Sources & References
How we research food and nutrition information
Wellness Through Natural Recipes aims to provide readers with useful and responsible information about food, recipes and ingredients.
When an article discusses nutritional properties or scientific research, we aim to distinguish factual nutritional information from potential or emerging health effects.
Our preferred sources
Depending on the subject, we may consult:
- Government health organisations
- Public health authorities
- Universities and academic institutions
- Recognised nutrition organisations
- Peer-reviewed scientific publications
- Systematic reviews and scientific literature
- Established food and nutrition databases
How we use sources
Sources are used to support relevant factual or scientific statements.
We do not consider the existence of a single study to be sufficient evidence for a broad health claim.
Where research is preliminary, limited or inconclusive, we aim to communicate that uncertainty rather than presenting the finding as an established fact.
Research versus established fact
Scientific research can investigate potential relationships between foods, nutrients and health outcomes.
However, research findings can vary according to the study design, population, amount consumed, duration and other factors.
For this reason, we avoid presenting research findings as guarantees of a particular health outcome.
Traditional uses
Some herbs and spices have long histories of traditional culinary or cultural use.
Traditional use is not automatically evidence that an ingredient can treat or cure a medical condition.
Where traditional uses are discussed, we aim to identify them as traditional or historical uses rather than established medical treatments.
Nutritional information
Where nutritional values are provided for recipes, they may be estimates based on the ingredients and quantities used.
Actual nutritional values can vary according to brands, ingredients, preparation methods, serving sizes and substitutions.
Readers with specific dietary or medical requirements should verify nutritional information where necessary.
Keeping information current
Scientific understanding can change.
We may update articles when significant new information becomes available or when an existing statement requires clarification.
Readers are encouraged to consult current professional or authoritative sources for important health and dietary decisions.
Our standard
Our objective is not to make the strongest possible health claim.
Our objective is to provide useful information that is appropriately supported, clearly explained and responsible.re to add text.