Infancy And The Inner Ecosystem

Can how we are born really impact the diversity of our gut bacteria? Catherine Morgan writes

Proton Pump Inhibitors And Acid Reflux

This summer, a study published in the online journal BMJ Open 1 revealed that long-term use of commonly-prescribed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) was associated with a higher risk of early death. Lisa Patient looks at what recent research says about both PPIs and acid reflux

Something Fishy?

If the whiff of fish is putting you off getting some omega-3 into your diet, read on.

Coconut Oil: Sinner Or Saint

Christian Billinghurst finds out that the devil’s in the detail when it comes to health benefits

Tired All The Time

Do you fall out of bed, crash around 3pm, and sofa snooze before supper? Registered nutritionist Jackie Lynch and author of Va Va Voom* explains how you can put the spring back into your step.

Sandwiches: Have We Had Our Fill?

May sees the return of British Sandwich Week, a week’s “celebration of the greatest food-to-go and quite possibly the most iconic British culinary invention”.1 But considering that as a nation we are already scoffing around 11.5 bn sandwiches a year and buying 3.5 bn of those,1 should we really be eating more? Or is it time for the sandwich to move over?

Bowel Cancer Link Found With Sugary Drink Ingredient

Mouse-model study identifies how high fructose corn syrup accelerates growth of tumours.

Careful Chemistry

Some foods can cause problems with prescription and over-the-counter medications. Sally Parr looks at what to watch out for and explains why we should always read the small print

Can One Diet Save Earth?

The message that we need to change what and how we eat is clear. Alice Ball looks at whether the plant-based diet proposed by the EAT-Lancet Commission is the one eco-size to fit all

Give Us A Break!

Does your working day eat into your lunch break? Judith Orrick looks at why eating ‘al desko’ could be affecting workers’ digestion, health and wellbeing, with a knock-on effect for employers.

'When The Boat Comes In...'

Why fish can be a nutritious part of a balanced diet, and some recipes to get you started.

Exercise For The Brain

We often talk about the benefits of exercise in physical terms; building lean muscle or increasing stamina make it easier to carry out everyday activities like climbing the stairs or running for the bus. The connection between exercise and the brain, however, is less clear.

Dance Away!

A Radio One DJ has said that people over 40 shouldnt dance. Oh how wrong.

Swede Eating With Rachel Khoo

Cook, food writer and broadcaster Rachel Khoo has several books and TV programmes to her name; but having moved to Sweden, there was always room for one more. Here, she tells us about The Little Swedish Kitchen and why there is much more to Swedish cuisine than (the rather iconic) meatballs

Going Dairy-Free

Catherine Morgan finds out what to consider whentriallinga dairy-free diet for just one child.

Using Nutrition To Feed The Mind

After a brain tumour halted his career, John Lawson, a chef who has worked with the likes of Raymond Blanc and Gordon Ramsay, now puts health at the heart of his food. Louise Wates found out how he mixes nutrition with high-end cuisine, and how he got Blanc on board for charity.