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The seaside menu that accompanies a classic British beach holiday has rarely changed in decades - and the old-fashioned foodie treats served close to the shore come with a side-portion of nostalgia.Whether you prefer fish and chips, a…

It's one of the healthiest cooking oils on the market. But it turns out the avocado oil in your favourite snacks might be fake. Scientists from the University of California, Davis, tested a range of products that claim to be 'made with…

What you eat and drink could be putting you at risk of deadly liver disease – even if you rarely touch alcohol.Liver disease is rising rapidly around the world, with experts warning it could affect up to 1.8 billion people by 2050 unless…

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…

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…

A preference for foods such as wholemeal pasta or cheese spread may be linked to autism through subtle effects on the immune system, a new study has suggested.Researchers from Shandong University Qilu Hospital in China analysed genetic…

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…