OFM Awards 2015 outstanding achievement: Jude Ragan and Djalma Lucio Polli de Carvalho
The inspirational chef and school head who took a fresh look at the dietary needs of autistic children, and changed their pupils lives for the better
It’s clear the nanny state works when food health values are written in the stars
Ten months into the food-rating scheme, global giants such as Nestle and Kellogg’s have modified ingredients to secure a better health-star ranking
Sports drinks: are you better off making your own?
Rehydration is essential after a workout but some shop-bought sports drinks may prove unhelpful
Why eating more fruit and veg doesn’t always help you lose weight
Increasing your intake of plant-based food shouldn’t lead to weight gain – unless you only eat starchy foods or forget to cut down on your calories
Is the five-second food rule really true?
Urban myth states that if you pick food up off the floor quickly enough, it’s still safe to eat – but scientific tests suggest it’s slightly more complex
How to teach … sugar
The sweet stuff is everywhere, but it can cause serious health problems. Make sure your pupils understand the dangers
Experience: foraging nearly killed me
‘We realised we were reacting to something we’d eaten, but as we tried to work out what, we became confused’
Bathtub booze and knock-off whisky: inside China’s fake alcohol industry
Drinkers are unwittingly knocking back fake alcohol brewed in bathtubs, which could lead to potentially serious health issues
Growing portion sizes a major factor in rising UK obesity, study finds
Retailers could be forced to charge more for bigger servings to counter damage being done, say Cambridge University experts
Ready steady, shake: Nutribullet and its rivals tested
Nutribullet blenders are everywhere – but are the fancy juicers worth the money, or are cheaper versions just as good? We subject seven machines to stalky, stringy scrutiny