The secret of the Mediterranean diet? There is no secret

Researchers claim that nitro fatty acids, formed when olive oil and vegetables are eaten together, are the key to the healthy Mediterranean diet. But such a reductionist approach to food and health is unhelpful, says Joanna Blythman

The growth of gluten-free food: 10 of the best products

As more people cut gluten out of their diet, restaurant chains are offering gluten-free options and supermarkets are expanding their 'free-from' ranges. Susanna Booth picks 10 great gluten-free products, from bread and beer to sausages and soy sauce

How we learned to love the beetroot

A few years ago, you could only find it drowned in vinegar at the back of your gran's pantry. Now it's the best thing since kale and pomegranates

Do I need to eat more fibre?

Luisa Dillner: Few of us consume the amount of dietary fibre recommended by nutritionists and there appear to be plenty of health benefits if we up our intake