What gives food its texture?

From doughnuts and biscuits to pasta and crisps, the muscle-building nutrient has become Big Snack’s big sell. But do all these extra grams really add up to more muscle?

No nonsense trends, no impossible goals, just simple, straightforward advice for good health-keeping. This month… How do the UK’s top nutrition experts really feed themselves and their families? And what do their partners think about it?

5-minute hummus, 3 ways PHOTO: LIZZIE MAYSON. ...

Discover how this viscous and elastic protein forms, where to find it and why some people can’t eat it

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