Good news – we’re eating the least amount of salt of any developed country. Bad news – we’re still eating far too much of it. And it’s no surprise after my experience on a nice meal out last weekend… (more on salt in restaurants...)

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Grab your trainers - it's time for a workout. We 'worked out' how much exercise you'd need to do to burn off some of the food that's being sold by Olympic sponsors. (more on Olympic food...)

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Summer’s come around, and with it lots of cheap deals on things like strawberries, mangoes, and other refreshing summer fruits. But why are supermarkets still making it tricky for us to work out which are best value? (more about summer fruits...)

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It’s Carers Week and the focus is on carers’ ill health as a result of the strains of caring. Unfortunately a Which? investigation found that having paid-for careworkers doesn’t always mean peace of mind for family carers. (more about care concerns...)

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Do you get your five-a-day with fresh fruit and vegetables or ready meals? Do you think a processed meal counts towards your recommended intake? With a lack of government clarity on the issue, it’s difficult to know. (more on getting your five-a-day...)

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It’s happened to many of us. You sit down for a meal in a restaurant and look around, only to realise that the place isn’t as clean as you’d like. You can't help thinking, if front-of-house is dirty, what will the kitchen be like? (more about scores on the doors...)

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Can Disney help tackle childhood obesity? In the US they think it can. In a recent announcement, the company has said it will ban junk food ads on their TV, radio and online programmes. (more about Disney banning junk food ads...)

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I went to my five year old nephew’s school a couple of weeks back to look at the packed lunches and to judge the best six out of around 40. I found some great healthy lunches, but others that left a lot to be desired… (more on school packed lunches...)

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The ‘dentist’. Just that word can send you into meltdown – whether it’s fear of the pain or the cost of the treatment. Yet we also know that some of you love your dentist, and are very happy with the treatment you get. (more about dentists...)

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The Olympics are nearly upon us, but while we’re in for a sporting treat, will the food we eat while we’re watching live up to the healthy standards of an athletic event? Judging by the sponsors, probably not… (more on the Olympic sponsors...)

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In recent years, many have turned to purchasing glasses online to save money. For £10 who wouldn’t be tempted? But is this move short-sighted when it comes to our eye health? (more on buying glasses online...)

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Depending on whether you like Jamie Oliver, you may or may not know that it’s ‘food revolution day’ today. But if you could start your own foodie revolt, what would you change about how we eat? (more on food revolutions...)

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