27 h. ago Food Standards Agency warns 'do not eat' leftovers after 1 point

The experts have warned against making simple mistakes when storing leftovers, which can let harmful bacteria grow unnoticed

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30 h. ago Ruby Wax and Angryginge retch on disgusting crocodile parts in I’m A Celebrity’s gruesome first trial of 2025

The duo were instructed to eat 10 rounds of jungle food, each worth a star and a meal for camp

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53 h. ago M&S launch Christmas breakfast food and shoppers 'stocking freezers' with 1 item

It's that time of year when supermarkets unveil the delicious festive treats they've got on offer this year, and one chain is getting things started right with the most important meal of the day

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56 h. ago Man weighed 30 stone until he discovered 'ultimate cheat code' snack

Alex used to spend £300 a week on junk food and eat 7,000 calories a day

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3 d. ago Avocados will ready to eat in hours if you store them correctly

If you have an unripe avocado, there is a natural method to ripen it in just one day

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3 d. ago Bananas should never be stored in fruit bowls — but they last 'two weeks' in 1 location

Bananas are one of the most wasted foods in the UK, with many people choosing not to eat them once they have browned — but there are several ways to delay this process

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4 d. ago Gardeners should do one job in November so robins flock to their garden

Robins need to eat lots of food in November to store enough fat, and there is a simple way to naturally encourage even more food for them in your garden

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6 d. ago Ultra processed foods dramatically raise risk of abnormal growths in the bowel linked to cancer

Women under 50 who regularly eat ultra-processed foods are significantly more likely to develop bowel polyps which have been linked to cancer , concerning new research suggested today.

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6 d. ago Doctor issues terrifying warning why you should never eat from a dented food tin

Dr Ashley Ennedy has raised the alarm about consuming food from a dented tin, explaining how it can seriously impact your health and what symptoms you need to be aware of

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6 d. ago How to eat comfort food all winter without ruining your diet

Hearty stews, creamy pastas and even a full Sunday roast – all without the guilt. Slimming World’s ‘One-Pot Magic’ proves comfort food doesn’t have to derail your goals, offering lighter takes on classic winter warmers that feel every bit as indulgent

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7 d. ago Tackle dangerous cholesterol levels one slice at a time with these nutritionist approved supermarket loaves

The UK is one of the world's biggest consumers of ultraprocessed foods, and the breads we eat are a major contributor to bulging waistlines and soaring cholesterol levels.

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7 d. ago Keira Knightley stars with Joe Wilkinson in Waitrose’s ‘mini romcom’ Christmas advert

‘It was tough having to eat the delicious Waitrose food and falling in love with Keira, but I just got on with it,’ jokes Wilkinson

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9 d. ago Why do people love spicy food – even when it hurts to eat it?

Tearing up, sweating and other bodily functions are all signs that the body is trying to expel spicy foods as quickly as possible. But there is a simple reason why some people enjoy those sensationsThe first thing to understand about eating spicy food is that it really isn’t a matter of taste. Capsaicin, the active chemical in capsicum plants that are a key ingredient in anything you’d think of as “spicy”, evolved as an irritant to stop mammals from chewing and destroying plant seeds. It acts on the nervous system directly through receptors in the tongue, throat and skin – no taste buds required – and, in theory, tells our bodies that the thing we’ve just ingested is something to get rid of as soon as possible. The obvious question, then, is: why do some of us like the sensation so much?To start to understand that, it’s helpful to know a bit more about what’s going on in the body. “Think of an engineering brief where we have to detect irritants in a system and clear them rapidly,” s...

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1 week ago ‘If there’s a free alternative, I’ll eat healthily’: how Sweden devised brilliant school meals

A pilot scheme where students eat nutritious breakfasts using donated surplus food builds on the ‘folkhem’ welfare model to boost health and sustainabilityStudents at Mariebergsskolan, a secondary school in Karlstad, Sweden, make their way to the canteen to grab a juice shot. This morning’s options include ginger and lemon, apple, golden milk, lemon and mint, or strawberry and orange. There’s also the choice of overnight oats with caramelised milk.It’s just after 9am and the space is usually empty, but thanks to a project launched in 2018 by Vinnova, Sweden’s national innovation agency, students are starting their day with a boost from the energy bar. All the ingredients are donated by local supermarkets which are giving away surplus fruit and vegetables to minimise food waste. Continue reading...

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1 week ago London's UNHEALTHIEST boroughs: Tesco Clubcard data reveals the areas where people eat the least nutritious foods

London's unhealthiest boroughs are today revealed by stark data that illustrates the capital's 'food deserts'.

Society

1 week ago Poundland issues urgent recall of popular snack that 'may contain glass'

The Foods Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a 'do not eat' alert

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1 week ago Lidl customers warned over product as it is urgently recalled

The FSA said: "If you have bought the above product do not consume it”

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1 week ago How much Christmas party food Brits eat over festive season revealed

New researched has revealed Brits will eat, on average, 117 pieces of party food over the Christmas period as a third swap full sit-down dinners for no-fuss festive feasts

Society

2 w. ago Lidl issue urgent recall of food item as officials say 'do not eat'

The product was recalled by Food Standards Agency amid warnings of a harmful object in packets

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2 w. ago Top TV doctor warns big food companies are ‘feeding our kids to death’

Professor Chris van Tulleken said people are ‘essentially forced to eat unhealthy food’.

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