The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans introduce notable shifts in protein messaging and renewed emphasis on whole foods. PAN International summarises what clinicians should know, highlighting evidence-informed considerations on protein quality, saturated fat feasibility, ultra-processed foods, dairy tolerance, and sustainability for real-world counselling and implementation.

In honour of World Mental Health Day, we sat down with Sumati to explore the important (and often overlooked) relationship between nutrition and mental health.

In a recent episode of ProVeg Talks, PAN’s Dr Roberta Alessandrini, Director of our Dietary Guidelines Initiative, joins host Valentina Gallani to unpack why B12 matters at every age.

The Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) and the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN International) have released a new guide tackling widespread misconceptions about ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and clarifying the role of plant-based meat in healthier, more sustainable diets. Read this article for deeper insights and key takeaways for Healthcare Professionals.

As climate negotiations intensify ahead of COP30, PAN International is working to ensure that health is no longer treated as a side note in climate policy. At the June UNFCCC meetings in Bonn, we co-hosted a key event on protein diversification in food policy, highlighting the urgent need to align climate, health and nutrition goals. Read this article for deeper insights and key takeaways.

Whether you do a google search, pick up a book, watch the news, or scroll through your Instagram feed, you will find polarizing facts about soy. So, what should we believe? Are soy lattes the reason the precious Amazon Rainforest is being cut down? Is soy going to cause so-called “man boobs”? Is soy a genetically modified crop? Read this article for evidence-based answers to these questions and more.

The purpose of this article is to shed light on the causes of Alzheimer’s disease and how to mitigate them. Learn which dietary choices have the greatest impact. Get actionable dietary strategies to empower your patients to take control of their disease risk and progression. 

Arthritis is a general term used for disorders that affect the joints. While there are many types of arthritis, one of the most common types is rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic systemic autoimmune disease which causes pain and swelling of the joints and can ultimately result in joint damage and disability.

Science confirms that boosting plant intake promotes health. But how do we shift to a whole food, plant-based diet and make it stick? It’s easy if you do it gradually. Just begin right where you are. 

The purpose of this article is to clear the confusion surrounding rheumatoid arthritis. We will explain why it manifests in joints and what you can do to lessen its hold. Then we will share insights on food choices you can make to relieve symptoms and reduce pain.

Find frequently asked questions about plant-based nutrition, specific nutrients, different foods and food groups and information about general nutrition and medicine.

Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, is an umbrella term. It describes various disorders affecting the heart and vascular system. This blog post focuses on the most prevalent form: coronary artery disease.

Heart disease is an umbrella term for diseases that affect the heart. These include coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, congenital heart defects and heart valve disease. In this article, we will focus on coronary artery disease, also called ischemic heart disease.

Over the past few years, the popularity of plant-based meat alternatives has soared, particularly among those seeking to eat more sustainably. Compared to animal-based products, the production of plant-based meat requires significantly fewer resources.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects over 1.4 billion people worldwide. That’s roughly 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women. Alarmingly, an estimated 700 million individuals remain unaware.

Globally, high blood pressure affects over 1.4 billion people and kills about 9 million of us every year. Half of those with high blood pressure don’t even know they have it because it is usually asymptomatic.

Vitamin B12 is vital for overall health, primarily found in animal-sourced foods. With the growth of plant-based diets, it’s imperative for healthcare professionals to be knowledgeable about vitamin B12.

Carbohydrates are one of the macronutrients essential for the body, needed in relatively large quantities. They play a crucial role in providing energy and supporting the function of various organs, including the central nervous system.

A sad and shocking statistic from the World Obesity Atlas 2023 reveals that 2.6 billion people are overweight and 1 billion of those are obese. By 2035 these numbers are expected to double – representing over 50% of the world’s population of people over 5 years old.

The World Obesity Atlas unveils shocking numbers: In 2020, 38% of the world’s population, a staggering 2.6 billion people aged over five years, were overweight or obese. Even more alarming are the projections for 2035. 20% of children aged 5-19 years are expected to be obese.