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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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The best foods for a healthier gut and heart

11 September 2024

Variety of foods including avocado, beans, broccoli, tomatoes and nuts

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Heart-healthy curry recipes

4 July 2024

Golden coloured cauliflower, pea and potato curry. Presented in a frying pan, on a table with a pink table-cloth.

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8 healthy salad dressings

26 June 2024

Top view of a white shallow dish with a lemon, olive oil and herb dressing on a green tablecloth.

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Weight loss plateau: why have I stopped losing weight?

29 May 2024

Lock with two measuring tapes

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Why am I not losing weight?

21 May 2024

Three women running in a park on a sunny day.

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How to measure and calculate body fat percentage

21 May 2024

A man in a gym wraps a tape measure around his waist

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Can beetroot juice lower blood pressure?

14 May 2024

A glass of freshly squeezed beetroot juice

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Healthy beetroot recipes

9 May 2024

wooden table with beetroot, knife and fork and a plate of beetroot barley risotto

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Breakfast cereals ranked best to worst

22 April 2024

Porridge with bananas, blueberries, chia seeds and almonds

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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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Healthy fakeaway recipes

15 January 2024

A tray of Portuguese-style chicken and chips with corn on the cob, on a table with a bowl of green salad.

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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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The best and worst foods for high blood pressure

9 January 2024

Illustration of leafy green vegetables in the shape of a human heart.

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Omega-3 foods and your heart

1 January 2024

Salmon, seafood, nuts and flax seeds all are good sources of omega 3s

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Powerful herbs and spices: 25 alternatives to salt and sugar

1 December 2023

Many types of herbs and spices laid out on a wooden table.

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Do herbs and spices have health benefits?

1 December 2023

Top view of different herbs and spices in bowls on a wooden table.

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5 cholesterol-lowering foods

2 November 2023

Healthy foods spread out on a wooden table

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8 healthy hot drinks

2 November 2023

8 healthy hot drinks

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Eating healthily on a tight budget: 6 top tips

1 November 2023

Woman in kitchen with food shopping

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How to enjoy Christmas food, drink and socialising without harming your heart

1 November 2023

A dish of green vegetables on a table

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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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Why everything you know about healthy eating is wrong

1 October 2023

A jar of acacia honey on a wooden table, next to acacia blossoms

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