6 d. ago RFK Jr says they are poisoning us, influencers call them unnatural – but what is the truth about seed oils?

The common cooking ingredient has sparked fierce debate since the US health secretary urged people to avoid itIt’s curious that something so bland could cause so much controversy. Most of us have a bottle of seed oil, normally called vegetable oil in the UK, in our kitchens – a nearly tasteless but very useful fat that has been a commonplace cooking ingredient for decades.And yet this previously unremarkable golden liquid has sparked online furore and vicious debate. Nutrition influencers on social media have described it as “toxic”, “inflammatory”, “unnatural” and the root cause of the obesity epidemic. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago What is hyaluronic acid and is it really ok for teens to use in skincare?

It might be a common skincare ingredient, but is hyaluronic acid safe? Zoe Porter and Laurence Orlando report.

Politics

2 w. ago Dentist warns against using two household products to whiten teeth

A dentist has warned why you should never use these common ingredients on your teeth

Events

2 w. ago The VERY common ingredient that really could stave off ageing

I've spent the last few years looking for my own evidence-based elixir of youth. And there is one common food that could be the solution...

Events

4 w. ago Nutrition scientist gives stark message to influencers promoting common ingredient as 'health food'

A new study has called into question the claims that seed oils cause inflammation and a whole host of health problems

Science

4 w. ago Cutting this common ingredient from your diet could slash your risk of an early death

Here’s what you should switch to instead

Events