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The power of pulses: 15 easy, delicious ways to eat more life-changing legumes

Want to consume more gut-friendly fibre, as well as minerals, vitamins and antioxidants? Like the idea of a more sustainable diet? Here is the answer - and baked beans are only the start

Milk, carbohydrates or a late-night pudding: what’s the secret to eating for a good night’s sleep?

Many of us suffer with bad sleep. Could changing what – and when – we eat improve our chances of sleeping well?

Ditch your dish sponge, take a packed lunch: 33 easy plastic-free kitchen swaps

Plastic is a growing concern, so it’s time to cut back. Here’s how, from tips on reducing our use to ideas for more sustainable products

Home cooking and minimally processed foods best for weight loss, study finds

Dieters in trial lost twice as much weight when avoiding ultra-processed ready meals with as much nutrition

The one change that worked: I grew my own vegetables – and suddenly stopped wasting food

When I started caring for some tomato plants, it was as if a switch had been flicked in my mind. I knew I had to stop throwing food away. I immediately became much more creative with the meals I was making …

Who needs quinoa? 17 overlooked and affordable superfoods, from peas and potatoes to popcorn and even sugar

Can’t afford goji berries, spirulina or turmeric – or just don’t like the taste? Most kitchens are full of healthy but unglamorous alternatives. Nutrition experts name their favourites

How to reduce your food footprint: if it’s better for you, it’s better for the planet

Curbing waste, eating a plant-rich diet and limiting ultra-processed food (and sadly, coffee and chocolate) will dramatically reduce your carbon footprint

‘Don’t ever assume there’s anything to eat!’ 29 tips for perfect vegan holidays, from where to go to how to order

Nowhere should be out of bounds just because you have a plant-based diet. Seasoned travellers explain how to stay happy and hunger-free, whether you’re trekking in Thailand or on a mini-break in Berlin

Five beef patties, four cheese slices, bacon, lettuce, tomato … Burger King’s sumo of a burger enters the ring

Japan’s limited-edition Baby Body Burger packs in 1,876 calories and tips the scales at nearly 680g. Will it defeat our reporter?

Terrible night’s sleep? Here’s how to make it through the day – and maybe even enjoy it – one step at a time

Coffee or no coffee? Almond croissant or exercise snack? Early night or bedtime as usual? You’ll be grateful you made the right choices

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