Hidden preservatives, disguised sugars, ultra-processing and even insects: uncover the truth behind your food’s shopping list of secret ingredients

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) might taste good and provide an easy hunger fix, but their long-term health consequences are starting to scare nutrition experts. These foods are often high in added sugar

Many of us have a tricky relationship with sugar – we know that too much of it can be bad for us, but it can be difficult to kick the habit. While it’s a piece of cake to figure out that biscuits and

Snacking. I’m really not a fan of that word. There’s a suggestion of disorganised eating, a lack of discipline, a craving for something unhealthy or eating just for the sake of it. The word has many c

There’s a new plague in the capital’s premier restaurants – and it’s not rats. It’s not business rates. It’s not even the eye-watering energy bills. According to the man behind The Ivy, Le Caprice and

From weekly shops to smart shortcuts, food writer Laura Goodman explores how rising costs and busy lives are reshaping our family meals