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Do you sometimes feel like you need to eat even though there are no tummy rumbles and you only ate a little while ago? We find out about the hunger pangs that have nothing to do with food. Read more
Asparagus is in season right now – but how much do you know about this pointy vegetable? Read more
Stomach acid is an important part of digestion. Most of us try to avoid having too much, because it can cause heartburn and acid reflux, but too little stomach acid can also be problematic. Read more
If you're in the mood for a spot of baking, you might like to try out this fruity galette recipe from nutritional therapist and ION graduate May Knight. Ready, set... bake! Read more
The New Filipino Kitchen is a charming collection of stories and recipes from Filipino chefs and cooks around the world. Its editor Jacqueline Chio-Lauri told us what lay behind its creation. Read more
Spring is here! With blossom on the trees and bluebells on forest floors, head to your nearest green space and feel your mood lift. Read more
Quiche is the official dish chosen to mark the coronation of King Charles III this weekend. Why not pair it with some British-grown Jersey Royal potatoes, in season this spring? Read more
Pair these savoury crackers with hummus and cucumber; cream cheese and smoked salmon; whipped feta and chives; or fruit and your favourite nut butter, to fuel your day with protein and fibre. Read more
Getting older doesn’t mean life has to be all downhill! There are nutritional habits you can build to optimise the ageing process, not just for a longer life, but a healthier one too. Read more
Mediterranean diet? Try ‘Mediterranean diets’! There are multiple rich food cultures within each of the 21 Mediterranean countries. Even within Italy alone, cuisine is distinctly regional; different in Verona, Rome, Puglia, Tuscany and Naples. Read more
Protein powders, protein shakes, protein bars... Is there method to the protein madness? Or could shoehorning protein into everything we eat be unnecessary - and even harmful? Read more
Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes are complex genetic disorders that affect connective tissue. Nutrition can play a part in managing its symptoms, as part of a multidisciplinary approach. Read more
Daniel Galmiche, Michelin-starred chef and author of French Countryside Cooking, describes how growing up in the French countryside influenced his future career. Read more
Need inspiration for cooking spring greens? We’ve got you covered. Read more
Should meat be taxed to improve health and fix the environment, or could such a measure lead to deficiencies and hunger among those already facing food poverty? Read more