Going solo: why eating and travelling on my own is such a pleasure
Time alone is a chance to relax – and reboot your creativity
My friend’s fixation on her gluten intolerance puts people off. Should I let her know?
It’s possible your friend is trying to counter an isolating illness, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Even if you find it tedious, don’t assume everyone else will too
Ultra-processed foods: the 19 things everyone needs to know
They make up 57% of the UK diet – and the risks are becoming ever more evident. Here is how to recognise UPFs and find healthier alternatives
Ultra-processed foods: what are they and what are the risks to health?
UPFs account for 57% of calories consumed in the UK and have been associated with increases in serious diseases
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop calls it ‘legendary’. But would you pay £22 for a loaf of bread?
There are 16 ingredients in the Happy Tummy Loaf, including chia seeds and ‘generatively farmed’ egg. But even if it can give you ‘perfect poos’, it’s not exactly a bargain
Gardening is supposed to be good for you – so why do I feel such self-loathing?
Death stalks my garden, while everyone on social media shows off their perfect tomatoes and dazzling blooms, writes Emma Beddington
Still, sparkling or hot? My parents only drink warm water – it’s their cultural cure-all
It’s not uncommon for people in the Chinese community to prefer drinking hot or warm water over cold or tap, even if that means bringing your own Thermos
Should I worry about snacking?
Will eating between meals encourage you to put on weight – or keep you lean? Is there such a thing as a healthy snack? Here’s what the science says
Marlena Spieler obituary
Writer of more than 70 cookbooks, whose love of the cuisines of Mexico and Italy kept her on a perpetual hunt for delicious meals
The truth about nightshades: four online myths about potatoes, tomatoes and aubergines
Is this popular family of plants really toxic? Many TikTok influencers seem to think so. Here, dietary experts set the facts straight