Taking the biscuit

Nicholas Lezard: The meddling doctor who wants us to cut down on chocolate should know that the slap-a-tax-on-it method rarely works

Fat chance

Open thread: If a government initiative on pies with less pastry and chip-free days won't work, what will?

Is the recession ruining our health?

Domino's pizza and KFC are thriving as demand for fast food soars. Jon Henley appraises the impact on the nation's waistline

The problem with sulphites

Victoria Moore: A small percentage of people are allergic to sulphites: headaches and coughing are typical symptoms

Let’s get our fats right

Graham Harvey: In its new campaign, the FSA labels all saturated fats as bad – sadly, this means nutritious British foods are again under attack

Eggs are good for you – so here’s how to cook them

Zoe Williams suggests healthy recipes from prawn frittata to huevos rancheros

Eat up those eggs!

Edwina Currie: I'm delighted the latest study shows that eating eggs is not bad for you. They are cheap, nutritious and great with toast

Sunny side up for eggs

Eggs are back on the menu for the health-conscious. How do you like yours?

A guide on how to eat your way to a fabulously healthy mind and body

Sarah Boseley reports on the ultimate power foods that are creating a stir on the internet

Doner kebabs contain ‘shocking’ levels of fat, salt and even pork

Some contain 1,990 calories, 70g of saturated fat, 16.5g of salt and even pork