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Our team of experts bring you evidence-based health advice you can trust, covering everything from food and nutrients, specific health and medical topics to exercise, weight loss, diet trends and mental health.

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How much sugar is in that drink?

Rose Carr investigates the amount of sugar found in shop-bought drinks. 1 teaspoon sugar...

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How to make sure your baby has enough iron

Which is better for baby's iron levels: commercial baby food or homemade?Researchers at...

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Edible garden: Growing basil

Tips for growing your own crop of this essential summer herb. I always think...

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Future foods: To be or not to be?

Foods change in popularity during different eras - here's what you might see...

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Make over your meals

Healthy Food Guide nutritionist Claire Turnbull has tips for freshening up our tired...

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What does ‘baked not fried’ mean?

Is it really healthier to buy products that claim to be 'baked not...

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Asthma and eczema

A strong link between asthma and eczema is now globally recognised. We look...

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Time for tea

At this time of year, vegetables need plenty of nourishment and the best...

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Stopping the weight gain: Eating for two

Gaining weight is an essential part of pregnancy, but too much or too...

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Fact or fiction: Meat rots in your gut

Does meat take longer than other foods to digest, and does it just...

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Living in a healthy flat

Nutritionist Claire Turnbull gives a practical guide to cooking and eating healthily when...

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Health assessment follow-up: Prue

Have those healthy habits been maintained, or has the going got tough and...

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The ethical shopper: Plastic, plastic everywhere

It's not so hard to have a plastic bag-free household. Plastic bags have been...

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Edible garden: Growing garlic

It's incredibly easy to harvest your own crop of this pungent vegetable. Most first-time...

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The ethical shopper: Food miles

How far has your food travelled? Tips for lowering your food miles. The phrase...

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Cholesterol: Should I change my diet?

If you have high cholesterol, take heart. It is possible to manage your...

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How to pack a healthy lunchbox

School mornings are busy enough without daily dilemmas on what to pack in...

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Gluten-free foods at a glance

Here is a snapshot of foods that are typically gluten-free, and some foods...

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