Food Facts

Learn about the health benefits of some of your favorite foods, as well as how to bring joy back to the act of nourishing your unique, wonderful body.

Why do beans give you gas?

Beans are delicious and nutritious, but for some they have a downside:...

Your guide to nutrition nonsense part 1: Red flags in adverts

In the world of nutrition and wellness, there’s a lot of nonsense....

Your guide to nutrition nonsense part 3: Assessing scientific papers

Here's the third part of our guide to avoiding nutrition nonsense. We...

Will chili peppers extend your life?

Some studies suggest that regularly eating chilis might extend your life. Can...

Why does food differ between the UK and US?

Foods in the U.K. and U.S. are different — why? We’ll run...

What is air frying, and is it really healthy?

Air fryers are all the rage, but is air frying healthy? We...