Is it worth it? Bulletproof coffee
If you only drink this coffee in the morning and only eat between 2pm and 8pm, you’ll apparently lose a pound a day
Why a tax on fizzy drinks would help tackle the UK’s £10bn diabetes epidemic
More than one in 20 people in the UK has type 2 diabetes, with consumption of sugary drinks proven to be a direct cause. Failing to tax them is irresponsible
Crunch time for crisps as posh popcorn explodes
Sales of crisps are down, while popcorn, the ‘healthy’ alternative, is on the up. But don’t be fooled – some bags are almost as calorific as a can of Coke
Wine: want to cut down on alcohol? Try these lower-abv reds
As well as drinking less, it might be an idea to drink good wines that have lower alcohol content, too. There are some out there
How dieting will get personal – and much more effective
Project analysing people’s gut bacteria and determining which foods cause a spike in their blood sugar levels is paving the way for tailor-made diets
Why bingeing on health foods won’t boost your immune system
There are only two ways the human body can deal with invading pathogens and infections – and neither involves vitamins or ‘superfoods’
Sweet nightmares: a guide to cutting down on sugar
Sugar is making us fatter and sicker. Yet we still don’t realise how much we’re eating. As the UK government considers imposing a tax, we look at how to cut down without missing out. Plus: alternative recipes
Is bacon dangerous? The science behind food trends
Is fat really bad for you? Should we consume less salt? And what’s wrong with gluten, anyway? A science writer and a consultant cardiologist separate fact from fiction
The chefs’ guide to life: how I recovered from drug addiction
Phil Howard, the chef and co-owner of The Square, Mayfair on life and work after quitting crack cocaine
Dieting? Calorie-counting? Four of the best food-tracking apps
How MyFitnessPal, Lose It, Noom Coach and HAPIcoach could help you towards healthier eating habits in 2016