In this issue

Cutting down on sugar? We look at why you should always check the label.
Dr Aseem Malhotra talks to us about eating to beat inflammation and his book, The Pioppi Diet.
If your kitchen bin is eating more than its fair share, read our budget-boosting tips to save money and reduce waste.
We find out how food banks keep thousands of people from hunger every day.
World Happiness Day approaches, but is the pursuit of happiness making us sad?
Discussing detox – do we need anything more than a healthy diet?
Does your little one need to be a wild child? We find out about the infant microbiome and how getting out and about can boost the microbiome. We also look at whether our birth and early experiences can determine our future health.
Thinking of cutting down on animal products? Find out about the reducetarian way.
Winter-warming, budget-boosting recipes.
Research news and updates, comment, and much more.

B Vitamins

One of the vital functions of B vitamins is to help us turn food into energy. However, as recent research shows, eating a range of foods rich in B vitamins can have substantial benefits, throughout our life, from the cradle to a healthy old age. Lisa Patient writes

4 mins

Save Food, Save Cash (And Help The Planet)

Once the last New Year firework has crackled and spluttered, January can suddenly seem very bleak — particularly when it is a long time until the next pay day. However, after the season of extravagence, getting the most out of our food budget not only makes sense for our wallets, but for the environment too

10+ mins

Banking On Kindness

Food banks around the UK work tirelessly to help alleviate food poverty. Alice Ball rolls up her sleeves to find out what they — and those who rely on them — need to keep going

7 mins

No Sugar - Coating For This Advice

For nearly three decades, the American scientist Ancel Keys spent half of each year in Pioppi, Italy — considered to be the birthplace of the Mediterranean diet. Dr Aseem Malhotra, a cardiologist, low-carbohydrate diet advocate, and straight-talking health campaigner, visited this picturesque town to film a documentary and research his book The Pioppi Diet. Louise Wates found out why

10+ mins

Making A 'Magical' Elixr

The Berlin winter has been hitting Hannah Robinson hard, so she’s started fighting back with cold-busting homemade herbal teas and hot toddies

4 mins

Happiness Is...

Tuesday 20 March is International Day of Happiness when we are encouraged to make the world a happier place. So, how will you be celebrating? asks Ellie Smith

5 mins

The Reducetarian Way

If you want to cut down on eating animal products but don’t think that being vegetarian or vegan is for you, then a reducetarian approach might be the right compromise. Celia Jarvis writes

4 mins

Wishing For Some Get Up And Go

Nicola Moore looks at supporting Helen, who wants to lose a little weight and gain a lot of energy

6 mins

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ION's quarterly printed magazine is an essential read for anyone wanting to understand more about the role of nutrition and exercise in health and disease.