Is it true that … we should eat 30 plants a week?

A growing supplements market may be trying to capitalise on this claim, but the truth is we still don’t know what a truly healthy gut microbiome really looks like

Is it true that … we should eat every two to three hours to boost our metabolism?

Yes, digesting food requires energy, but you need to do more than snack for a meaningful impact

Do you need electrolytes? Will tea cool you down? Is it safe to drink beer? How to stay hydrated in a heatwave

The hotter it gets, the faster our bodies lose water. Obviously, we need to replace it – but is anything better than plain H₂O? And does timing matter? Here’s what the science says

The cold, hard truth: what you should actually store in the fridge – from red wine to nuts

Is chocolate better served chilled? Do bananas go mushy? And won’t someone think of the avocados? Here is the final word on the fridge or cupboard conflict

Bran flakes could be classed as junk food under new healthy eating guidelines

UK government wants to update rules to include naturally occurring ‘free sugars’ when determining what is unhealthy

Is it true that … sugar is ‘toxic’?

Influencers often brand sugar as inherently harmful – but not all sweet foods are created equal

Making a splash: demand for raw and ‘brewed’ milk growing in UK

Farmers and delivery firms launch new options for those seeking alternative to traditionally pasteurised product

Protein chips, sex chocolate: what are ‘functional foods’, and do they actually boost health?

If a food is labeled ‘functional’, what does that mean? Not much, experts say

What to know about ‘boy kibble’, the viral meal slop trend

Some gen Z men are using the term to describe an easy meal consisting of ground beef, rice, and a vegetable or fat

‘Peas are criminally overlooked!’ Seven fabulous forgotten superfoods

Yes, we all know blueberries and kale are good for us. But what about some of the other less well-marketed food heroes that have fallen out of favour?