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They're often seen as healthy alternatives to meat, but a new study might put you off plant–based foods.Scientists from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition analysed 71 like–for–like pairs of animal–based and plant–based products from a…

With hot weather and glorious sunshine forecast this weekend, many Brits will be excited to fire up the barbecue. But before you light the coals, experts warn that there are some surprising foods you should never cook on there.And if…

The popular UK pet foods that contain the most microplastics have been revealed in a new study.Researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of Surrey tested 38 foods from the 19 biggest brands for traces of tiny plastic…

Food preservatives found in yoghurts, fruit juice, wholegrain bread and scores of other everyday products could significantly raise the risk of heart disease, research suggests. French scientists found people consuming the highest levels…

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Now, photos have illustrated the true damage these foods are doing to the inside of the body.In a recent case study, doctors revealed an image that…

I've just woken up from a dream about a slice of chocolate cake. Yesterday at lunch, I hovered outside a restaurant sniffing their noodles. And that evening, I found myself sitting by the refrigerator, hoping something new might…

Beans, lentils and plum juice could help prevent you from gaining weight, a study suggests, even if you follow a high-fat diet.Researchers at the University of Utah tracked mice on a high-fat diet for eight weeks, and fed some…

Experts are lauding another ancient grain that they say would be a welcome addition to any health-conscious kitchen pantry.Amaranth is a pseudograin, technically a seed, packed with more nutrients than brown rice and quinoa, two wellness…

The holidays are a time for coming together with family, tearing open presents and, of course, eating heaps of hearty, delicious food. However, health experts warn that some of your festive favorites may come with a side of deadly…

It's not just sugary sweets and fizzy drinks that can send our blood sugar levels through the roof. Carbs such as bread, pasta and potatoes, plus some fruits and vegetables, can have the same effect, increasing the risk of a number of…