Nutrition: in Sierra Leone breast is best
The government places breastfeeding at the centre of a campaign to move from treating malnutrition to preventing it. Anna Leach speaks to Aminata Shamit Koroma at the ministry of health
Rosemary Conley: I was a compulsive eater before I was born again
The fitness guru discussed dieting, food and the Lord in this 1995 interview with John Hind
MP David Lammy: how did he do in the health and wellbeing challenge?
'I've had a fantastic week' – David Lammy reflects on his new health regime while we compare our expert's assessment
Nutrition: ‘I’m feeling very Zen’
It's day four of our Health and Wellbeing Challenge and MP David Lammy has now turned his attention to nutrition
The egg-white craze: it’s no yolk
There is a national egg-white shortage in the US after a rise in demand for yolk-free omelettes, sandwiches and shakes. Do you ditch the tastiest, most nutritious part of the egg?
The secret of the Mediterranean diet? There is no secret
Researchers claim that nitro fatty acids, formed when olive oil and vegetables are eaten together, are the key to the healthy Mediterranean diet. But such a reductionist approach to food and health is unhelpful, says Joanna Blythman
Live Q&A: how can we incentivise sustainable healthy diets?
Eating healthily has an impact on health and sustainability worldwide. Join our expert panel on 22 May 1-2pm to debate the best way to encourage healthy diets. Advertisement feature
The five-a-day disaster: why the numbers don’t add up
Paula Cocozza: We all know the five-a-day mantra but we have no idea what counts as a portion. Are the supermarkets co-opting the message to flog us processed, calorie-packed fruit and veg?
Too much sugar, salt and fat: healthy eating still eluding many Britons
Public Health England highlights sugary teen diet and national struggle with fruit and vegetables revealed in nutrition survey
The growth of gluten-free food: 10 of the best products
As more people cut gluten out of their diet, restaurant chains are offering gluten-free options and supermarkets are expanding their 'free-from' ranges. Susanna Booth picks 10 great gluten-free products, from bread and beer to sausages and soy sauce