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Should I be taking turmeric supplements?

22 August 2025

Turmeric supplements next to turmeric roots on a wooden table

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How much protein do I need?

10 June 2025

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

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Is honey good for you?

4 June 2025

A honey dipper above a jar of honey.

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Is porridge good for you?

22 May 2025

Bowl of healthy porridge with blueberries and strawberries

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Serum triglycerides: what level is too high?

14 May 2025

Blood test results showing triglyceride levels.

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Decaf coffee and decaf tea: are they good or bad for you?

13 March 2025

A woman in an office holding a mug,

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Mushrooms: are they good for you?

13 March 2025

Lots of different types of mushrooms in a bowl on a table.

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Does alcohol raise blood pressure?

6 March 2025

A glass of whiskey next to a blood pressure gauge.

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Is rapeseed oil healthy?

4 November 2024

A bowl of rapeseed oil.

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Do carbs make you gain weight?

16 September 2024

Selection of carbs including pulses, pasta and bread.

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Margarine vs. butter: which is healthier?

13 September 2024

Close up arial view of an open pack of margarine with knife resting on top.

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Do I need supplements for better heart health?

8 March 2024

Yellow capsules in white heart shaped bowl

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Is Greek yogurt good for you?

9 January 2024

Top view of a pot of Greek yogurt with a table spoon in it.

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Is sourdough bread healthy?

1 November 2023

A round loaf of sourdough with a knife in the middle next to three slices of bread

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Winter comfort food: why do we crave it?

1 November 2023

Macaroni and cheese in a white bowl

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Fruit vs vegetables: which is healthiest?

1 September 2023

A person holds a variety of green vegetables with a quizzical expression on their face.

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Are non-alcoholic drinks healthy?

1 July 2023

Close-up of a can of non-alcoholic beer

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Can a plant-based diet 'reverse' heart disease?

1 April 2023

A vegan meal with sweet potato, avocado, spinach, peppers and tofu

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How much protein do I need to gain muscle?

23 March 2023

A chalk outline of a flexing bicep filled with high-protein foods like meat, fish, nuts, cheese and eggs.

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What time should you stop eating?

6 March 2023

Infographic of a plate with knife and fork forming the hands of a clock

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Is a slow cooker cheap to run?

1 January 2023

Is a slow cooker cheap to run?

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Are peanuts good for you?

6 December 2022

Bowls of unsalted peanuts

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Are air fryers better for your health?

22 November 2022

image of an air fryer containing cooked sweet potatoes

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What are macronutrients?

1 October 2022

Balanced healthy diet

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