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Health and nutrition

Stock your pantry with tinned fish and vegetables.

The five things a dietitian always keeps in the pantry (and the five to ditch immediately)

The change in season means it’s time to take a realistic look at what needs to be binned from your cupboard to make room for healthier options.

  • Susie Burrell
Oat milk - a must have for coronavirus panic buyers.

Oat, soy, almond, coconut, dairy: A dietitian rates eight ‘milks’ from healthiest to hell no

Are you getting what you need nutritionally from your go-to milk of choice? Susie Burrell breaks it down.

  • Susie Burrell
Eating at the table can help you digest food more effectively.

Use the 20:20:20:20 rule: How eating slowly could help you lose weight

The fast pace of modern life can make it hard to take our time over a meal, but studies suggest a number of health benefits.

  • Abigail Buchanan
Plant-based and Mediterranean diets are the hallmark of long-lived societies.

Want to live a longer life? Try eating like a centenarian

There's no way to guarantee that you'll live to be 100. But we can learn a lot from studying the eating habits of the world's centenarians.

  • Anahad O'Connor
Some snacks are healthier than others when it comes to school lunches.

The lunchbox snacks a dietitian never packs (and the surprising ones that make the cut)

Here are the snacks a dietitian regularly packs and the ones to stay well clear of.

  • Susie Burrell
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Ideally you should aim to eat dinner at least two to three hours before going to bed.

It's not just what you eat, but the time of day you eat it (plus five meal-timing strategies)

Having your biggest meal of the day in the morning or afternoon rather than at night could be beneficial, research suggests.

  • Anahad O'Connor
Try beetroot dip as an alternative spread on sandwiches (and watch what bread you use).

Simple everyday ways to boost your nutrition without noticing

These small swaps will have a significant impact on your overall nutrient intake and slip easily into daily life.

  • Susie Burrell
A low-carb spin on pepperoni pizza.

Four low-carb recipes from The Fast 800 Keto Recipe Book

Four recipes from the new companion cookbook to Dr Michael Mosley's bestselling program.

  • Dr Clare Bailey
Karen Martini's tuna and brown rice salad.

The simple diet swap to help you lose weight and lower health risks

To lose weight and improve your health, cut out processed carbs and replace them with high-quality carbs. Here's how to get started.

  • Anahad O'Connor
Catering for food allergies doesn't have to be daunting if you follow some commonsense guidelines.

Five golden rules for catering for any dietary requirement

Nuts, gluten-free food, vegan and FODMAPS: Catering for food allergies doesn't have to be daunting if you follow some commonsense guidelines.

  • Megan Johnston