Spicy food could offer hope in tackling cancer

They’re known for being spicy and giving your meal a little kick. But now scientists say chili peppers may have more use than just adding some fire to a curry – and could even tackle cancer. Tests have suggested capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their kick, may the disease from spreading. They’re known … Read more

Food: Toast with the most

Food: Toast with the most By Annie Bell Published: 00:03 GMT, 7 April 2019 | Updated: 00:03 GMT, 7 April 2019 Tasty toppings you probably never thought of that turn a slice of bread into dinner or dessert  Rocky road Melty cheesy fondue, spicy beans or chickpeas FOOD STYLING: CLARE LEWIS  STYLING: SUE RADCLIFFE Share or … Read more

Woman who thought she had food poisoning gives birth to a baby boy in her bathroom 

Woman who had no idea she was pregnant and thought she had food poisoning gives birth to a baby boy in her bathroom Patricia Crawford of New Jersey gave birth to a healthy baby boy in her bathroom on March 28  She had had an upset stomach all night, but assumed it was just food … Read more

Health claims on children’s food ‘are confusing’, study finds

Three quarters of ‘healthy’ children’s food claiming to have ‘one of five-a-day’ fruit and vegetables DOESN’T have the recommended portion size –and may be fuelling obesity Researchers from the University of Glasgow tested 332 supermarket products They found 41 per cent of them were less healthy than they claimed to be Claims of no added … Read more

Larder Lust – Here’s how to get your food storage space looking organised

LIFESTYLE: Larder Lust By Charlotte Page Published: 00:02 GMT, 31 March 2019 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 31 March 2019 Jars and labels at the ready… Here’s how to get your food storage space looking as organised as this. Satisfaction – and order – guaranteed Easy access: Every inch of space has been utilised; food is … Read more

Food: These really are a piece of cake! 

Food: These really are a piece of cake! By Annie Bell Published: 00:02 BST, 31 March 2019 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 31 March 2019 Easiest-ever whiz-and-bake recipes, plus clever variations. Mother’s Day sorted Orange drizzle squares; Iced lemon polenta traybake FOOD STYLING: CLARE LEWIS  STYLING: SUE RADCLIFFE    Share or comment on this article: