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Is pulse pasta gluten free?

Founding editor Niki Bezzant takes a closer look at whether pulse pasta is...

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The best times to eat

British Nutrition Foundation senior nutrition scientist Bridget Benelam looks at the science-backed best...

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Does avoiding carbs at night help with weight loss?

Senior nutrition scientist at the British Nutrition Foundation Bridget Benelam explains whether avoiding...

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How often can you eat treats and still be healthy?

Healthy Food Guide nutritionist Claire Turnbull looks at how often we can enjoy...

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Can taking aspirin help prevent COVID-19 strokes?

Recent reports of blood clotting and severe strokes potentially being associated with coronavirus...

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Are people with coeliac disease at greater risk from coronavirus?

The reports of immunocompromised people being more at risk of severe and, even,...

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Coronavirus: How to handle fruit and veges safely

Healthy Food Guide editor Jenny de Montalk investigates safe food handling advice during...

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Why some people don’t follow lockdown rules

You may have noticed that some people have responded very differently to new...

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Latest science: Full fat vs low fat

Let’s talk about fat. It’s the nutrient that seems to move in and...

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How to drink coffee without it affecting your sleep

Healthy Food Guide nutritionist Claire Turnbull looks at the connection between coffee and...

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Is sushi a healthy lunch?

Q Is sushi a healthy option for lunch? I have it most days...

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5 ways to cope with a health condition diagnosis

Discovering you have a life-altering medical condition can put you under great strain....

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Ask the experts: How bad are instant noodles for your health?

Q I have a teenage boy who almost lives off instant noodles. How...

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Healthy ageing: How to eat well with Parkinson’s disease

Q My sister, who’s 65, was recently told she has Parkinson’s disease. Does...

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Ask the experts: How can I stop after-dinner nibbling

Q I live by myself and, after dinner, because no one is here...

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Healthy ageing: The link between memory loss and meals

Q My mother has significant memory problems and forgets to eat. She’s now...

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How often should we eat pasta?

Q I love pasta, but I often feel bad when I eat it...

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