It's expensive! It's exotic! It's superfruit! You may wonder what is it about these fruits that lifts them out of the ranks of the ordinary into exalted superfruit status.  SuperPR, that's what.

Sugar is getting a great deal of bad press of late, and here's some more... A new study has, for the first time, established a direct link has been between the amount of sugar circulating in the blood and how old a person looks.

It's said to be addictive, potentially harmful and it's absolutely everywhere. But is sugar really a poison that should be kept out of vulnerable hands? [Very interesting and pertinent analysis of this hot topic. Ed]

Scientists have just reported striking new evidence that green, or unroasted, coffee beans can produce a substantial decrease in body weight in a relatively short period of time.

Eating a moderate amount of dark chocolate every day can help reduce the hormones in the body that make us feel stressed, according to a Nestlé study. Scientists from the Nestlé Research Center (NRC) in Switzerland examined the biochemical basis for chocolate’s reputation as a comfort food.

Chocolate may not be as hazardous to your waistline as you think — at least in moderation. A new study shows that people who eat chocolate frequently have lower body mass indexes than those who eat it less often.

Tim Noakes has moved from advocating carbo-loading to suggesting that carbohydrates are an addiction posing severe health risks. But while his revised recommendations are couched in the language of science, does the science support them? [Excellent opinion piece from the Daily Maverick].

Popcorn's reputation as a snack food that's actually good for health popped up a few notches as scientists recently reported that it contains more of the healthful antioxidant polyphenols than fruits and vegetables.