‘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

Five ways to have a healthier lunchtime

Choose your food carefully, don’t eat at your desk – and try for a quick burst of exercise

‘No food should be taboo’: how to tackle your child’s weight – without giving them a complex

A third of children are overweight or obese by the time they leave primary school. Here’s how parents can help them forge good habits and avoid creating lifelong insecurities

Room to grow: how allotment life can be the best therapy

When his wife became ill, Barney Norris found that growing his own food helped him through the trauma

Why Cadbury’s new ‘diet’ Dairy Milk is nothing to celebrate

Reducing the sugar content in a bar is just another reminder that chocolate is ‘bad’ – but I have a revolutionary diet that circumvents all these rules

Central London is Britain’s unhealthiest place to live, study finds

Great Torrington in Devon healthiest given factors such as pollution and fast-food access