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Breakthrough: We're Buying More Fruits and Vegetables

The sale of fruits and vegetables has increased for two quarters in a row, according to the Swedish Daily Goods Trade's fruit and vegetable index. The volume increased during the second quarter of 2024 by 5.

Breakthrough: We're Buying More Fruits and Vegetables

Tough challenge to choose right at the fish counter

Threatened stocks, environmental toxins and impact on ecosystems – fish is heavily strained. In dietary recommendations, we are urged to eat fish and shellfish two to three times a week.

Tough challenge to choose right at the fish counter

Meat can increase the risk of diabetes

Reducing meat and charcuterie consumption can decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. These conclusions are drawn by researchers from a comprehensive international study.

Meat can increase the risk of diabetes

Food Recalls More Common

That via mass media recalling food products due to suspicion of bacteria is becoming more common. But according to experts, it is a sign that food producers are doing what they should.

Food Recalls More Common

The Public Health Agency: Hundreds Sick from Raw Chicken

Blood-stained diarrhea, fever and vomiting. An increasing number of Swedes have fallen ill due to the intestinal bacteria campylobacter in recent weeks.

The Public Health Agency: Hundreds Sick from Raw Chicken

No Longer Life with Multivitamins

Are you one of those who take a multivitamin in the hope of a longer life? It is completely in vain, according to a large new study. .

No Longer Life with Multivitamins

So, tackle the rot month and avoid food poisoning

Now the rot month is here. Warm and humid weather makes mold and bacteria thrive.

So, tackle the rot month and avoid food poisoning

Five out of ten sunscreens offer worse protection than promised

Five out of ten sunscreens with sun protection factor 50 do not have the high protection they claim, shows a Norwegian study. Several of them are sunscreens for children and are sold in Sweden.

Five out of ten sunscreens offer worse protection than promised

Picnic Day - How to Avoid Trash and Waste

Overflowing trash cans, piles of packaging and other waste. The picnic season is here and leaves its mark in parks and at bathing spots.

Picnic Day - How to Avoid Trash and Waste

Norway warns: Do not cultivate popular grass

Cultivating popcorn grass has become popular in recent years. But now the Norwegian equivalent of the Food Agency, Mattillsynet, is warning of problems.

Norway warns: Do not cultivate popular grass

Salt Addiction? How to Cut Down

Crisps on the beach, grilled food and margaritas may be synonymous with summer, but the fact is that we eat far too much salt. However, it is possible to cut down significantly in a relatively short period of time with a few simple tricks.

Salt Addiction? How to Cut Down

Less Salt in Food – but Swedes Still Consume Too Much

The amount of salt in shop bread and cold cuts has decreased in recent years, shows a new survey from the National Food Agency. But the Swedes are still eating far too much salt.

Less Salt in Food – but Swedes Still Consume Too Much

"Food Fraud Unit" proposed to stop food scams

Fraud in the food industry – such as horse meat in kebabs and diluted olive oil – must be punishable by harsher penalties, writes the government's special investigator Eva-Lotta Hedin on Dagens Nyheter's debate page. .

"Food Fraud Unit" proposed to stop food scams

"Beware of Vättern Fish – Elevated PFAS Levels"

All examined fish from Vättern have an elevated level of the environmental toxin PFAS. Therefore, certain groups should not eat Vättern fish more than a maximum of two-three times per year.

"Beware of Vättern Fish – Elevated PFAS Levels"

Stricter rules for well toxins

The National Food Agency is lowering the guideline values for several hazardous substances in private water wells, reports [SVT](https://www. svt.

Stricter rules for well toxins

Chilli Noodles Banned in Denmark – Too Potent

On Tiktok, the extremely spicy noodles have been a hit among children and young people, who challenge each other to eat them. However, Denmark is now putting a stop to the trend.

Chilli Noodles Banned in Denmark – Too Potent