Consuming passion

In the first of two extracts from his new book, Michael Pollan says we should junk the science - and rediscover the joy of eating

Stars’ diet tips – prunes and parsley

A new book reveals the unlikely foods and drinks that A-list celebrities say can help to shed the pounds, reports Amelia Hill

· Children's eating habits even worse than adults · Food-related ill health can cost NHS £6bn a year

The self-styled 'chubby grocer' is aiming to be a far more streamlined shopkeeper within the next three months

Forget the Christmas pudding, stuffing and mince pies - it's the turkey that really does the festive damage to your waistline, says a new report

Ben Goldacre: Christmas is a time for harmless lies, the chocolatey indulgences of the thought world

Sarah Boseley: It is the next step by soft-drinks companies trying to diversify into healthier lines - Diet Coke with antioxidants

Will Hutton: Our entire economic and social system will have to shift if obesity is ever to be checked

Children are still being bombarded with television advertisements for junk food, in spite of new rules aimed at tackling the UK's obesity epidemic

Mark Lawson: The latest commotion over diet and cancer suggests the hysteria bug has now infected doctors.