Food giant withdraws misleading ad for sugar substitute
Truvia has been marketed as a natural product by British Sugar but it is chemically processed and contains a synthetic bulking agent
Differences between EU and US nutrition labels go far beyond ounces and grams
When you’re trying to stay healthy, food labels can help. Here’s how to navigate the thorny, heavily regulated and sometimes willfully obtuse labelling in the US and EU
Jamie Oliver’s sugar tax campaign joined by Abokado
TV chef hopes to persuade government over proposed 20% levy on sweet drinks, which he says would lower demand and raise funds to fight obesity
Will fish oil keep my brain young?
New research shows that omega-3 may have little impact in stalling dementia – so maybe it’s time we stopped bankrolling a billion-dollar supplements industry
Five healthy lunches to take to work
Noel Road is a small business on a mission– to provide health and wellbeing inspiration for busy business owners. They put together five lunchbox recipes for us
Is the US ready to stomach eating bugs?
Bugs are a greener alternative source of protein, but US consumers are still grossed out by eating crickets. Will companies be able to make insect farming viable?
Kale crisis: aphids could destroy the superfood-smoothie revolution
Gwyenth Paltrow fans take note: your favourite fashionable curly green vegetable is suffering the ravages of an insect invasion
The protein problem: why eating too much chicken might not help your diet
A favourite of health-conscious eaters as well as junk food fans, chicken is taking over our diets in the US and Europe – but at what cost?
The anti-diabetes diet: a 2,000 calorie-a-day food planner
Beat diabetes and save the NHS: here’s what a week’s worth of healthy meals looks like. Just go easy on the lentils...
Leave it out: are food intolerances fact or fad?
Serious food allergies are rare, while intolerance of many common foods is increasing. Are we in the midst of a health craze or something more complicated?