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Sep 10, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Polly Weeks

    The common habit Grace Dent says is a relationship dealbreaker (opens the original)

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    After years of judging food from behind and in front of the restaurant pass, Celebrity Masterchef judges Grace Dent and Giorgio Locatelli have seen every food faux pas imaginable, from hot sauce smuggling to shocking table manners. We asked them to rate six common food faux pas. Some they were surprisingly chilled out about – one was labelled "socially criminal." "It is ignorant," says Giorgio. "When somebody says that to me, I always say, 'have you ever tasted Stilton?'" Grace is more forgiving

  2. Article · Sep 2, 2026 · Polly Weeks

    Is food messing with your mood? 4 expert-backed changes to try (opens the original)

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    What you eat won't ever solve every mental health challenge, but a growing body of evidence shows it can have a surprising impact on mood and stress, thanks to everything from blood sugar crashes to gut health. Experts explain four simple and practical dietary tweaks to help support mental wellbeing. While optimising your diet isn't a substitute for professional care when it comes to depression, it can be a valuable part of a holistic treatment. Prof Felice Jacka, director of the Food and Mood C

  3. Article · Aug 26, 2026 · Polly Weeks

    Can children grow out of food allergies? Here's what experts say (opens the original)

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    Living with a food allergy can mean anything from annoying rashes to carrying an auto-injector everywhere you go. Understanding whether a reaction is an allergy or an intolerance is important, because some food allergies – like cow's milk and egg – can be outgrown. Symptoms of a food allergy can appear straight away or days later. They include: Swelling (especially on the face or in the mouth and throat) Other symptoms – like rashes and itchy skin, diarrhoea and sickness – can overlap with intol

  4. Article · Aug 12, 2026 · Polly Weeks

    Ultra-processed foods quiz: Can you spot which foods are UPFs? (opens the original)

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    With studies finding that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could be putting our health at risk and even shortening our lives, lots of us are trying to cut back on these popular convenience foods. While there's no universally accepted definition of a UPF, an easy way to spot one when you're shopping is by checking the ingredients list on the label. If you see things that you wouldn't use in home cooking (assuming you don't keep a jar of lecithin or E471 in your kitchen cupboards), you're likely holdi

  5. Article · Jul 29, 2026 · Polly Weeks

    Should we drink chia water for our health? A dietitian explains (opens the original)

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    Chia water is one of TikTok's biggest wellness trends right now, with influencers making hefty claims about its health benefits. Some say it helps with weight loss while others praise it for improving digestion. But while chia seeds are packed with fibre and other nutrients, experts say many of these claims have no scientific backing. Not only that, but consuming these seeds in the wrong way could even pose a choking risk in some cases. We asked a registered dietitian what chia seeds can actuall

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