Brunchtime darling avocado toast is going through a rocky time due to the fruit's concerning environmental and social impact. We check out the alternatives 

Spreadables are less wasteful than hunks of hard butter dragged across bread, often tearing the crumb in the process

Gut health is now recognised as vital to our physical and mental health, and by harnessing the benefits of fermentation, Tim Spector encourages us to take control of it at home

In her new book, ‘The Unprocessed Plate’, nutritionist and podcast host Rhiannon Lambert shows us how to swap UPFs for healthier eating habits

Fat-free yogurt is delicious and far better than ultra-processed foods after school.

Galway-based chef Lou Robbie shares her snack-making and freezing expertise in her new book ‘Make & Freeze’ to level up your lunchbox game

Sausages are a highly-processed food. The preservatives mixed with the meat really cannot be avoided if we are to be sure the meat is safe to eat when kept on shelves or at home for a few days

Covid prompted me to re-evaluate my life, when I found myself working a lot from home. I saw that I could be making better use of my time than spending hours commuting every day

Marine collagen is the best choice for nail, hair, and skin health; whereas bovine collagen is typically recommended for joint, bone, and muscle repair.

Important for biodiversity, ecosystems and pollinating crops, bees work hard at achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals so don't swat them even if they come buzzing into your house! Cork-based beekeeper Hanna Bäckmo talks about the importance of our native Irish honeybee and how we can help

For this week’s Top 8 supermarket shopping expedition, I enlisted the help of the seven- and 12-year-olds to choose from the shelves. They and their three-year-old brother, along with an eight-year-old cousin, were happy to taste them all.

Influencers and celebrities rave about it, and scientists are positive, but there is still much to be learned

Often seen as the healthier option, low- and no-alcohol drinks are seeing growing sales in Ireland, but experts warn about their high calorie and sugar content