Christopher Gardner, the author of Food Sense and director of nutrition studies at Stanford, says we have overcomplicated the question of what to eatFinally, some good news: eating well is more straightforward than you think....
Read MoreThe hotter it gets, the faster our bodies lose water. Obviously, we need to replace it – but is anything better than plain H₂O? And does timing matter? Here’s what the science saysHydration is important. In temperatures like...
Read MoreIs chocolate better served chilled? Do bananas go mushy? And won’t someone think of the avocados? Here is the final word on the fridge or cupboard conflictIf every summer has a trending drink, then 2026 promises to be the season...
Read MoreDecades of advice on what to eat and what not to might have been missing one key ingredient, according to new researchReduce your calories. Eat more vegetables. Limit soft drinks and junk foods. For years, even decades, this has...
Read MoreA multimillion-pound industry has sprung up promising it can detect sensitivities to certain ingredients with a simple remote finger prick test. But the results can be misleading – and even dangerousMy kitchen table is littered...
Read MoreYes, we all know blueberries and kale are good for us. But what about some of the other less well-marketed food heroes that have fallen out of favour?Think of a superfood. What comes to mind? Avocado? Turmeric? Quinoa? Many of...
Read MoreWe evolved to like energy-dense foods such as honey, but modern diets tend to include too much sugar. Here’s how to make sure you eat the right amount, at the right timeSugar tastes great for good reason: we evolved to like it,...
Read MoreIn 1865, the first ever protein-based product consisted of ‘melted-down beef hides and carcasses’. Now, there are countless shakes on the market – including one by a Michelin-starred chef. Why is everyone drinking them?I always...
Read MoreWhat’s worse than being wet, chilly and light-deprived? Being wet, chilly, light-deprived and sick. Here are 14 ways to stave off colds and the flu – or bounce back if it’s already too lateAs the weather cools, along come colds,...
Read MoreIt is known as ‘the silent killer’, because many people suffer from high blood pressure without even being aware of it. Here is where your numbers should be, and how to change them for the betterThe older you get, and the more...
Read MoreThe market for supplements is booming and it can be difficult to know which are actually any use. Dietitians give the lowdown on those you should take and those you can ditchI used to proudly eschew health supplements. Doctors...
Read MoreTofu’s close relative can be sliced, smoked, marinated, deep fried, turned into mince, burgers, or ‘bacon’ … and it’s high in protein and other vital nutrients. Here’s how to make the most of itPeople seem to have had their fill...
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