Food facts for healthy choices. For news from European projects, follow @SciFoodHealth.
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Rolling up your sleeve for #WorldBloodDonorDay? β€οΈ
A few simple things that help you feel your best during and after your donation:
π½οΈ Having a healthy meal beforehand
π§ Drinking plenty of (non-alcoholic!) fluids
πͺ Taking it easy on workouts, especially afterwards
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Young children are more vulnerable to foodborne illness since their immune systems are still developing.
Raw eggs, unpasteurised milk and more: here are the higher-risk foods to avoid for under-5s. β οΈπ
#FoodSafety #HOLiFOODproject
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Many #foodborne illnesses start in the kitchen, and most are preventable with 4 simple habits. π³
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Keep clean (wash hands & surfaces often)
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Separate raw & cooked
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Cook thoroughly
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Keep food at a safe temperature
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~50,000 children a year have a #choking episode in the EU.
ππ₯ Cutting, grating, mashing, or shredding food to suit your baby or toddler reduces their choking risk and helps them eat safely as they learn.
#StartingSolids #FoodSafety
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Proper refrigeration helps keep food safe, but not forever.
βοΈπ§ Different foods have different shelf lives, so knowing how long to store them helps you enjoy food at its best while reducing the risk of food poisoning.
#FoodSafety #HOLiFOODproject
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π Healthy oceans start with everyday choices.
With 35.5% of marine fish stocks now overfished, this #WorldOceansDay, we're proud to be part of the #MrGoodfish project, guiding Europeans toward more sustainable seafood choices. π
π mrgoodfish.com/en/
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Every year, millions of Europeans get sick from food contaminated with harmful germs. π¦
Top culprits: Campylobacter & Salmonella in chicken, eggs, veggies & shellfish.
The good news: most cases can be prevented with proper food handling!
#HOLiFOODproject #WorldFoodSafetyDay
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What if we could catch #FoodSafety risks before they reach our plates? π½οΈ
This #WorldFoodSafetyDay, the theme "From burden to solutions β safe food everywhere" shows how data, collaboration and #AI can turn foodborne disease insights into real action.
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#WorldNoTobaccoDay π
From packaging to flavours, tobacco & nicotine products (including #vapes) are designed to appeal.
Knowing the facts can help you look beyond the surface and protect your health. π¨ #TobaccoExposed
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Could your diet be driving chronic diarrhoea? π½π
Lactose, fructose, sugar alcohols, caffeine, fatty foods, and gluten sensitivity may trigger symptoms.
Tracking food intake may help identify the cause. π
If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. #DontFlushTheSigns π₯
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Mediterranean-like dietary patterns are associated with a lower risk of diet-related #NCDs, including heart disease, obesity & type 2 diabetes.
Alongside plenty of #PlantBased foods, they encourage fresh, seasonal & local produce. π
#MediterraneanDietMonth
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Many non-communicable diseases (#NCDs) share common risk factors. β€οΈβπ©Ή
Unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, tobacco use and alcohol consumption all play a role.
The good news? These are factors we can change. π
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#Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the EU, but around 40% of cases may be preventable.
Healthy habits like: #diet, #physical activity, and avoiding tobacco, can help reduce risk.
Learn more: π eufic.org/en/healthy-living/β¦
#EuropeanCancerWeek #Meliora
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Non-communicable diseases (#NCDs) are a major #PublicHealth concern. β€οΈβπ©Ή
They develop from a mix of factors, from biology to environment & daily habits.
They affect millions of Europeans, but do you know which ones are most common? π
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#CannesFilmFestival calls for a classic: popcorn π¬πΏ
As a #WholeGrain, #popcorn can be a simple & delicious way to add more fibre to your day.
Choose plain popcorn and flavouring it yourself with π
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π #InternationalDayforBiologicalDiversity
In the EU, 84% of crops depend on #pollinators π
Yet their populations are declining due to habitat loss, pollution and climate change.
Protecting #biodiversity means protecting the species that sustain our food systems.
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It's #InternationalTeaDay! β
#EUFIC has been βspilling the teaβ since 1995 π
For us, that means sharing science-based information on food & health to help you make informed choices.
To celebrate, learn more about #tea, #health and #hydration:
π eufic.org/en/healthy-living/β¦
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On #WorldBeeDay, we celebrate the bees that keep our ecosystems & food systems alive
π But they face threats like the Asian hornet.
Through the #HOLiFOODproject, citizen science and digital tools help report sightings and act early. π±
π holifoodproject.eu/tiny-guarβ¦
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#Sarcopenia β the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength β can make everyday activities more challenging. πͺ
A varied diet centred on #PlantBased foods, alongside regular #exercise, can help support strength and #HealthyAgeing.
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