How much do smoothies count towards your five a day?
Government guidelines say smoothies contribute up to two portions of fruit and vegetables, but Tesco's new range claims to contain three. Who is right?
The 5:2 diet – feasts for fast days
With its flexible approach and simple rules, the 5:2 diet has become the calorie-control plan for people who like to eat
Eating with parents boosts toddlers’ health, finds study
Sitting down to the same meals as Mum and Dad found to have a bigger impact on health than class or snacking habits
Guide to running: food and drink supplements tested
There are a huge number of gels, supplements and snacks on the market: we tried a small selection, and here's what we thought
Can food make you angry?
Rebecca Hardy: For many of us, the food-mood link feels very real – but some say it's just in the mind. Still, surely it can't hurt to ditch the trans fat-laden junk food and sugar from our diets
Can potassium cut your stroke risk?
The dangers of salt are well known, but a new study shows that you can reduce the chances of a stroke by eating more potassium
Umami: why the fifth taste is so important
Amy Fleming's tasting notes: The strong savoury flavour that makes everything from spag bol to Marmite so hard to resist may serve a vital evolutionary purpose. We could even use it to fight malnutrition. Pass the parmesan
Is drinking tea bad for you?
Recent reports suggest that tea can cause brittle bones – but you'll probably be safe if you drink less than a gallon a day
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