Healthy food: can you train yourself to like it?
Willpower can only get you so far when it comes to eating well. But many psychologists believe there are tricks we can use to change our tastes. What are they and how do they work?
Mediterranean diet ‘cuts strokes and heart attacks in at-risk groups’
Research shows diet can reduce risk for people who smoke, have type 2 diabetes or exhibit other unhealthy characteristics
Is it dangerous to drink coffee during pregnancy?
A high intake of coffee can lead to smaller babies or even a longer pregnancy. And it's not just coffee you should watch, says Dr Luisa Dillner
Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us by Michael Moss – review
A damning investigation into the junk food industry is both chilling and contentious, writes Joanna Blythman
Why coconut oil is good for you
Good for you: Coconut oil is arguably the healthiest oil to use in frying, and it can transform the most humdrum of dishes
Telling pregnant women to drink no alcohol is counterproductive
Linda Geddes: There is no strong evidence that low levels of drinking during pregnancy are harmful, and to say so risks stigmatising responsible drinkers
How many calories do you need? – quiz
Counting calories can be confusing. So, how much do you know about them – and can you guess which foods contain the most?
Pregnant women urged to give up coffee
Research finds even low levels of caffeine raise risk of babies being born lighter than expected
Why prunes are good for you
Good for you: Dried plums are not just sweet, succulent and chewy – they also help you to build strong bones