Does Bread Make You Gain Weight Faster Than Sugar? The Surprising Truth About Fruit, Flour and Sugar

Naturally gluten-free, rich in the plant compound rutin and in high-quality plant protein, buckwheat is one of the most versatile and underrated foods in the pantry. Here is why it deserves a comeback ...

Losing your appetite during an illness is no accident: like fever or coughing, it appears to be part of the body's built-in response to infection. Here is what current research suggests about this "sickness behavior" ...

Around two-thirds of the world's adults digest lactose poorly. Fermented dairy, probiotic foods and a few clever swaps may make digestion more comfortable – often without giving up dairy altogether.

Research suggests that capsaicin, the compound that gives cayenne its heat, may give metabolism and appetite control a small nudge. The effect is modest, though, and it only makes sense as one part of balanced eating, regular movement and habits.

From carrot to green tea, nature offers plenty of tasty ways to support your body's natural defences when the days get colder. Find out which drinks are worth adding to your autumn routine, and why you should never pour fresh lemon into boiling tea.

Ginger water has no real Japanese roots, but research suggests ginger may offer modest support for a healthier waistline, mainly when it goes along with balanced eating, regular movement and good sleep.

Potatoes boiled or baked in their skins provide potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and fiber. How you cook them changes their nutritional value far more than most people realize.

Soaking almonds overnight softens them, mellows their slightly bitter taste and makes them easier to chew and digest, a simple kitchen ritual that turns an everyday nut into a gentler, more pleasant snack ...

Turmeric and honey are one of the oldest pairings in traditional kitchens, and modern research suggests both may offer antioxidant and soothing properties. The recipe takes two minutes ...