Scientists find vital missing ingredient for healthy vegan diet – algae
Natural aquatic supplement could be used to make up for lack of key vitamin B12 in plant-based diets
My daughter will only eat junk food. How can I get her on a healthy diet?
Having a fussy eater is far from unusual, but your child may have a food disorder that can be treated – just don’t put pressure on her
The truth about emulsifiers: are they destroying our gut health?
The E numbers in food make bread softer and ice-cream silkier. But there is growing concern about how they might affect our microbiome
The truth about inflammation: all you need to know about 2023’s hottest health topic, from causes to cures
Inflammation is the scourge of modern life, judging by all the supplements, workouts and diets that promise to fight it. But what precisely gets inflamed, and why – and is it always a bad thing?
I’m stressing about ultra-processed foods, when the real worry is that many people can’t afford a healthy diet
Cutting out junk food and eating 30 plants a week is a great idea. But until the food industry is better regulated, it’s out of reach for a large swathe of the population, writes Emma Beddington
Anyone who goes to a beach already has a ‘beach body’. Don’t strive for an illusion
Instead of falling for fitness and diet fads, focus on the things that will bring you true health and happiness this summer, says public health academic Devi Sridhar
Do you have a ‘salt tooth’? How to recognise it – and feed your cravings healthily
We all know what a sweet tooth is, but some people also hanker for salt. Here’s what to do if you can’t stop dreaming of crisps
Apple cider vinegar: the ultimate panacea – or wildly overhyped?
It has been said to kill E coli, reduce cholesterol, lower blood sugar and aid weight loss. But not all health experts are convinced of its powers
Tea, apples and berries could stave off age-related memory loss, study suggests
Research found 71-year-olds with high flavanol consumption had better memory function
Should I worry about eating too many takeaways?
We all know they tend to be full of salt, sugar and additives – but when does an occasional treat become an unhealthy habit? We separate the fat from the fiction