Hannah Twiggs

You might blame stress, screens or caffeine for your sleepless nights – but what’s on your plate could be the real culprit. Hannah Twiggs asks two sleep experts about the foods that disrupt your rest and the ones that can help you drift off more easily

Hearty stews, creamy pastas and even a full Sunday roast – all without the guilt

It’s the season of excess. But for people sleeping rough, the invisible homeless queueing for a hot shower and the children who don’t have enough space to learn to walk, StreetSmart is a lifeline. Hannah Twiggs meets head of comms Kimberley Coke to hear how one small pound on the bill is helping to change lives this winter

Crisp schnitzel, silky bisque gnocchi and golden latkes – ex-Camille chef Jemma Harrison’s take on nostalgic comfort food proves restaurant-level cooking can still feel like home

When a Cornish deli claims to ‘own’ a Farsi word spoken by a billion people, and a book with the same name disappears from Amazon, something’s gone badly wrong. Hannah Twiggs asks what this latest fight in the food world says about Britain’s uneasy relationship with cultural appropriation

Carved, scooped and left to rot, millions of pumpkins are binned every Halloween – but beneath their spooky grin lies one of nature’s most powerful ingredients. From soup to ravioli, Hannah Twiggs speaks to nutritional therapist Kerry Beeson about why we should all be eating more

As the government prepares to class fruit yoghurts and juices as ‘junk food’, while scientists hail them as gut-friendly superfoods, Hannah Twiggs investigates why Britain keeps getting its healthy-eating rules so spectacularly wrong and what to look out for on a label

As the clocks go back and the chill sets in, our immune systems, energy levels and moods all take a hit. Hannah Twiggs speaks to nutritionist Jo Travers about the ways to strengthen your body from the inside out – one meal at a time

As the light fades and the air cools, southern Italian classics – all chickpeas, bitter greens and golden oil – offer comfort without heaviness

Across social media, shoppers are posting photos of their groceries with captions somewhere between disbelief and despair. As food inflation soars in the UK, from bulk buys to freezer hacks, Hannah Twiggs reports on how families are rewriting the shopping rules

Once dismissed as ‘tasteless hippy fodder’, the humble bean is suddenly everywhere – cheap, sustainable and packed with gut-loving fibre, it’s the food that promises to fix your health, your wallet and maybe even the planet. Hannah Twiggs speaks to Bold Bean Co founder Amelia Christie-Miller about how she turned a cupboard staple into the ultimate modern health food

From sticky soy chicken to a smoky aubergine chilli, these recipes prove you don’t have to choose between hearty and wholesome when the cold sets in

Crispy chicken wings, flaky salmon and a banh mi stuffed with sesame-crusted meatballs – these budget-friendly air fryer recipes come with a handy shopping list to make cooking (and the weekly shop) that bit easier

When the world’s most famous vegan restaurant backtracks on its plant-based ethos and Lewis Hamilton, it feels like a turning point. But as Hannah Twiggs discovers, veganism isn’t dying, it’s shifting – away from absolutes and towards health, flavour and balance

From cottage cheese pancakes to sticky miso aubergine poke bowls, these six recipes prove that boosting your gut health can be as delicious as it is good for you

Why wait for delivery when you can whip up your favourite curry, stir-fry or falafel at home? These five speedy fakeaway recipes are cheaper, healthier and packed with hidden greens – all ready in 30 minutes or less

From ‘high protein’ cereal bars to low-fat yoghurts and plant-based ready meals, ultra-processed foods are often disguised as healthy choices. Hannah Twiggs speaks to nutritionist Rob Hobson about how half the UK’s calorie intake now comes from UPF’s, the top five red flags on labelling and what is still okay to put in your trolley

From luxe mini menus to teeny tiny tasting formats, restaurants are rewriting the rules in response to their customers on weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. But Hannah Twiggs asks whether smaller appetites really mean smaller bills – or if the pleasure of dining out will always win

From garlicky cumin prawns with cauliflower rice to Mediterranean baked fish and Korean-style chicken lettuce cups, these quick, affordable dishes prove that cutting carbs doesn’t mean cutting taste. Perfect for busy weeknights, each recipe is high in protein, full of colour and kind to your wallet

It’s hailed as the gold standard of healthy eating, but in the countries where it was born, the Mediterranean diet is being pushed aside. Hannah Twiggs speaks to a Spanish nutritionist about what has changed and the one thing that might save it