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.
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