10 h. ago REVEALED: The sinister tricks Big Food is using to hide ultra

From baked beans to Marmite, sliced bread to yoghurt, ultra-processed foods are so commonplace that even the healthiest eater will find it hard to dodge them completely.

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48 h. ago Woman's 'secret' to keeping lettuce crisp and fresh for up to six weeks

Lettuce has a notoriously short shelf life, but one food storage expert has shared a simple trick to keep the leafy greens fresh and crisp for a matter of weeks

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67 h. ago Pudding for breakfast? Latest internet fad is a dream for those with a sweet tooth

Topsy-turvy food trend trickling into supermarkets as sweet treats no longer reserved as an end-of-dinner finaleThe idea of pudding as a sweet finale to lunch or dinner is being inverted by the rise of the breakfast pudding. This topsy-turvy food trend includes everything from chia seed puddings designed to taste like cookie dough, overnight oats that resemble tiramisu and Weetabix biscuits transformed into what could be mistaken for vanilla cheesecake.TikTok is the main instigator of the trend, causing dieticians, fitness influencers and homecooks to do battle with viral recipes. The process tends to involve soaking base ingredients such as oats and chia seeds overnight with natural plant additions such as dates and cacao powder or somewhat less healthy, processed items such as melted chocolate bars and spreads including Lotus Biscoff, a brand of caramelised biscuits. There are recipes inspired by Snickers, Kinder Bueno and Bounty bars alongside others modelled on cinnamon rolls an...

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2 d. ago Woman's 'amazing' kitchen roll trick that keeps bananas fresh for 'ages'

A woman has shared her tried and tested hack to boost the longevity of your bananas - and people can't wait to try it. All you need is some kitchen roll and a splash of water

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3 d. ago Coronation Street who's targeting Lauren 'revealed' after sinister text

Coronation Street's latest episode revealed someone was blackmailing Lauren Bolton over her crash with Betsy Swain on the ITV soap, with sinister texts sent to her phone

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3 d. ago Woman's 18th century food storage trick 'keeps apples fresh for months'

When buying fruit, you'll choose the most ripe and juicy looking - but in a few days, it can seriously deteriorate, meaning more often than not it ends up getting chucked in the bin. But that doesn't have to be the case

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4 d. ago Clever banana storage hack will keep fruit fresh for up to 14 days

If you've been storing your bananas in the fruit bowl, you may have been doing it all wrong - as a food storage expert has shared a simple trick for keeping them fresh for longer

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7 d. ago Coronation Street's next villain 'revealed' as Carl's sinister past 'exposed'

Coronation Street actor Jonathan Howard, who plays Carl Webster, has hinted at possible dark scenes ahead with secrets and a mystery past yet to be exposed on the ITV soap

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8 d. ago People only just learning how to get McDonald's meal for £1.99 on every visit

A fast-food lover has shared his go-to trick to get a Big Mac and medium fries for only £1.99 every time he visits his local branch – and it's quick and easy to do

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2 w. ago A&E doctor given devastating diagnosis turning her from doctor to patient in hours

A young 28-year-old medic was hit with the bombshell diagnosis which would lead to her life being tipped upside after a blood test for revealed something far more sinister than initially expected

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2 w. ago Plan your menu, get kids involved and be realistic: how to pack better school lunches

Guardian readers share their tips and tricks for cutting down food waste when packing school lunchesChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comParents of school-age children have their work cut out for them when it comes to providing good nutrition, particularly where school lunches are concerned. But with a bit of planning, there are ways to pack a lunch that gets eaten and reduce waste in the process. Here, readers share their tips for better packed lunches and ways to cut waste. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The sinister birthday present given to Hitler that revealed Nazi leader's obsession with conquering Europe

The present, a folio decorated with a gold Nazi eagle and swastika, was gifted to Hitler in 1938 just days after his annexation of Austria. It shows a map of Germany with its neighbour included.

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3 w. ago The ultimate guide to sinister emoji: Terrifying interactive chart reveals the true meaning of 60 seemingly

While most popular characters are harmless fun, other seemingly-innocent symbols have secret sinister meanings.

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3 w. ago Tourist praised for 'genius' trick for tackling inflight plane food

A flight passenger has been hailed as a genius after sharing his inventive hack for tackling airplane food. 

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3 w. ago Food expert's simple trick for keeping onions fresh and flavourful for months

Onions are a kitchen staple in many households and can actually last for months if stored correctly. A food expert has shared a simple trick to keep them fresh and flavourful

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