Meet the ‘super banana’ – a vitamin-enriched upgrade that could save lives
A million African children die or go blind every year due to vitamin A deficiency – but a new genetically modified strain of banana might help put a stop to that
A lazy person’s guide to food hygiene
Washing raw chicken could cause food poisoning – so what other ostensibly hygienic practices are best avoided? From refrigeration to best before dates, Tim Dowling has some time-saving tips
Rosemary Conley: I was a compulsive eater before I was born again
The fitness guru discussed dieting, food and the Lord in this 1995 interview with John Hind
Taste test: low-calorie and low-alcohol wine
Supermarkets are stocking more low-calorie and low-alcohol wines than ever. But are any worth drinking? Zoe Williams tastes them
MP David Lammy: how did he do in the health and wellbeing challenge?
'I've had a fantastic week' – David Lammy reflects on his new health regime while we compare our expert's assessment
Calls for food taxes as population at risk of diabetes triples
Scientists and campaigners say it is time for government action to curb junk food to prevent type 2 diabetes timebomb crippling the NHS
Vertical veg man: worming your way to better compost
Wormeries are a practical option for small properties without gardens – and they will reward you with the best fertiliser around
What we eat – in pictures
Photographers Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio have produced a gallery of pictures of people from different countries, showing what - and how much - they eat in a day
The egg-white craze: it’s no yolk
There is a national egg-white shortage in the US after a rise in demand for yolk-free omelettes, sandwiches and shakes. Do you ditch the tastiest, most nutritious part of the egg?
Holy guacamole: how Joshua Ferris became a born-again foodie
Joshua Ferris grew up eating grey steak and limp lettuce. And then there was light: artisanal pizza, microbreweries, Michelin-starred barbecue. Now he's a believer...