British Nutrition Foundation

British Nutrition Foundation We are a public-facing charity which exists to give people, educators and organisations access to reliable information on nutrition.

Our vision is for a future where everyone has a healthy, sustainable diet.

Snacking can be part of a healthy, balanced diet! 🍎🥕✨Looking for simple ways to make your snacks a little healthier? Her...
08/07/2026

Snacking can be part of a healthy, balanced diet! 🍎🥕✨

Looking for simple ways to make your snacks a little healthier? Here are five easy tips to try. Keep swiping to find out! ➡️

👉 Do you work with children and young people aged 5–16? Register for Snack-tember and access our FREE resources to help encourage healthier snacking habits.

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Looking to eat more fibre? 🌾Increasing your fibre intake doesn't have to mean making big changes. Small swaps throughout...
03/07/2026

Looking to eat more fibre? 🌾
Increasing your fibre intake doesn't have to mean making big changes. Small swaps throughout the day can make a real difference.
🥣 Breakfast: Swap butter for nut butter and top with sliced banana for extra fibre and healthy fats.
🥗 Lunch: Swap white varieties (e.g. bread, pittas, wraps) for the wholegrain varieties.
🍝 Dinner: Add lentiles and beans in mince dishes.
🥜 Snacks: Reach for fruit, nuts, seeds or wholegrain crackers.

Swipe for simple ways to include more fibre from breakfast to snacks! ➡️

Not all fibre is the same.Different types of fibre support our health in different ways, which is why eating a variety o...
24/06/2026

Not all fibre is the same.
Different types of fibre support our health in different ways, which is why eating a variety of plant foods matters. 🌱
Swipe to learn about different types of fibre and where to find them.

Feeling depressed, anxious, or having a low mood can disrupt sleep, adding to tiredness and low energy. This can affect ...
09/06/2026

Feeling depressed, anxious, or having a low mood can disrupt sleep, adding to tiredness and low energy.

This can affect eating habits, meaning it's tempting to skip meals, sleep through mealtimes, or rely on sugary foods or energy drinks for an energy boost.

When cooking feels overwhelming, choosing meals and snacks that are quick, low effort, and nutritious can help support regular eating habits.

Here are some simple meal and snack ideas.🍉🍎

Sometimes feeling depressed or anxious can make everyday tasks, such as planning and preparing meals, more challenging. ...
04/06/2026

Sometimes feeling depressed or anxious can make everyday tasks, such as planning and preparing meals, more challenging.

Low energy and fatigue may mean there's little energy to cook or that food shopping could feel overwhelming.

These practical tips are designed to help make meal preparation more manageable and support regular, nutritious eating habits. Keep swiping to learn more. 👉

Water is essential, but electrolytes, like sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, are just as important for keeping ...
16/04/2026

Water is essential, but electrolytes, like sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, are just as important for keeping your body balanced. ⚡

💡 Most people get enough electrolytes from a balanced diet, and electrolyte supplements aren’t necessary for health. But during intense exercise, hot weather, or illness, extra fluids with electrolytes can help.

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💪 Protein powder – what’s the deal?You might see it everywhere at the gym, but what is it really, and who actually needs...
14/04/2026

💪 Protein powder – what’s the deal?

You might see it everywhere at the gym, but what is it really, and who actually needs it? 🤔

Protein powder is a convenient way to get extra protein, but most people can meet their needs through everyday foods like eggs, beans, fish, meat, and dairy.

Common misconceptions:
❌ “You need it to build big muscles” – not true for everyone
❌ “More protein = more gains” – your body can only use what it needs
✅ It can be helpful for those with higher protein needs, like athletes, or people who struggle to get enough from food

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🌻 Are seed oils actually bad for you?You may have heard this claim-but what does the evidence actually say? Current rese...
09/04/2026

🌻 Are seed oils actually bad for you?

You may have heard this claim-but what does the evidence actually say?

Current research shows that seed oils do not increase levels of inflammation in the body.

There is also strong evidence that replacing sources of saturated fat (like butter and fatty meats) with unsaturated fats (found in seed oils) is linked to a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.

So, oils like rapeseed and sunflower oil are a healthy choice for cooking and spreading.

➡️ Swipe to see what the research says

🔗 Read more here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0021915019315758

https://zoe.com/learn/are-seed-oils-bad-for-you?srsltid=AfmBOooLbLSA-i_XEpecvOgHaU9GowDo3F3lHYW1tc5Hk2UeCrQfeuTA

🧈 Are butter and beef tallow really healthier than seed oils?You may have heard this claim-but current evidence doesn’t ...
07/04/2026

🧈 Are butter and beef tallow really healthier than seed oils?

You may have heard this claim-but current evidence doesn’t support it.
Unsaturated fats (like those found in many plant-based oils) are generally recommended in place of saturated fats for heart health.

Eating too much saturated fat can raise “bad” LDL cholesterol, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

➡️ Swipe to explore what the research says

🔗 Read more about the research: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2831265

💪 More protein = more muscle… right?With more people heading to the gym, there’s a lot of information out there about pr...
02/04/2026

💪 More protein = more muscle… right?

With more people heading to the gym, there’s a lot of information out there about protein-but it’s not always clear what’s fact vs hype. 🤔

So, what does the research say?

While protein is important for muscle growth, more isn’t always better. A balanced diet matters, and most people can meet their needs through everyday foods.

The Eatwell Guide highlights a variety of protein sources, including:
🫘 beans, peas and lentils
🐟 fish
🥩 meat
🥜 nuts
🍳 eggs
🥛dairy

It also recommends:
✔️ Choosing lower-fat protein options (like lean meats)
✔️ Limiting red and processed meat
✔️ Including more fish (especially oily fish), beans and pulses

➡️ Swipe to learn more

🔗 Read more about the research: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10848936/

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