In February 2025, The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) hosted a scientific workshop bringing together leading protein researchers to reassess one of nutrition science’s most important questions: are current protein recommendations truly enough to support optimal health throughout life? The workshop — Human Dietary Protein Needs and Benefits: A Critical Assessment of Postulated Propositions — explored emerging evidence around protein quality, ageing, muscle...

As a dietitian, I’ve always supported a plant-based approach to eating. Increasing plants, reducing ultra-processed foods, and being mindful of our environmental impact are all incredibly important. But I’ll be honest—I’ve never routinely recommended a fully vegan diet for most people. One of the greatest skills of dietitians is the ability to see the extremely complex web that is nutrition: life is not like a clinical trial and in order to succeed sustainably, we have to think of all...

Over the past decade, research into menstrual health and sports performance has grown significantly. As a dietitian working with active women, this is a positive and much-needed shift. However, despite the increase in research, the way many studies are designed may limit how applicable their findings are in real-world settings. Insights from recent expert discussions at the European College of Sport Science conferences in 2024 and 2025 highlight the need to rethink how we approach menstrual...