Nutrition structures, dietary health trends, and the relationship between bodies and food.
Foodthink Says “Digital pickled greens” primarily refers to the short videos, variety shows, classic dramas, novels, and indeed any entertainment content accessed via smartphone while eating. It is widely believed, particularly among younger generations, that this digital accompaniment serves to relieve the loneliness and boredom of dining alone. Yet the…
On 4 July, US Independence Day, Trump signed the “Make America Beautiful Act”, announcing that his most critical agenda for his second presidential term had passed Congress. This sweeping tax-cut and spending bill touches on every facet of US social policy. While Trump claims the “Make America Beautiful Act” will…
That loaf of bread has sold out again. This weekend, as usual, I headed to the supermarket to stock up on next week’s “survival rations”. I made my way to the bakery aisle looking for Jason’s Sourdough, only to find the shelves completely bare, save for a white “Out of…
Epigraph As a generation born after the 1990s, we rode the waves of marketisation and commercialisation, experiencing the vibrant, dazzling world they ushered in. Unlike our parents’ generation, who were mostly born to farm and did nearly everything by hand, we outsourced the bulk of our daily clothing, necessities, and…
Foodthink Says “Is science oriented towards human needs even possible?” In a modern society that equates science with progress, this ought not to be a question. Yet one of the greatest tragedies of our time is that science, which could have been wielded to help humanity eradicate poverty, hunger, disease,…
In celebration of World Book Day on 23 April 2025, Foodthink has gathered book recommendations from our editors, authors and peers. Without any prior discussion, these selections have all independently converged on a foundational relationship vital to human existence: our connection to food, the land, and the natural world. From…
A Note from Foodthink In a previous article, “Have Nutritionists Become Food Giants’ ‘Stooges’? What Do Registered Dietitians Think?”, Foodthink revealed how North American food companies sponsor influencer nutritionists and industry bodies, relying on plausible-sounding but misleading science communication to try and shape public perception of food. A similar issue…
At the press conference of the recent National People’s Congress, the National Health Commission proposed a three-year ‘Weight Management Year’ campaign. This initiative aims to guide society in cultivating habits that prioritise weight awareness, scientific nutrition, and exercise, fostering scientific weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Everyone should take primary…
“Are the supplements recommended by XX, the influencer nutritionist, actually effective?” a friend asked me quietly at a dinner party. As a Registered Dietitian in the US, I have long grown accustomed to acting as my friends’ “last line of defence” on all things nutrition—whenever a high-profile creator’s recommendations are…
With the Spring Festival drawing near, supermarkets are not only slowly filling the air with their festive playlists, but the familiar ‘holiday weight gain’ adage is also dominating social media feeds. In the past, many assumed festive weight gain was simply down to indulging in rich, meat-heavy meals. In recent…
