Can boba tea be high-protein and tasty? I tested 14 flavors to find out

Two popular trends collide in bubble tea protein drinks, which offer the indulgence of boba with a dose of stick-to-the-ribs protein and no sugar bomb

Pancakes, cheesecakes, dips, breads, mousses and … ice-cream? 17 mostly delicious ways with cottage cheese

High in protein, low in fat, the 70s ‘superfood’ is having another moment. Its fans say you can do almost anything with it. But should you?

Share how the ongoing US government shutdown could affect your access to food or health insurance

We’re interested to hear how the looming pause of Snap benefits, as well as rising insurance costs due to a loss of subsidies, could affect Americans

The £1 oyster: cut-price shellfish is all the rage – but is eating it advisable?

There are oyster happy hours and influencers who have been known to eat 70 in a single sitting. Millennials are going mad for molluscs and it seems nothing can hold them back

Stop obsessing over what parents eat – we’re spinning too many plates to worry about what’s on our own

Most parents aren’t able to eat like a wellness influencer when we’re chasing tiny humans who refuse to get dressed

Beyond chicken soup: what chefs and doctors eat when they’re sick (or just hungover)

Laid up with the flu? Suffering with a sore throat? From chicken bhuna to fire honey, this food should get you back on your feet

From exploding gin to dating app disasters: our Filter writers’ guide to life

Consumer advice and life lessons: here’s everything our Filter writers have learned in the past year. Plus gifts for Diwali; cordless vacuums on test; and the best hair masks, revealed

Is it true that … cutting out carbs helps you lose weight?

Weight loss is about consuming fewer calories than you burn, and reducing your intake of refined carbohydrates can play a part in that

‘It’s actually a superfood!’ Why tempeh is suddenly on every menu – and coming to a supermarket near you

Tofu’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 it

Mouldy plates, burning pans, clouds of vape smoke: how to survive the horrors of the shared kitchen

Whether it’s your first day at uni or your 10th year in a flatshare, there’s no telling what awaits you whenever you enter the communal kitchen. Here’s how to cook and eat with the minimum of squalor – and the maximum of safety