Digestive health

How's your gut?

Digestive complaints such as constipation, heartburn and bloating are very common, but can usually be fixed with lifestyle changes and pharmacy remedies.

Beat the bloat

Tips for getting rid of bloating, including cutting out 'windy' foods and fizzy drinks and taking regular exercise.

Video: irritable bowel syndrome

A man who has lived with IBS for the past 20 years talks about the remedies he finds most helpful.

Good food to help your digestion

How to eat and drink to ensure a good digestion, including foods to avoid and which ones to fill up on.

Five lifestyle tips for a healthy tummy

Five ways to banish common digestive problems such as heartburn, constipation and bloating.

Is it a food allergy or food intolerance?

Around 2% of people have a food allergy, but many more have a food intolerance. Find out how to tell the difference.

How to prepare and cook food safely

How to prepare and cook food correctly to reduce the risk of food poisoning, including E. coli

10 ways to prevent food poisoning

How to prevent food poisoning, including tips on hand washing, food storage and thorough cooking.

Tools

5 A DAY recipes

Healthy, delicious recipes to help you get your 5 A DAY of fruit and veg.

Lose weight

For a healthy weight, eat well and get active. Find out how to get started and keep going