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
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