Dr Emma Beckett
Dr Emma Beckett is a food and nutrition scientist and registered nutritionist at FOODiQ Global, and adjunct senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales. Her research has been published in journals including Nature Communications and the American Journal Of Human Biology
Recent articles by Dr Emma Beckett
6 ‘healthy’ foods you may not realise are ultra-processed
A nutrition scientist explains the health effects of some commonly misunderstood products.
Eating more polyphenols could be the secret to a longer, healthier life. Here’s how
They could help lower your risk of cancer.
Why olive wastewater could soon help reshape your health
Liquid waste from pressing olives may be more useful than previously thought – with great benefits for human health.
Are these fluffy fungi really the ultimate superfood? A doctor explains
This exotic fungus is purported to improve everything from heart function to mental health.
’Forever chemicals’ are now in half of your fruits and vegetables. Here’s what that means
Some groups are calling for the ban of pesticides that contain non-biodegradable chemicals.
How cutting hidden salt from your diet could slash your risk of heart problems by 10% - a nutritionist explains
For millennia we have used salt to make foods last longer and taste better. But the science surrounding it is tricky – we need some to survive and function, but too much can have consequences for health.
Has Ozempic accidentally become a game-changing anti-anxiety drug?
New reports suggest Ozempic (also known as Semaglutide) is a psychological cure-all. However, there are vital trade-offs to consider.
The great ‘one meal a day’ myth: Why the celebrity OMAD diet is no weight loss miracle
Is restricting yourself to just one meal a day the secret to staying trim or is it just restrictive eating?
How gene-editing is about to deliver the promise of genuine superfoods
With the government recently approving the commercial development of gene-edited food in England, we could soon see tastier, nutritionally enhanced food appearing on our supermarket shelves.