About the author
Jolanda van Hal
Jolanda van Hal is a senior journalist at Nutrition Insight. She covers topics such as personalized nutrition, gut health, botanicals, bioactives, plant-based food, biotechnology and sustainability. She has extensive knowledge of natural ingredients for health products and cosmetics and vast experience supporting exporters entering the EU with coaching, market research and market access
Jolanda van Hal's articles
Plastic particles in F&B products harm human health, research finds
Microscopic plastic particles found in F&B may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver, according to a new animal study. The findings, presented during the ongoing Nutrition 2025...
Calorie count dilemma: New labeling proposal aims to protect vulnerable diners
03 Sep 2024 --- Researchers suggest making it mandatory for businesses to provide calorie-free menus alongside menus with calories to accommodate people with eating disorders who may find seeing...
Scientists identify microbes that may destroy “forever chemicals” in groundwater
19 Jul 2024 --- Microorganisms of the genus Acetobacterium, commonly found in wastewater environments, can destroy certain kinds of PFAS “forever chemicals.” The researchers note the discovery is a...
Nutrition labels linked to healthier eating among US teens, new research flags
07 Feb 2024 --- In a new study, using Nutrition Facts labels is associated with healthy eating habits among eighth and 11th-grade students in Texas, US. However, the authors also caution that a...
Unfulfilled potential? Hemp Beverage Alliance urges alcohol bureau to regulate THC drinks
29 Aug 2023 --- The US Hemp Beverage Alliance is calling for low-dose, hemp-derived delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) beverages to be regulated by the Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) in...
Probiotics vs. plastics: Review highlights protective effects against polystyrene toxicity
12 Jul 2023 --- Researchers have found that probiotics may overcome some toxicities associated with polystyrene nano- and microplastics in humans in a recent review. These particles increasingly make...
