Coalition ‘derailed programme to save lives by reducing salt in food’
Ending Food Standards Agency’s nutrition responsibility slowed progress in cutting deaths and new targets gave industry too much power, health experts say
Pseudoscience and strawberries: ‘wellness’ gurus should carry a health warning
The blogger Belle Gibson has been exposed as a fraud – but the internet is still awash with others like her, pushing unsubstantiated nutritional advice
Some shop-bought sandwiches more calorific than burgers
Lunch items from Pret a Manger, Caffè Nero, Marks & Spencer and Asda among those found to contain high levels of fat and sugar
What’s next on the menu for school dinners?
Jamie Oliver ended the reign of Turkey Twizzlers in school canteens a decade ago. Journalist Matthew Jenkin explores how mealtimes and food’s provenance are the next hot topics
How to avoid Vitamin D deficiency
Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, dementia and arthritis, as well as childhood illnesses. So is sunshine and oily fish enough – or should you take supplements?
My marathon research to get to the bottom of cramp
Most runners will have experienced cramp, either during or after a race. But with three marathons over three weekends to train for, Chris Wright was determined to find the cause of his pain
Should I eat more eggs?
Eggs are no longer considered a health hazard – in fact, they are incredibly good for you. So how many should you eat?
Long-term food bank users risk nutritional problems
Researchers say reliance on processed food usually provided by food banks is unlikely to result in balanced diet
Fruit and vegetable vouchers could buy poorer people a more nutritious diet
A pilot scheme in London is helping families provide healthier meals for their children while supporting local markets
Extreme cod feasting – as only the Norwegians know how
The Barents Sea is home to the ‘wanderer cod’. Our writer helps to catch and sample a fish that’s hard to beat for freshness, taste and health-boosting vitamin D