Meet the parents raising vegan babies
The rapid rise in veganism in the UK has been driven by young people. Here, four parents explain how to raise a vegan child safely
Five a day? It’s none a day in Britain’s urban food deserts
In areas of the UK’s major cities, accessing affordable fruit and veg can be difficult – especially for those on tight budgets
America is addicted to overeating. New food labels are too little, too late
A recent overhaul of nutrition guidelines will revise portion sizes upward, to better reflect eating patterns. But will that just reinforce them?
Between a rock and a lard place – is fat good for us, or what?
The National Obesity Forum says official guidelines to avoid fat are ‘the biggest mistake in modern medical history’ – but Public Health England are sticking to their advice
Felicity Cloake: my week as a vegan
Can a food writer survive on dairy-free ‘mylk’, substitute sausages and tofu ‘cheese’? We asked our columnist to keep a diary of her meat-free week, from the highs (vegan pizza) to the lows (a vegan barbecue)
Fit, macho, sexy: the reinvention of vegans
Veganism is losing its hippy image and being embraced by everyone from Beyoncé to UFC fighters. Could the movement go mainstream – and what do committed ‘real’ vegans make of the newcomers?
Turmeric latte: the ‘golden milk’ with a cult following
Cafes from Sydney to San Francisco are spicing up their menus with cold-pressed turmeric juice added to almond, cashew or coconut milk. It’s a healthy alternative to coffee, it tastes great – and it’s easy to make your own
Sandwiches are toast: why we swapped sliced bread for wraps and salads
Sales of packaged loaves are down as consumers turn to alternative breads – or avoid baked goods altogether. Is this the end of the packed lunch?
Diabetes: can you really eat to beat it?
Converts to the bestselling blood sugar diet say you can. When one type 2 diabetic tried it, he reversed his condition. Four years on, is he still cured?
I’ve heard all the arguments against a sugar tax. I’m still calling for one in Australia
Big Soda pushes the idea that obesity is just a matter of personal responsibility. It’s not true and that’s why we must follow the UK, Mexico, France and Hungary