High-fibre diet can cut stroke risk, scientists claim
Research finds every 7g increase in daily fibre cuts risk of first-time stroke by 7%
Food is now the ultimate class signifier
Suzanne Moore: Poor people are being fobbed off with food stamps while the rest of us watch cookery shows and eat fancy ready-meals
Kale: the hottest vegetable this season
Celebrity fans, health-giving properties and easy to grow … no wonder sales of this leafy green superfood have rocketed
Why tahini is good for you
Good for you: Tahini is a protein-rich paste that adds a heavyweight presence to any dish
Low-sugar recipes: a dozen delicious treats
Sugary food is fuelling the obesity epidemic, so try these healthier alternatives
Sugar, not fat, exposed as deadly villain in obesity epidemic
It's addictive and toxic, like a drug, and we need to wean ourselves off it, says US doctor
Why eggs are good for you
Good for you: Brimming with protein and vitamins and ready in minutes - fill your basket!
Horsemeat scandal ‘could make pupils switch to unhealthy packed lunches’
Nutritionist warns that parents may be put off canteen meals, but just 1% of packed lunches meet nutritional standards
Why Gwyneth Paltrow’s no-carb diet for children makes perfect sense
Gwyneth Paltrow has been castigated for saying she avoids feeding her children carbohydrates, but she's right: we don't need starchy carbs at all, says Joanna Blythman
How bad is steak for you?
We have long been told to avoid saturated fat. But research suggests that fresh, lean red meat may, eaten in moderation, be perfectly healthy