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Acrylamide occurs in scorched food, and is not naturally present in what we eat.

Why eating burnt toast could be bad for you

Scorched food, particularly bread, contains acrylamide, and there’s evidence to show that this chemical can cause cancer in humans.

  • Emily Craig

A dietitian’s guide to six protein-rich foods (and her top picks in each category)

From bread to ice-cream, the range of protein-rich supermarket products is ever growing. The question is, are they any healthier?

  • Susie Burrell
Fruit yoghurt.

Fruit yoghurt – and five more everyday foods and drinks that cause inflammation

Inflammation is blamed for many common conditions, but what causes it and how can changing our diet help?

  • Laurel Ives
Crispbreads made from whole grains tends to be healthier than those made from processed and refined ingredients.

A dietitian reveals her five top favourite crispbreads (and four to avoid)

From tasty top sellers to brown rice cakes, crispbreads can be a nutritious and budget-friendly alternative to bread.

  • Susie Burrell
Sushi

Is sushi actually healthy? The good, the bad and the secret salt traps

Consisting of mostly fish and vegetables, sushi can seem like a healthy meal option – but watch out for the soy sauce.

  • Emily Craig
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Quick tuna, lentil and avocado salad.

Get smart: The 10 best foods to boost your brain (plus three new recipes to try)

Keep your brain firing by adding nutrient-rich ingredients to your weekly meal rotation.

  • Sarah Pound
Adam Liaw’s roast salmon with macadamia and rocket pesto.

A dietitian’s guide to eating for a healthy mind

Susie Burrell shares the best foods to eat – and avoid – to help preserve cognitive health as we get older.

  • Susie Burrell
Sweet potato and salmon cakes

14 nutritious Mediterranean-inspired recipes to cook this week

Load up on nutrient-rich produce, fish and healthy fats with a week’s worth of Mediterranean recipes inspired by the cooking of Greece, Italy, Spain and beyond.

A dietitian’s guide on what to eat during the peri- and menopausal years

Susie Burrell explains the best foods to eat – and avoid – to help ensure a long and healthier in midlife and beyond.

  • Susie Burrell
Cherry tomato, feta and avocado egg flip.

Why you should believe the hype about protein, and three easy, filling recipes to try

Protein is essential for overall health, and getting enough in your daily diet will also help you feel full and energised. Here’s why.

  • Sarah Pound

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