A weighty problem: how to halt obesity in the developing world
Steve Wiggins: Waistlines are expanding at a rapid rate in developing countries. How can governments put healthy eating on the menu?
Obesity soars to ‘alarming’ levels in developing countries
Almost twice as many obese people in poor countries than in rich ones as fat and sugar consumption rises, warns ODI
Why cinnamon is good for you
Cinnamon is a truly global spice that appears to combat a truly global ailment – high blood pressure
If you’re going to diet, fail quietly
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Self-improvement schemes generally don't last, and always get people's backs up. The phrase 'cold turkey' really is best left by Boxing Day morning
Healthy eating: nutritious indigenous foods you may never have heard of
Unhealthy western diets should take a leaf from nutrient-rich indigenous fare. Do you know your amaranth from your yacón?
Why raw honey is good for you
Good for you: Honey's medicinal properties are as exciting as its breadth of flavour
Why beef is good for you
Good for you: Stick to the grass-fed beef, not the grain-fed meat that dominates the supermarkets, and the health benefits multiply
The best food for recovery after exercise
Many runners do a great job in fuelling themselves for training and racing, but are you thinking enough about nutrition to ensure you recover properly between sessions?
Sugar is bad for us and we should all stop eating it – right?
With Christmas upon us, and the inevitable detox afterwards, Sarah Wilson and Alex Renton thrash out the sugar question
Why sprout tops are good for you
Good for you: No wait, sprout haters come back! Give the brussels' leafy hat a chance and it will repay you in vitamins