Why turmeric could be the spice of life

Eating high-fat curries may not be as bad for us as we thought - at least, not if we lace them with turmeric

Ghent goes vegetarian

If somewhere in the UK were to go vegetarian for one day a week, where would it be?

Day of the lentil burghers: Ghent goes veggie to lose weight and save planet

Belgian council claims to be first town in Europe not to eat meat for a day every week

All shapes and sizes

Lucy Aphramor: It is counterproductive to pour money and effort into making everyone slim – let's encourage an ethical approach to weight

Consumers find food labelling confusing

Major study recommends hybrid scheme for improved health and clarity, but food industry insists on voluntary approach

Process of elimination

How much do you actually rely on processed foods in your cooking? Would you be prepared to cut them out for a week?

Food industry breaks healthy eating promises

A report published today shows just how little the food industry has done to make products marketed at children more healthy. Are we surprised?

Cereals laden with sugar, report warns

Breakfast cereals targeted at children not meeting government's healthy food targets, says Which?

Health concerns over ‘shocking’ salt levels in pre-packed sandwiches

Which? report says unhealthy amounts of saturated fats and sugar found in products sold on high street

Weighing up the costs of being obese

Obesity is becoming analogous to the smoking debate. So will future carbon taxes place a burden on the overweight, asks Leo Hickman