Health
At delicious, we’re not here to promote unhealthy weight loss. We’re here to challenge fad diets, ask important questions regarding too much salt/sugar consumption and give constructive advice for anyone curious about embarking on a vegan diet.
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Five reasons why eating pasta is better for you than you think
The low-carb diet craze suggests that pasta isn’t healthy – but Italian nutritionists disagree. Here's how to cook, serve and eat it.
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Is low-fat dairy really better for you than full fat?
It’s one of the most debated topics in nutrition: is full-fat or low-fat dairy better for your health? Sue Quinn dives into the dairy debate.
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Are carbs really the enemy?
Are carbs really the enemy, or is it time to make peace with this misunderstood food group, and learn which carbs are best for our health?
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Are plant milks really the healthy option?
In the UK we spend more on non-dairy milks than any other European country. But are plant milks good for you? Sue Quinn investigates.
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Is it possible to give up ultra-processed food?
It’s the latest health issue: ultra-processed food and how bad it is for you. But how easy is it to avoid? Sue Quinn took on the challenge.
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What do nutritionists put in their shopping baskets?
We asked five nutritionists to share the one ingredient they always put in their shopping baskets – and the health reasoning behind it.
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Five ways to eat better in 2024
Looking to improve your diet and health in 2024? Sue Quinn talks to experts for tips, based on the latest science, to help you eat better.
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Why are the French healthier than Brits?
Despite their love of cheese and pastries, the French are healthier than the British. What's their secret, asks food journalist Sue Quinn?
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Should you eat breakfast? We look at the pros and cons
Most of us have been brought up to believe beginning the day with a wholesome meal kickstarts the metabolism and fuels the brain, but does it? Should you eat breakfast?
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Are you a member of the sleep-deprived club?
Ever wondered what to eat to help you sleep? There's evidence that some foods can help, we dive under the covers to find out more.
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Has veganism lost its way?
The big ‘pulls’ of veganism have always been its green credentials and health benefits. Those USPs have been undermined by the craze for highly processed offerings that try to mimic non-vegan favourites.
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Lactose intolerance: are we too quick to cut dairy from our diets?
The lactose-free market is booming, but many people are misdiagnosed as lactose intolerant, do you need to give up dairy completely?
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Why is your sense of smell so important when it comes to cooking?
Author and food scientist Harold McGee explains why sense of smell is so important for cooks in our exclusive interview.
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Is it really possible to eat 5-a-day?
How to eat five a day - even if you have a hectic life, tricky access to fruit and veg or just a small appetite
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Should we all be taking vitamin D?
Is vitamin D really a cure-all vitamin in the dark winter months or can we get enough from the food that we eat? Sue Quinn investigates...
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17 salad recipes for a healthy packed lunch
Discover 17 of our best-ever salad recipes, perfect for a healthy packed lunch which will leave you satisfied (and your colleagues envious).
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Should we be eating less fruit?
High amounts of sugar in fruit has lead to a lot of controversy over whether eating too much of it could actually be bad for your health...
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31 vegan dinner recipes for a perfectly plant-based Veganuary
Committed to doing Veganuary? Don’t worry – we’ve done the hard part and have selected 31 of our best-ever vegan dinner recipes, for every day in Jan...
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Do CBD-infused foods have any health benefits?
From coffee and alcohol to energy bars and chocolate, CBD-infused food are everywhere – but do these products deliver any of the claimed health benefits?
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Do alkaline diets work or are they all quackery?
Proponents claim that alkaline diets can help reduce the risk of – and even cure – illnesses. But do alkaline diets actually work? Sue Quinn takes a look...
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Is it safe to eat processed meat?
Studies suggest that the chemicals added to processed meats, some sausages and certain kinds of ham can lead to cancer. So is processed meat unhealthy?
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Does counting calories help you lose weight?
Does counting calories help you lose weight or is it a little more complicated than you think? Sue Quinn does her research...
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What’s behind the protein obsession?
From bottled water and coffee to energy bars and noodles, Sue Quinn investigates to find out what’s behind the protein obsession.
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Should you ditch the dairy from your diet?
A glass of milk once symbolised good, wholesome nutrition. Now, dairy gets a negative rep. Sue Quinn finds out whether you should ditch the dairy.
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Are energy bars a healthy snack choice?
Are energy bars worth the money? Sue Quinn investigates to see whether they're a healthy snack choice or just full of empty calories.
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Is sugar really that bad for you?
Is sugar really that bad for you? Anthony Warner talks about good sugars, bad sugars and why demonising the sweet stuff isn't necessarily a good thing.
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Is being flexitarian a 21st-century fad?
Is being flexitarian a 21st-century fad? Lauren Bravo talks about the pros and cons of a flexitarian diet and whether it's worth going totally vegan.
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Why we’re eating with our eyes more than ever
Ffood writer Katy Salter asks if our obsession with ‘like’-generating novelty foods is warping our idea of what’s actually good to eat.
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Why aren’t doctors taught about nutrition?
Dale Pinnock explains why healthy eating and good nutrition could reduce illness, improve patient outcomes and – crucially – save the NHS money.
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