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Antibiotics can have troublesome consequences on our guts, linked with a whole host of disorders and diseases down the line – but how worried should we be? Read more
A warming cauliflower steak recipe, roasted with spices, pine nuts, capers and fresh herbs. Read more
Nutrition wasn't a major feature of Dr Liz Giles' (BA, MA (Cantab), MBChB, MRCOphth, GDipION) medical training; but it would become a key part of her practice. Dr Giles tells us how her interest in diet and health led to ION's Graduate Diploma in Integrative Functional Nutrition and a new career path in healthcare. Read more
Surgery sometimes leads to complications, but how you spend the months leading up to an operation can make all the difference. Read more
Ordinary, day-to-day activities have been found to enhance mental health. So, if you want to feel happier, there's value in trying to find pleasure in the little things. Read more
After a brain tumour halted his career, John Lawson, a chef who has worked with the likes of Raymond Blanc and Gordon Ramsay, now puts health at the heart of his food. Read more
When it comes to the brain-benefits of exercise, we might vaguely throw around the terms ‘endorphin rush’ or ‘runner’s high’, but what do they really mean? Read more
Sports supplements can be useful, but should be individualised, paired with a healthy diet, and approached with care, says Katherine Caris-Harris. Read more
Baked beans are so loved they have their own playground song – but are they as good for us as the song suggests? Read more
Smoothies are not all equally healthy, and it’s not just the ingredients that make the difference, but also how they're made. Read more
Durkhanai Ayubi, author of Parwana: Recipes and stories from an Afghan kitchen, describes how an ancient history helped to shape the flavours of Afghanistan. Read more
Brown rice may be less popular than its polished white alternative, but nutritionally it boasts plenty of benefits. Read more
Cauliflower can be so much more than a bland, soggy side dish — but it must be cooked right. Read more
For comforting, hearty recipe ideas we turned to Germany for inspiration, speaking to one of the country’s most famous chefs, Alfons Schuhbeck. Read more
Mashed potatoes may hit the spot when it’s cold and dark outside, but swapping spuds for other winter veg will pack in nutrition as well as comfort. Read more