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Test drive: Feed Your Family iPad appAs a busy working mum to three ever-ravenous teenagers, I'm always on the lookout for something that will help fill my eternally-depleted fridge, pantry and kids' stomachs more efficiently and...

A small breakfast can cut calories: studyDietitians are forever advocating eating breakfast, after countless studies have shown it's crucial for maintaining a healthy weight and mental performance.

Subway can be as unhealthy as McDonald's: studyTeenagers consume a similar number of calories at Subway and McDonald's, despite Subway's reputation for being healthier, according to a US study.

Eating the same foods daily could hold weight loss keyWhen it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, following a "boredom" diet could be the key.

Hungry shoppers buy more junk food: studyPeople who go to the supermarket when they're hungry are more likely to buy chips and chocolate, according to US researchers.

How sugar is snuck into our dietsYou might think skipping the sugar in your coffee or cereal is enough to cut your consumption, but experts are warning added sugars in processed foods and soft drinks have led to soaring sugar...

6 things you should know about bourbonAmerican whisky has seen a massive resurgence in recent years – with prohibition-style bars now in vogue and Mad Men favourites returning to cocktail menus

'Old sober' soup the perfect hangover cure: reportPut down the greasy bacon sandwich and pull up a bowl of Cantonese noodle soup to treat your hangover.

Pack of chips a day equal to five litres of cooking oil a year: expertThe health risks of potato chips have been put under the spotlight with a US author claiming that food companies deliberately design them to be addictive.

Chemical in red meat damages the heart: expertsStudies have long linked processed and fatty meat with heart disease and cancer, but a new study suggests a chemical found in red meat — even lean cuts — could be bad for the heart.

Best breakfasts for weight lossKick-start your day the healthy way with a breakfast that will actually help you lose weight.

Eat oily fish to add two years to your lifeEating two serves of oily fish, such as salmon or tuna, each week could increase your life span by more than two years, according to Harvard University researchers.

Low-carb diets increase the chance of early deathThe first thing a lot of people eliminate when trying to lose weight is carbohydrates, but a new study review suggests they could increase our chance of early death by almost 30 percent.

Why most people don't need to avoid glutenMore people are trying to cut back on gluten than ever before, according to a US poll that found 30 percent of adults wanted to cut down or go gluten free.

Sushi can have more calories than a Big Mac and fries: dietitianGrabbing a California roll might seem like a quick, healthy lunch, but a UK dietitian is warning it can be packed with calories.

Processed meat eaters more likely to die young: studyBefore you tuck into bacon and eggs for brekkie or your ham sandwich for lunch, you might want to think about this study into almost half a million Europeans.

Salt linked to autoimmune diseases, MS: studyToo much salt can lead to autoimmune diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), according to a US study

Vitamin D deficiency linked with food allergiesInfants who are low in vitamin D are three times more likely to suffer food allergies, according to an Australian study.

Mediterranean diet reduces heart attack risk by 30 percentA diet rich in olive oil, fish, fruit and vegetables appears to be the key to warding off heart disease, according to a major study.