New research suggests that shows that an afternoon kip is optimal for our health, and can increase alertness and performance in the afternoon.

ottage cheese is staging a comeback. The low-fat favourite of dieters in the Seventies and Eighties had faded into the background over the decades, as dairy products such as Greek yoghurt and quark became more fashionable.

New research has found that alcohol can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Some experts are sceptical, they tell Helen Rumbelow

This feast has a great mixture of flavours, good serving sizes and a fantastic mix of vegetables that bring a spectacular visual appeal to the meal. Perfect for outdoor summer entertaining that everyone will enjoy, plus it’s packed with vegetables and plant diversity to support wellbeing. Just 90 minutes is all you need to conjure up this spectacular collection of dishes.

When you think of information you probably picture redness or pain. But sciences and covering more about 'hidden inflammation', which is increasingly being linked to disease as a cause - not just consequence. Georgia green finds out what you need to know.

The TV doctor has lost weight, sleeps better and aches less since spurning so much as a squirt of ketchup. Non-natural foods should be treated like cigarettes, he warns

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The rich, fiery blend of chipotle and black beans is complemented nicely here by the brown basmati rice and mellow avocado, and the cumin, paprika and dried oregano carry the Southern flavour well.

The rich, fiery blend of chipotle and black beans is complemented nicely here by the brown basmati rice and mellow avocado, and the cumin, paprika and dried oregano carry the Southern flavour well.

Bringing cake into the office should be seen as harmful to your colleagues in the same way as passive smoking, one of Britain’s leading experts on diet and health has said.

New evidence suggests that more than 250,000 midlifers in the UK have type 2 without even knowing it. Libby Galvin reports

Contrary to popular belief, vegan and plant based are two different things. Vegan omits all animal products from the diet and lifestyle, whereas plant based refers to a diet that omits animal products and focuses on plant foods.