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Increased life expectancy and an ageing UK population can require better diagnosis and management of neurodegenerative disorders. The gut can play a key role in relaying signals to the brain, and research has shown that diet is important for certain gut bacteria which may have consequences for brain function.
The Rowett’s Ageing Gut-Brain…
In light of both climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, the question of food security and nutrition is increasingly important. One solution to the import of food into the UK is to move towards a circular economy where waste material is recycled or repurposed to produce goods in a sustainable manner.
Experts in plant diversity, human nutrition and soil science have been exploring the health benefits of eating wild plants. In addition to a passion for wild varieties of edible plants and highlighting the health advantages of eating existing wild plants, their research could help to improve the nutritional potential of…
Our Human Nutrition team is experienced in conducting human dietary trials, including the creation of whole diets or individual foods for volunteers. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, there have been no volunteer dietary studies conducted since March 2020. The team is passionate about nutrition, but what do they do when…
Sustainable diets are increasingly seen as a way to reduce the impact of human activities on the planet as well as to improve population health. It is thought that food is responsible for up to 30% of the environmental impact of household consumption, and recently sustainability has been added to…
Food and drink production is very important to the economics and well-being of Scotland. However, despite promoting itself as a land of quality food and drink, Scotland has a very high incidence of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
A long-term vision for innovations that could…
Promoting healthy food practices is a central goal for policy makers and health professionals in many high-income countries. In Scotland a number of strategies have been used to improve healthy eating habits. In 2018 a Scottish health survey suggested that more work is necessary to change food habits.
Trying to understand the…
The food we eat feeds our microbes, gives us energy and nutrition, and keeps us healthy. The choices we make about our food clearly affects our health, but also has a huge effect on the world around us. We need to make more effort to choose correctly.
Sometimes it…
In May 2018, researchers from the Rowett Institute and the Crop Technology Development Organisation (CTDO) co-hosted a stakeholder consultative workshop in Harare to identify a sustainable way forward to achieve long-term food production in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is a landlocked, low-income, food deficit country in sub-Saharan Africa. This year more than…
Crabmeat is an excellent source of protein and provides good levels of important minerals, vitamins and beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. However, the meat from the brown crab can also contain the heavy metal cadmium, accumulation of which can be toxic to humans.
The crab industry is commercially very important for…
