Fasted training: should you eat before exercise?
Traditional research states that runners need carbohydrate to train effectively, but new studies show the benefits of fasted training. Jill Leckey explains the 'train low, compete high' concept
Green juice: drink your way to five a day
Juice made from green leafy vegetables is the latest health-food trend. Is it really good for you, or just an expensive fad? Katy Salter investigates
Free school meals: not the only way to get kids eating healthily
From cooking clubs to involving kitchen staff in class, there are lots of ways to get pupils excited about healthy foods
Smoothies and fruit juices are a new risk to health, US scientists warn
Scientists say potential damage from naturally occurring fructose in apparently healthy drinks is being overlooked
Protein-enhanced food: the latest health craze
Protein powder is being added to foods from bread to ice-cream, as it makes you feel fuller for longer. But do we really need more protein in our diets?
Should I believe calorie counts?
Luisa Dillner: There may be a difference between a food's listed calorific value, and the amount of calories it actually delivers – but only a small one
Credit to Jamie where it’s due, but he doesn’t understand food poverty
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: I'm all for Oliver's anti-obesity crusading, but his remarks about bad food and big TVs do reveal a lack of understanding of modern poverty
Which? attacks ‘exaggerated’ food supplement health claims
Boots among manufacturers 'using clever language to imply unproven benefits', says consumer group
Food addiction: does it really exist?
Research suggests that sugar and fat may be addictive – but the findings are controversial. Which foods do you find hardest to resist, and have you experienced withdrawal symptoms?
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