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There are many ways to reduce inflammation through your diet, but none of them will work for everybody. Read more
This rice and lentil bowl is one of over 80 recipes in ION's new alumni cookbook, The Colourful Kitchen Collection, due for publication in October and available for pre-order now! This recipe from ION alumna Belén Vázquez is made with wholegrains, vegetables, nuts and feta - it's vibrant, nourishing and delicious! Read more
Cabbage is hated by children and adults alike in the UK, but there are plenty of ways to turn this detestable vegetable into a genuinely pleasant dish. Read more
Volume eating is a new name for an old concept: prioritising bulky, low-calorie foods over energy-dense fats to lose weight. What are the positives and pitfalls? Read more
This recipe from functional nutritional therapist Catherine Jeans was designed with children in mind - but the carrot cake muffins may have wider appeal! Read more
Underrated in the British diet, mackerel comes with a host of benefits. Read more
Ketogenic diets are everywhere – but are they any good for our health? Hatty Willmoth explores the evidence, and speaks to experts Hannah Sutter and Janie Perry, to weigh up the pros and cons. Read more
This stir fry is one of over 80 recipes in ION's new cookbook, The Colourful Kitchen Collection, due for publication in October and available for pre-order now! This recipe from ION alumna Charlotte Watts is delicious, colourful and warming, with crispy ginger tofu and a zingy sesame sauce. Read more
Slimming World and Weight Watchers help hundreds of thousands of people lose weight every year, but not without controversy. Here are the pros and cons of these plans, how they compare to each other, and how nutritional therapy stacks up as an alternative. Read more
Wild garlic is in bloom from April until June, so get into the trees and find this precious herb to make delicious garlic pesto. Read more
This hearty recipe from Food for the Brain's new recipe app, Upgrade Your Brain CookApp, is full of warmth, flavour and brain-friendly ingredients. Read more
Beans are generally considered a ‘healthy’ food, but some nutrition experts would have us think otherwise – because they contain ‘antinutrients’ called lectins. Read more
Alzheimer's cures are big business for the medical industry, but prevention is more effective, writes Patrick Holford, founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION). Read more
These two gluten-free recipes combine different non-wheat flours to make a moist lemon sponge and crumbly chocolate chip biscuits. Read more
Unimpressed with gluten-free baked goods on the supermarket shelves, Hatty Willmoth decides to make her own. Read more