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Our team of experts bring you evidence-based health advice you can trust, covering everything from food and nutrients, specific health and medical topics to exercise, weight loss, diet trends and mental health.

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Research roundup: Vitamin D

The role that vitamin D plays in helping to prevent...

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Fact or fiction: Spicy foods cause stomach ulcers

We all used to believe this. But now we know:...

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HFG guide to frozen potatoes

You may think hot chips would be a no-no from...

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HFG guide to bread

Bread is a good food, but not all bread is...

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HFG guide to rice

Senior nutritionist Rose Carr tells us how to select a...

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HFG guide to meal-base sauces

When you’re too busy or simply lack inspiration in the...

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HFG guide to fruit and vegetable juice

Fruit and vegetable drinks may claim to have health benefits,...

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HFG guide to stock

While stock can add great flavour to savoury recipes, it...

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HFG guide to muesli bars

Senior nutritionist Rose Carr helps us choose the healthier options...

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HFG guide to spreads

Senior nutritionist Rose Carr finds healthier spreads for the table...

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HFG guide to instant noodles

We’ve sampled flavoured instant noodles, a common snack for many...

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HFG guide to canned seafood

Senior nutritionist Rose Carr ventures beyond canned tuna to find...

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HFG guide to porridge

HFG senior nutritionist Rose Carr surveys oat product options for...

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How to choose gravies and sauces

Gravies and sauces can add a little extra flavour and...

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HFG guide to frozen meals

They may be labelled as ‘lean’ or ‘lite’, but when...

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How much omega-3 is in plant foods?

Fatty fish are a rich source of long-chain omega-3 fats....

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How to choose hot drinks

Most of us drink tea or coffee but in winter...

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HFG guide to meat-free protein

Protein plays a role in everything from muscle growth to...

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