Why broccoli is good for you
Good for you: Broccoli is packed to the florets with nutrients and things to keep you healthy – meet a true superfood
Smoothies and fruit juices are a new risk to health, US scientists warn
Scientists say potential damage from naturally occurring fructose in apparently healthy drinks is being overlooked
Protein-enhanced food: the latest health craze
Protein powder is being added to foods from bread to ice-cream, as it makes you feel fuller for longer. But do we really need more protein in our diets?
Should I believe calorie counts?
Luisa Dillner: There may be a difference between a food's listed calorific value, and the amount of calories it actually delivers – but only a small one
A glass of wine a day may be good for mental health, Spanish study finds
Researchers find people who drink two to seven glasses of wine a week are less prone to depression
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?