Disappointingly recent data from the new National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS), commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the Department of Health indicates that neither adults nor the children in the survey were eating enough oily fis
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If the ingredients label on some foods looks like double Dutch to you, we have the lowdown on what some of the most common additives do and why they may be needed in our food...
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Snacking can be a healthy addition to the day, adding valuable nutrients and keeping those blood sugar levels steady. If you become hungry between meals, having a healthy snack might make the difference between eating sensibly at the next meal or e
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Is snacking between meals really the downfall to every diet? Is snacking Bad with a capital B and to be avoided at all costs? We can put you straight on another diet myth.
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Whether you’re dishing out treats or have children who come home with a huge bag of loot this Halloween, having so much chocolate around can be the trigger for a week-long sugar fest for you and the kids. But there are a few tricks you can use to av
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Hallowe’en is the time of year when huge bags of monkey nuts, hazelnuts and all kinds of nuts hit the supermarket shelves. Most people throw a bag in their trolley but do you have the knowledge on nuts? We look at what lies inside those shells…
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There’s nothing like a big bowl of stew or casserole to fight off those winter blues. And although stews might have a reputation for being heavy, they don’t have to be full of fat or calories. Try Barbara Wilson’s recipes for stews and casseroles
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Looking for a great recipe that will squash your appetite and butter up your taste buds? Then you’ll go nuts for this butternut squash soup.
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The potato is the most popular vegetable we eat. But four out of every ten spuds that leave the farm end up on our plates as chips. Potatoes are fantastically versatile and there are plenty of healthy options out there, so let our nutrition team gu
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