Put the diet Coke down. I repeat, put the diet Coke down! You’re probably aware that drinking soda is bad for you, but your choice to go to diet isn’t much better. Sure, diet soda is marketed to have no calories or sugar, but what exactly IS it that you’re drinking anyway? It’s really a …

It’s a kitchen staple that millions of us use every week but if you keep your olive oil next to the oven or the hob, you could be ruining the flavour. Cooking experts at Good Housekeeping Institute (GHI) have revealed that keeping olive oil in a warm and well-lit place – such as next to …

We’ve all been there. You’ve cut out junk food, stopped the snacking and spend every spare minute in the gym, but you still aren’t seeing any results on the scales. Sound familiar? We’ve spoken to Dr. Michelle Braude, Doctor & Nutritionist and founder of The Food Effect about some of the common dieting myths she …

Mashed potato has to be up there with some of the best comfort food. Add a bit of grated cheese and a blob of mustard – maybe a portion of beans too -and you have yourself a meal that’s as satisfying as it’s easy to prepare. Because, most people would agree, mashed potato is undeniably …

Chocolate bars should never be kept in a fridge – even on warm days – an expert has warned. That is because cooler temperatures can apparently mess with the delicious taste. Luke Owen Smith , who is an expert on the sweet treat and owns an online store called the Chocolate Bar, has come out …