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Plant-based diets: eating for our health and the planet

The term plant-based has increased in popularity recently, and for good reason! But what are plant-based diets? Can they promote health for us and the planet?

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How can policy help promote physical activity in primary healthcare?

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How can policy help promote physical activity in primary healthcare?

There’s strong evidence that physical activity cuts the risk of cancer, but people don’t move enough on a daily basis. Can policy changes reverse this trend?

Primary healthcare can help increase physical activity levels and reduce cancer risk

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Primary healthcare can help increase physical activity levels and reduce cancer risk

Expert nutritionists share recipes to help you cut down on junk food

Junk food is designed to make us want to eat it again and again. But these recipes from expert nutritionists can help you enjoy much healthier alternatives

Following our Recommendations reduces cancer risk

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Following our Recommendations reduces cancer risk

Experts at Newcastle University have reviewed evidence of following the 2018 World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) lifestyle-based recommendations.

To push cancer prevention further up the agenda, we need a bolder brand

More people in the UK are developing cancer. To support our work in changing that trend, our brand needs to be more recognised, focused and bolder.

How to make healthy bao buns at home

How to make healthy bao buns at home

Ever heard of a bao bun, or wondered what one is? Mélanie delves into its origins, tries to make them and explores different delicious fillings.

Chocolate named UK’s favourite junk food with crisps in second place

Chocolate named UK’s favourite junk food with crisps in second place

Chocolate has topped the charts as the UK’s favourite junk food, according to a poll commissioned by World Cancer Research Fund.

Storing up a crisis: urgent action needed on childhood obesity

Storing up a crisis: urgent action needed on childhood obesity

Evidence shows that children living with overweight and obesity now risk serious life-limiting and life-threatening health problems later in life. What’s being done?

We launch a new helpline for people living with cancer

We launch a new helpline for people living with cancer

We’re expanding our support services by launching a new helpline, which offers up-to-date, reliable nutritional information for people living with and beyond cancer.

What’s the science behind dumping junk food?

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What’s the science behind dumping junk food?

Whether we call it junk food, fast food, takeaways or ‘treats’, everyone in the UK eats food that is tasty but low in nutritional value

How to make pizza healthy

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How to make pizza healthy

Most pizza is ultra-processed – and we should eat less of this type of food. But if you make your own, it can be a much healthier choice and the possibilities are endless.

Are plant-based meat alternatives better for us?

Are plant-based meat alternatives better for us?

Plant-based food replicates the taste of nuggets, burgers & sausages using plants or fungus. They’re increasingly popular – but are they any healthier?

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