Too sweet, or not too sweet? Three experts on what to do with all the Halloween lollies

With buckets of trick or treating sweets on the horizon, should parents let children gorge or spread the treats over time? A dietician, a dentist and a psychologist weigh in

TikTokers reckon sea moss can help you lose weight and have better sex. What does the science say?

Made from algae found in coastal waters, this so-called superfood can be added to tea, smoothies and yoghurts, juices, or even eaten straight from the jar. But is there any point?

Fast food fever: how ultra-processed meals are unhealthier than you think

UPFs form 50% of Britons’ calorie intake. Now food scientists are learning more about what makes them so damaging

Cheap, delicious – and only three years out of date: my week of eating food past its best-before

Some buy it to save money; others to save the planet. The market for ageing food is booming – but what’s it like and is it safe?

Early-bird special: could eating your dinner at 5pm help you lose weight?

According to a new study, having your main meal in the early evening can help the pounds drop off – and it might also make you bang on trend

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From pasta and rice to pesto and ketchup: the most ethical and eco-friendly products for your kitchen cupboards

A well-stocked kitchen can help you cut your carbon footprint, reduce waste and insulate you against food shortages. Here are some staple ingredients to get you started

Readers reply: what are the fewest separate foods you could eat and still have a healthy, balanced diet?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

What are the fewest separate foods you could eat and still have a healthy, balanced diet?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

Jaw-dropping news! Eating with your mouth open makes food taste better

Researchers suggest this habit actually makes for a more enjoyable meal – so it could be time to rethink your manners