Being a good host is about more than just the food

Real hospitality is a life lesson in community living

’Tis the season of hangovers – and I’ve found the perfect cure

Forget IV drips and fancy supplements. An all-day breakfast costs only £5 and is easily accessible

The best health foods? Soup, garlic and cake

When you’re ill, food can be a powerful force for recovery – even if scientists can’t always explain why

Pickle juice and Marmite: the 11 best hangover cures – by pub landlords

They serve up the hangovers in the first place, but what do they recommend to take them away?

The average American eats 17 teaspoons of added sugar daily. It’s killing us

A diet high in added sugar, impossible to escape in processed foods, has been linked to diabetes, heart disease and possibly cancer

‘Eating that meal could kill you’: when cooks don’t take food allergies seriously

For those with severe food allergies, every meal can feel like a game of Russian roulette. But many find chefs, friends and even relations trying to trick them into eating dangerously

The rise of Arfid: the truth about the eating disorder that made a teenager go blind

People with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder will eat only a very limited range of foods and may have significant phobias. It’s a long way from simply being a picky eater

My 24 years without eating (nearly) any vegetables

I grew up in Texas, where food is fast and portions are vast. It’s time to ditch the chicken and waffles and embrace the greens

From quinoa bars to salmon skin chips: what’s behind the snacking revolution?

Forget breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the space of a generation, Brits have tripled their consumption of snacks – and the options are endless

A new leaf: the complete guide to getting your life back on track this autumn

From heat to holidays, the summer can bring all sorts of disruption to your regular schedule. Here experts explain how to improve everything from food to finances