20 h. 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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56 h. 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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62 h. 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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66 h. 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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3 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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4 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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5 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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7 d. ago My daily energy drink habit landed me in the hospital with severe organ damage

A 21-year-old man in Turkey suffered a severe and potentially deadly disease after following a bizarre habit to try to prepare for an upcoming race, doctors warned in a medical journal.

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8 d. 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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9 d. 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

9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Toxicologist names the foods you should NEVER eat once mouldy: It could lead to organ damage or cancer

Opening up the cupboard or fridge to grab something to eat, only to find that item is dotted with white, blue or grey mould. Can you eat around it? Or does it need to be chucked out straight away?

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2 w. ago Experts say to eat these 5 foods to fight off seasonal depression

Millions of Americans have to fight feelings of lethargy and sadness that come with the colder seasons

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2 w. ago I’m a toxicologist. Here’s the truth about whether you can eat moldy food

Some spoiled foods can be salvaged. Others, not so much

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2 w. ago Nutritionists reveal the $5 food to eat every day to lose weight without Ozempic

Dr Hillary Lin, a nutritionist based out of New York, says that this cheap ingredient increases the hormone GLP-1 in your body, which is the same hormone that drugs like Ozempic mimic.

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2 w. ago Lidl, Aldi and Morrisons recall 4 food products and warns 'do not eat'

The Food Standards Agency has issued alerts for products at major retailers such as Lidl, Aldi, and Morrisons. The recalls affect a range of items, including snacks, meat and condiments

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