog post Enhancing science–policy interfaces for food systems transformation
Nov 27, 2021
Savvas Xystouris liked Selvarani Elahi's blog post EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste
Nov 27, 2021
Savvas Xystouris posted a blog post
Vitamin D (VitD) is essential for developing and maintaining a healthy skeleton, and it has been linked to reduced risk for acute and chronic illnesses [1]. VitD deficiency is associated with obesity, cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance,…
Nov 22, 2021
Savvas Xystouris posted a blog post
Cultural and linguistic differences across EU Member States make it difficult to harmonize on-pack health claims communication in the F&B arena. This is according to the latest update from Health Claims Unpacked, an EU-wide, EIT Food-funded research…
Nov 15, 2021
Savvas Xystouris posted a blog post
The term grain applies to plants of the Poaceae grass family and includes cereal grains and pseudocereals. All grains that belong to the Poaceae family are composed of the starchy endosperm, the germ and the outer bran layer ( HEALTHGRAIN Consortium…
Nov 8, 2021
Savvas Xystouris posted a blog post
A healthy diet helps to protect against malnutrition in all its forms, as well as a range of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and other conditions. However, increased production of processed foods, rapid urbanization and changing lifestyles have led…
Nov 4, 2021
Savvas Xystouris posted a blog post
"Our dietary habits have effects on our health and well-being. A healthy diet provides us with energy and vital nutrients such as proteins, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, fibre, and phytochemicals that fuel and nourish our bodies.…
Oct 25, 2021
Savvas Xystouris posted a blog post
The Dialogue on Tea and Coffee, part of World Food Day celebrations hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), focused on the tea and coffee sectors and their importance as a vital source of income and employment…
Oct 19, 2021
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