Brexit ideas of UK food self-sufficiency are just pipe dreams
23 October 2019
In principle, it is a great idea for the UK to grow more of its food – but simple matters of geography, climate and population mean it is a no-go, says James Wong
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Ancient grains are misnamed and their health benefits are unconfirmed
25 September 2019
Wellness influencers extol the virtues of so-called ancient grains. But are they really better for us, asks James Wong
Don’t go bananas: Should we be cutting down on the fruit we eat?
28 August 2019
News that some zoos have stopped feeding monkeys fruit has led people to suggest humans avoid it too. But that ignores a few crucial details, says James Wong
Why the truth about our sugar intake isn't as bad as we are told
5 June 2019
Read the headlines, and you would think we are eating more sugar than ever before – but the numbers reveal a very different story, says James Wong
So long, veganuary: Here’s how to consume consciously year round
30 January 2019
Cutting out meat and dairy products is a great way to save the world from your dinner plate, but there are many more, says P. K. Newby
Gluten-free dogs? Pets deserve better than this evidence-free fad
10 August 2018
Animal owners are increasingly falling for potentially risky fad pet diets or homeopathic alternatives to vaccines, warn vets Danny Chambers and Zoe Belshaw
Is research in jails the way to end wars over dietary guidance?
14 June 2018
US researchers say studies in prisons could firm up evidence on salt intake and health. The doubters will still doubt, say Mike Lean and Alastair Campbell
Why the internet's CiCo calorie count diet won't keep weight off
1 December 2017
An old dietary fad has got a fresh lease of life: Calories in-Calories out, or CiCo to its new devotees. It still doesn't add up, says Anthony Warner
A grim winter looms for UK hospitals but there's an easy cure
28 November 2017
Winter crises grip the UK health system with worrying predictability and this year’s could be severe. We can move beyond this seasonal chaos, says Luke Allen
Low-calorie pizza and burgers won’t fix our child obesity crisis
21 August 2017
The latest push to tackle growing waistlines among England's children is a call to cut calories in junk food. It won't work wonders, warns Tom Sanders
