Food and Health

Reading Time: < 1 minute The link between junk food and cancer was put back into focus today after the death of Super Size Me documentary maker…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Eating lots of crisps, biscuits and fizzy drinks could lead to a higher risk of memory problems and stroke, according to a…

Reading Time: < 1 minute The humble white sliced loaf has been an essential part of the fabric of British life for around 100 years, when it…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Most of us enjoy a bacon butty, sausage sandwich or take-away curry every so often — even if we know they’re not…

Reading Time: < 1 minute The UK watchdog has tightened its scrutiny of Indian spice imports amid allegations there has been a pesticide contamination.  Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute Children are being railroaded into unhealthy food choices at school by companies pushing meal deals, researchers have said.  Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute Excess salt intake is contributing to 10,000 heart disease deaths across Europe every day — with Britons eating almost double the safe…

Reading Time: < 1 minute At the Abu Shouk camp for displaced people on the northern fringe of El Fasher in North Darfur, about seven people a day…

Reading Time: < 1 minute From ready meals and pizzas to flavoured yoghurts and cereal — most kitchens are full of ultra-processed foods.    Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute A new study might make you think twice before reaching for the salt shaker at your next meal.  Read More