Haribo sugarless gummy bears – beware the laxative effect
More than 100 consumers of the 5lb bag of sweets have posted reports of calamitous flatulence and violent bowel evacuation. Can it really be true, asks Stuart Heritage
Why watercress is good for you
Good for you: The peppery rival to rocket is far more flavourful and packs a complex, nutritious punch
How fruit juice went from health food to junk food
Emine Saner: For decades fruit juice has been seen as a healthy option. Then this week a primary school banned it after claims that it's as bad for you as Coca-Cola. But how big a health risk does it pose?
Do ‘superfoods’ really exist?
From blueberries to nuts and whole grains, antioxidant-rich miracle foods were, we were told a decade ago, the key to combating stress, disease and infection. But, inevitably perhaps, experts' opinions have now shifted to a more complex view
How to give up sugar in 11 easy steps
Many of us are addicted to sugar. Want to break the habit and get those no-good empty calories out of your life? Zoe Williams explains how to conquer your cravings in 11 easy steps – even if you really, really fancy a Mars bar
Lidl bans sweets at the checkout
Discount supermarket replaces confectionery with dried and fresh fruit, oatcakes and juices
Why oranges are good for you
Good for you: Make the most of citrus season and grab unwaxed organic varieties for flavour and nutrition
Sugar is now enemy number one in the western diet
Aseem Mahotra: Action on Sugar is keen to make the public aware of the dangers and for manufacturers to face regulation
How to make basic tomato sauce
Cookery Club: Learning to cook the basics means never being afraid to mess up – in fact, it’s all part of the fun. Just taste as you go. Start with this simple tomato sauce ...
Why oats are good for you
Good for you: It's the ultimate winter breakfast, but getting your oats can also keep the body slim and healthy