The demon drink: war on sugar
Alex Renton reports on the new health war, and reveals why some fruit juices may be as bad for you as cans of fizz
Why saffron is good for you
Good for you: Saffron has long been used in traditional healing and research suggests it could become part of mainstream medicine's weaponry
Why courgettes are good for you
Good for you: Sweetest at their smallest, these succulent summer squashes are ideal for kids
Why blackcurrants are good for you
Good for you: Blackcurrants are packed with vitamin C and micronutrients – they're Britain's very own superfood
Gluten-free butternut falafel with nut-free broad-bean hummus
Just as tasty: With a few simple substitutions, this vibrant, healthy alternative to the much-loved Middle Eastern staple can be enjoyed by all
‘Sip and see’ parties: too much of a good thing
Alexandra Jones: Planning a soiree to reveal the gender of your baby or post-divorce drinks? Your partied-out guests may have festivity fatigue
This column will change your life: coffee and creativity
'Coffee slides me into the working day before my procrastinatory urges can kick in: grind beans, brew coffee, plunge, pour, sip, open laptop… and I'm working before I've had a chance to protest,' says Oliver Burkeman
Why butter is good for you
Good for you: Don't believe the bad press about butter - this creamy staple is nutritious and has no equal in taste
Should schools ban packed lunches? We ask school cooks, pupils and parents
Headteachers in England are being urged to ban packed lunches to ensure children eat healthy school dinners. What do school cooks, children and their parents think of the proposal?
School dinners: pupils given a taste of quality
Chips, over-boiled vegetables and packed lunches are banned from the Reach Academy free school, where the head eats with the pupils