5 d. ago Sandwich surprise! 12 delicious – and diabolical – ways to sweeten your sarnie

Sweet sandwiches have been a big trend in shops this summer. Here is how to make your own, from strawberries and cream to apple pie paniniTesco’s recently introduced birthday cake sandwich – an unholy assemblage of jam, soft cheese, frosting and sprinkles, stuffed between two slices of brioche – may well be the world’s most depressing foodstuff, a cake designed to be eaten in one go, possibly on your birthday, probably alone.The birthday cake sandwich follows hard on the heels of M&S’s strawberries and cream sandwich – a UK version of the fruit sandwiches, or furutsu sandos, sold in convenience stores in Japan. The M&S sandwich received a certain amount of criticism, along with some surprisingly good reviews. But both sandwiches were controversial, not least from a nutritional standpoint (the Tesco sandwich contains 31.5g of sugar, over a third of the recommended maximum daily intake for an adult), but also because they upset our notion of what a sandwich is. Aren’t they sup...

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7 d. ago New Dunkin’ fall drink has over twice the amount of daily recommended sugar — here’s a dietitian’s advice

The first part of the chain’s fall menu launched on August 20

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1 week ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for spiced coffee granita with whipped cream | The sweet spot

Indulge both your caffeine and sugar cravings with this refreshing summer puddingA low-effort dessert inspired by café de olla, which is a drink I consumed daily while on holiday in Oaxaca, Mexico. It’s a black coffee gently spiced with cinnamon and cloves, and sweetened with piloncillo (an unrefined sugar). Here, I’ve turned it into something refreshing for summer, using dark brown sugar instead, not least because it’s easier to find. I can never resist a post-dinner coffee, and this scratches both that caffeine and sugar itch. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago New hydration drink has shoppers 'energised' through the day without afternoon dip

Shoppers are calling the electrolyte drink their “daily energy secret"

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2 w. ago Drinking coffee daily could help you live longer as expert says it's healthier than tea

Green tea has long been praised for its healthy properties - but a morning cup of coffee (or two) has some surprising benefits.

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2 w. ago Dietitian pinpoints mistake many parents make when kids refuse to eat

If you struggle to coax your children into eating their dinners – healthy or not – this advice from a dietitian might just be a total game-changer for parents

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