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What counts as 5-a-day? Your fruit and veg list

2 April 2026

Piles of fresh fruit and vegetables in a supermarket.

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Using oils in cooking: which oil is the healthiest?

2 April 2026

Olive oil being poured into a frying pan

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Is rapeseed oil healthy?

2 April 2026

A bowl of rapeseed oil.

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Can you eat too much fruit? How much should you have?

2 April 2026

A bowl of fresh fruit.

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Are avocados good for you? Benefits, calories and nutritional content

17 March 2026

Half an avocado next to whole avocados on a table.

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Healthy food shopping list on a budget

20 February 2026

Woman leaning over shopping trolley in a supermarket checking her shopping list.

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Are baked beans good for you?

17 February 2026

Two slices of toast with baked beans.

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High fibre foods: how much fibre should you eat per day?

13 January 2026

Foods high in fibre, such as vegetables, wholegrains and wholemeal bread, on a table.

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35 easy healthy vegan meal recipes to try

9 January 2026

Green minestrone soup

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Worst vegan foods you should avoid – and healthy alternatives

18 December 2025

A woman in a blue t-shirt choosing between an apple she is holding in one hand and a vegan burger she is holding in the other hand.

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Intermittent fasting: is the 5:2 diet good for weight loss?

18 December 2025

A weekly meal planner surrounded by healthy foods.

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Healthy winter recipes and dinner ideas

10 December 2025

Fish pie with carrot and cauliflower mash

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How to help a loved one live a healthy lifestyle

28 November 2025

Couple exercising outdoors

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Is veganism healthy? How to eat a healthy vegan diet

25 November 2025

Buddha bowl of mixed vegetables including avocado, carrots and spinach.

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7 days of healthy meals on a budget

12 November 2025

A person organising grocery shopping at home and planning meals in a notebook.

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10 heart-healthy autumn recipes

29 October 2025

curried lentil soup with yogurt drizzle

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Healthiest cheeses ranked

27 October 2025

Feta cheese on a chopping board.

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6 healthy stir-fry sauce recipes

24 October 2025

Oyster mushroom and black pepper stir fry sauce in a bowl surrounded by ingredients.

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11 healthy soup recipes you can freeze

23 October 2025

Aerial shot of 5 different soups on a table.

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Are nuts good for you? The best nuts to eat

23 October 2025

A bag of mixed nuts spilling out onto a table.

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Is cheese good for you? Some facts may surprise you

23 October 2025

A block of half-grated cheddar cheese.

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Protein: how much do you need?

23 October 2025

A table with foods high in protein, including meat, fish, cheese and nuts.

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Is stew healthy?

22 October 2025

A pot of beef stew on a wooden serving board

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Salmon? Tuna? What counts as oily fish? Get the list

10 October 2025

Grilled mackerel in a pan with lemon and herbs.

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