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
Natural superfood: is it time to regulate the sale of breast milk?
If bodybuilders and others are turning to it as a natural supplement and superfood, is it time to start regulating the sale of breast milk?
Call for ban on selling ‘addictive’ energy drinks to children
Action on Sugar research finds that some drinks contain up to 20 teaspoons of sugar – more than three times the maximum an adult should consume in a day
Magic mash: reducing child malnutrition with sweet potatoes
A project to introduce orange-fleshed Vitamin-A-rich sweet potatoes to sub-Saharan Africa can improve child health. But can local eating habits be changed? Asks Jan Low
Tough new food GCSE to test pupils on poached eggs, palmiers and provenance
Examination will test pupils on culinary techniques as well as knowledge of nutrition, food traditions and kitchen safety