Food

Those consuming at least a quarter of a typical portion of processed red meat daily — roughly three ounces (two slices of bacon or a single sausage) — had a 13 per cent greater chance of developing dementia. 

How eating too many sausages could raise risk of dementia

A study over four decades with more than 133,000 people has revealed the risks of eating too many sausages.

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Donald Trump has been gifted a special bottle of Diet Coke.

Trump gets presidential Diet Coke ahead of inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump, who previously had a special button to summon Diet Coke in the Oval Office, has been gifted a special bottle, adding to his long unique relationship with the fizzy beverage.

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Unlike conventional weight-loss diets, there’s nothing self-denying about this at all.

Diet tips to reduce stress and banish your ‘cortisol belly’

Feeling wired but tired? Struggling to control your weight? - Unlike conventional weight-loss diets, there’s nothing self-denying about this at all.

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Gazpacho, Julia Moskin searched high and low for the finest take on this Spanish classic, and she landed on one from Seville, in Andalusia, known for its hot weather. Food styled by Simon Andrews. Props styled by Paige Hicks. (Chris Simpson/The New York Times)

Best gazpacho

More of a drink than a soup, served in frosted glasses or chilled tumblers, gazpacho is perfect when it is too hot to eat but you need cold, salt and lunch all at the same time.

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The good news is we can lower our cholesterol and have it in a healthy range with diet and lifestyle changes. 

Cholesterol: The good, bad and completely misunderstood

Cholesterol is not a bad word, nor is it bad for us — in fact we can’t live without it. 

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Domain founder Frank Greff has shared how to eat with purpose.

Domain founder Frank Greeff shares how to Eat With Purpose

A former fine-dining chef turned millionaire following the development and sale of the real estate tech business Domain Group is on a mission to help people eat better.

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McDonald’s has announced six new menu items this summer.

McDonald’s announces shock new menu item

The fast food giant has revealed a huge twist on one classic order.

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Chicken and herb salad with nuoc cham. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. Nuoc cham, a Vietnamese sauce bright with lime juice and chile, gives the dish its salty-sweet finish, while thinly sliced bell pepper and shaved cabbage provide crunch. (Linda Xiao/The New York Times)

Chicken and herb salad with nuoc cham

This gets dinner on the table in mere minutes. Nuoc cham, a Vietnamese sauce bright with lime juice and chilli, gives a salty-sweet finish and you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken — or leftovers.

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Linguine With miso butter, shiitakes and spinach.

Yotam Ottolenghi’s miso butter pasta is all about comfort

Nostalgia, nurture, indulgence and convenience meld together to form this celebrated chef’s favourite comfort food

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Did you know: The average person finishes Christmas 1.5kg heavier.

Sarah Di Lorenzo: Need a post-festivities detox?

Indulged a bit too much in the champagne, chocolate and pavlova over the holiday period and left feeling bloated and tired? Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo has a plan for you

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Better Homes and Gardens designer and decorator Juliet Love.

Juliet Love shares tips summer entertaining ease

The Better Homes and Gardens designer and decorator shares her tips for perfect summer entertaining

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FILE — Silken tofu with spicy soy dressing in New York in August 2021. When even thinking about cooking is a slog, Hetty McKinnon’s recipe, inspired by Japanese hiyayakko and Chinese liangban tofu, is the ultimate dish. Food styled by Simon Andrews. (Chris Simpson/The New York Times)

Silken tofu with spicy soy dressing

Inspired by the many cold silken tofu dishes from East Asia, like Japanese hiyayakko and Chinese liangban tofu, this no-cook dish is a handy one for warm evenings when the desire to cook is non-existent.

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Better and Homes Gardens chef Clarissa Feildel prepares claypot chicken.

Clarissa Feildel shares her sizzling summer recipes

The Better Homes and Garden chef prepares two dishes perfect for summer entertaining

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