Diets
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The countries with the healthiest and unhealthiest diets revealed
In Depth Israel takes crown in rankings while the UK trails behind
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Is your diet killing you?
In Depth New research suggests eating ‘ultra-processed’ foods may increase risk of early death
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Are you eating enough fibre?
In Depth Landmark study finds eating high-fibre diet cuts risk of chronic diseases and early death
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Restaurant meals ‘more calorific’ than fast food
Speed Read Average main dish at UK’s sit-down dining chains contains more than 1,000 calories
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Alpha-gal: why more people are developing a meat allergy
In Depth Reports of life-threatening reactions to animal products are soaring worldwide – and a tiny insect is to blame
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Sacked charity worker claims he is victim of anti-vegan discrimination
Speed Read Jordi Casamitjana is seeking to have ethical veganism declared a ‘philosophical belief’ under Equality Act
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Is modern life raising our blood pressure?
Speed Read Study of remote communities in Venezuelan rainforest sheds fresh light on hypertension
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Mediterranean diet ‘may cut risk of depression by a third’
Speed Read New research suggests link between eating habits and mental health
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Middle-aged drinkers ‘should have more alcohol-free days’
In Depth Days of abstinence each week would improve sleep and reduce risk of heart disease and cancers
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Adopting Mediterranean diet in later life may postpone death
In Depth New study finds people aged 65 or older who adhere to diet rich in fish, nuts and fresh vegetables have 25% lower risk of death
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What is a low-carb diet and is it healthy?
Speed Read Researchers find that diets that are low – and high – in carbohydrates could knock years off people’s lives
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Investigation launched after meat traces ‘found in supermarket vegetarian meals’
In Depth Lab tests showed vegan and ‘meat free’ food from Tesco and Sainsbury’s contained animal DNA
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Kim Kardashian West branded ‘toxic influence’ for diet lollipop picture
Speed Read Reality TV star shared an Instagram image of herself eating appetite-suppressant lolly
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What is gluten and should it be avoided?
In Depth As more and more people go gluten-free, doctors warn that 'fad' diets could be nutrient-deficient
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