Why hazelnuts are good for you
Good for you:Young and mild, or dried and full of flavour, this wholesome tree nut is a snacker's delight
Credit to Jamie where it’s due, but he doesn’t understand food poverty
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: I'm all for Oliver's anti-obesity crusading, but his remarks about bad food and big TVs do reveal a lack of understanding of modern poverty
Why plums are good for you
Good for you: Plums are at their best right now – and these low-calorie fruits won't cause spikes in your blood sugar levels
Which? attacks ‘exaggerated’ food supplement health claims
Boots among manufacturers 'using clever language to imply unproven benefits', says consumer group
Food addiction: does it really exist?
Research suggests that sugar and fat may be addictive – but the findings are controversial. Which foods do you find hardest to resist, and have you experienced withdrawal symptoms?
Why red peppers are good for you
Good for you: Look for the elongated rather than bell-shaped varieties for a fuller flavour as well as a health boost
Heavy coffee consumption increases death rates in under-55s, study suggests
Scientists claim those in age group who drink average of more than four cups of coffee a day are at 56% greater risk of death from all causes
Children ‘more likely to have can of pop than eat enough fruit and vegetables’
British Heart Foundation concerned about heart disease later in life as report reveals children's lifestyles lack enough exercise
Why blueberries are good for you
Good for you: It's the English picking season for a sweet, sharp, pop-in-the-mouth fruit crammed full of antioxidants and vitamin C
Fat profits: how the food industry cashed in on obesity
Ever since definitions of healthy bodyweight changed in the 1990s, the world has feared an obesity epidemic. But the food giants accused of making us fat are also profiting from the slimming industry.