November marks an important milestone for the DietWise project: two years since its launch. It is a perfect opportunity to reflect on what we have achieved so far, share the progress made by our international team, and look ahead to the exciting developments awaiting us in the coming year.

Our latest newsletter is now available, bringing together the most important updates, research highlights, collaborations, and upcoming activities from across the DietWise project.

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Two years of research, collaboration and progress

Over the past two years, DietWise has been working towards making healthy and sustainable cooking more accessible, practical and appealing to everyone.

Our research has explored how people perceive nutrition advice, what prevents them from adopting healthier eating habits, and how behavioural insights can encourage positive changes in everyday cooking.

From identifying barriers such as cost, convenience and taste to developing behavioural nudges and innovative digital solutions, the project has made important progress in turning research findings into practical approaches.

Now, as DietWise enters its final year, the focus is increasingly shifting towards testing and implementing the solutions developed throughout the project.

MyRecipeWatch is getting closer to real-world testing

One of the key highlights of the new newsletter is the progress of MyRecipeWatch, our digital tool designed to help people make healthier, more sustainable and affordable choices when cooking at home.

The app will allow users to enter online recipes and receive personalised ingredient substitution recommendations. Each suggestion comes with clear explanations of its potential health benefits, budget implications and seasonal considerations.

Users will be able to decide which substitutions work best for them, with the recipe’s overall assessment adapting to their choices.

Starting in January 2027, pilot activities in Belgium, Greece and Lithuania will bring MyRecipeWatch into homes, schools and communities, allowing us to explore its potential to support food literacy and healthier everyday habits.

The tool is expected to become available in four languages: English, Dutch, Greek and Lithuanian.

Building trust in nutrition advice

Healthy eating is not only about knowing what to eat. It is also about finding reliable information and feeling confident when making food choices.

That is why DietWise continues to work on strengthening trust in nutrition advice and promoting the use of national dietary guidelines.

Through our activities focused on building capabilities and trust, we aim to support stakeholders, encourage home cooking and help translate research findings into practical outcomes that can benefit people across Europe.

Sharing knowledge and strengthening European collaboration

The latest newsletter also looks back at a busy scientific conference season, during which DietWise researchers presented their work to the international research community.

Topics spanning artificial intelligence, behavioural psychology and public health demonstrate the multidisciplinary nature of the project and the importance of bringing different areas of expertise together.

Another exciting development is our collaboration with TealHelix, another Horizon Europe project. This partnership creates new opportunities for knowledge exchange, shared learning and stronger cooperation between European research initiatives.

What’s next for DietWise?

With two years behind us and one year remaining, DietWise is entering an important new phase.

The coming months will focus on finalising our digital tools, launching pilot activities, collecting feedback and exploring how our solutions can make a meaningful difference in people’s everyday lives.

Our latest newsletter brings all these developments together and offers a closer look at the people, research and ideas driving the project forward.

Want to discover more?

Read the latest DietWise newsletter to explore our achievements, meet our latest developments and follow our journey towards healthier and more sustainable cooking.

Thank you to all our partners, researchers, experts, stakeholders, reviewers and supporters who have contributed to the DietWise journey. We look forward to sharing the next chapter with you!