A mum has posted pictures of the "tiny" portions of food being given to youngsters as old as 11 at school saying her son, 7, ...

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Public health recommendations published today that children 5 years to 18 years old should “mostly drink water and plain ...

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Nestled right next to Monument station lies a forgotten piece of London's commuting history - the site of an ancient Underground station named King William Street. Despite only being in operation ...

We asked over 1,000 fruit and veg box users about their experiences with big brands such as Abel & Cole, Milk & More, Oddbox and RIverford, as well as smaller, more local brands, in a survey conducted ...

Sainsbury's has kicked off a trial in 77 of its supermarkets introducing paper packaging for its Ripe and Ready Avocados twin pack. The supermarket giant estimates this move will eliminate 20.2 ...

According to The Eatwell Guide by the NHS, people should "aim to eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and veg each day. Choose from fresh, frozen, tinned, dried or juiced." In addition to ...

Starchy vegetables contain more carbohydrates than their non-starchy counterparts. They include potatoes, corn, beans, and squash, whereas non-starchy vegetables include leafy greens, zucchini, ...