Intermittent fasting for weight loss: Does it work and what’s the best plan for you?
Whether it's the 5:2 or 16:8 plans, fasting diets have won celebrity fans in recent years, including Jennifer Aniston.
BrewDog and Aldi call time on Twitter spat with new beer collaboration
In the best tradition of good ideas coming from anywhere at any time, the north-east brewer and the discount supermarket have capitalised on a social media exchange by joining forces...
How will the £40m fund to support Scotland’s embattled hospitality businesses be allocated, who gets what and will it be enough?
After the Scottish Government outlined details of a fund to help businesses affected by the latest Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland, we break down who is entitled to what - and whether it will be enough to save those on the brink.
‘This will push people over the edge’: Leading hospitality figures react to prospect of ‘circuit breaker’ measures
Hotel, bar and restaurant owners have been voicing their concern over reports that Scotland could be about to face even tougher restrictions in an effort to control the surge in coronavirus cases.
‘It’s a mass psychosis’: Why do people panic buy and can shops avoid empty shelves second time around?
Retail consultant James Logie explains why shoppers take fright - and the chaos it causes for both retailers and their suppliers.
VIDEO: The rise of Scotland’s food and drink titans, and the events that saw Graham’s overtake Irn-Bru in the race for No1
With Graham’s the Family Dairy recently beating Irn-Bru to the post as Scotland’s No1 food brand, we venture back in time to tell the stories of two industry giants in this mini-documentary
‘When the bars empty at 10pm they’ll find the nearest house party to go to’: Pub and restaurant owners respond to curfew news
With a 10pm curfew coming into place from Friday, local businesses share what it means for them, and their fears that this will only lead to a rise in the number of illegal house parties.
As scientists work on a healthy milk chocolate bar, is it too good to be true?
With researchers in the US developing antioxidant-enriched milk chocolate, Clare Johnston looks at which types are currently best for us - and if we'll ever be able to tuck into the sweet stuff guilt-free.
Covid may set Scotland’s food and drink growth target back by two years, says industry chief
Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight will champion local producers, says James Withers, as he reveals the challenges and opportunities, post-Covid.
It’s Scotch Lamb but not as you know it with this delicious tacos with za’atar and baba ghanoush recipe
Mexico meets the Middle East with this fusion sensation for Love Lamb Week.
Graham’s The Family Dairy knocks Irn-Bru off top spot to become Scotland’s number one food brand
Firm credits a move by consumers to supporting local during the pandemic as it topples the soft drink to become Scotland's favourite.
Can I catch coronavirus from food? Your safety questions answered
Recent outbreaks of Covid-19 linked to food factories have raised new concerns over the prospect of contamination. Here we look at the latest advice.
New hospitality group set up in Aberdeen to create coronavirus action plan
Pubs, restaurants, cafes and hotels are joining forces in the city to learn lessons from the recent upsurge in cases and local lockdown.
How what we eat can speed up ageing, and the nutrients that help us stay healthier for longer
With high-profile new studies throwing a spotlight on how diet affects the ageing process, Dr Carrie Ruxton summarises the evidence and reveals what we can do to give ourselves the best quality of life in our later years.
As restaurants and bars reopen, what you need to know before you go
Although bars, restaurants and cafes have been able to serve customers outdoors since July 6, they can now fully open for business - but there will be some obvious differences to be aware of when you visit.
The biggest mistakes that prevent us from losing weight and how to fix them
Fitness and nutrition coach Stephen Clarke, star of a BBC Scotland show Secret Body, reveals the most common diet fails and how to get on the right path to shedding the pounds.
Shorter menus, app ordering, and off-shoots: Wednesday marks a new dawn for Scotland’s restaurants
When eateries open their doors to customers this week things will look and feel a little different. Clare Johnston finds out how businesses have been gearing up for the brave new world.
How to use the Chancellor’s £10 meal discount
Everyone in the UK will be eligible for half-price meals on select days of the week in the month of August. Here we explain how the new scheme will work.
Video: Customers enjoy a drink in the sun as bars and restaurants open for outdoor service
Pub goers have been making the most of the dry weather as outdoor service resumes for the first time since lockdown on March 20.
Scotland must show visitors a warm welcome or face tourism consequences, warns Scots hotelier
Gordon Campbell Gray, owner of The Three Chimneys on Skye, says he feels ashamed by recent scenes discouraging visitors from over the borders and beyond.
Relief for food hospitality businesses as social distancing rule to be relaxed for key sectors
Pubs, restaurants and hotels will be able to operate reduced distancing as part of phase three of the easing of coronavirus restrictions after the first minister announced exemptions for key sectors.
Vitamin D: The latest developments as evidence mounts of its potential in the fight against coronavirus
Multiple studies are now pointing to deficiency as a major risk factor for developing complications from Covid 19.
Say goodbye to the buffet: Malmaison chief gives glimpse into what diners and guests can expect when hotels reopen
With hotels in Scotland expected to welcome guests again from July 15, Scott Harper, chief operating officer of the Malmaison and Hotel du Vin group, talks to Clare Johnston about the changes we can expect to see.
Bib gourmands! The Insta mothers taking weaning to new levels
Clare Johnston talks to mum bloggers and Instagrammers who have conquered weaning with fun, colourful mealtimes - with one tot trying 100 different foods in her first month on solids.
Coronavirus: Why the pandemic has to be a wake-up call for Scots when it comes to diet
Leading dietitian Dr Carrie Ruxton says Scots 'add risk upon risk upon risk' amid calls for obesity levels to be tackled.
Government urged to help restart food apprenticeships to aid the industry’s recovery
Industry body Scottish Bakers wants training staff to be given 'essential worker' status so they can return to equipping employees and apprentices with vital skills.
Pubs face anxious wait as Government weighs up social distancing measures
With a decision to be made over whether the current two-metre distancing rule could be reduced, pubs stand to be among the biggest winners or losers depending on which way it goes.
Balancing on a knife-edge: What will happen to our restaurants when they re-open?
Clare Johnston hears from industry voices, including former MasterChef judge John Benson-Smith, about the measures food hospitality businesses are considering – and whether they can survive social distancing.
Feeling flat? Why nutritional deficiencies could be behind some of our common ailments
Clare Johnston talks to The Family Encyclopedia of Health author, Dr Rajendra Sharma, to find out why a lack of essential nutrients can be overlooked as the cause of unwanted symptoms.
North-east gins take centre stage as Lidl launches in-store festival
The supermarket is showcasing craft gins as part of an annual event, expected to generate £300,000 for participating distillers.