Types of Fast Food
Analysis of popular takeaway foods and their nutritional content. Articles examine burgers, fish shops, pizza, fried chicken, kebabs and coffee shop offerings.
All About Crisps and Snack Foods
You can eat crisps and snacks while eating healthily if you check the labels and pick baked over fried options.
Coffee Shops and Cakes
Coffee shop drinks and cakes can pack hundreds of hidden calories, so here's what to order if you're watching your weight.
Different Types of Kebabs
A guide to the main types of kebabs, from doner to shish, and how each one is cooked and seasoned differently.
Fascinating Fast Food Trivia
Weird but real facts about fast food, from how many curries Brits eat yearly to why pizza orders spike during weather forecasts.
Fast Food Gets Faster: The Online Fast Food Revolution
You can now order and pay for fast food online without calling a restaurant or leaving your home.
Fast Food Rated: Who Does the Best and Who Decided?
A US survey of 6,500 voters reveals which fast food chains rank best, with surprising results beyond the typical burger win.
Fast Food, Cheap and Cheerful
Why fast food chains can afford to sell meals so cheaply, and what corners they cut to keep prices down.
Has the Burger Had Its Day?
Subway has overtaken McDonald's as the world's largest fast-food chain, signalling a shift away from burgers toward customizable sandwiches.
How Healthy Are Burgers from Fast Food Outlets?
Fast food burgers are high in salt, saturated fat and calories, but smarter choices exist if you check the nutrition labels.
How Healthy Are Fried Chicken Takeaways?
Fried chicken might seem healthy, but deep frying adds so much fat and salt that it becomes worse for you than a burger.
Pies and Pasties and Healthy Alternatives
Traditional pies and pasties aren't healthy, but here's what modern versions offer and how to make better choices.
Ready Meals and Nutrition
Ready meals get a bad rap, but are they really as unhealthy as nutritionists claim, and what do they actually offer.
Sandwich Bars and Health Issues
Most sandwich bars hide fat and calories in fillings and spreads, so here's how to spot the healthier choices.
Westernized Chinese Takeaways
Chinese takeaways can be surprisingly healthy if you skip the fried dishes and choose steamed options with vegetables and plain rice instead.
Westernized Indian Takeaways
How UK Indian takeaways differ from traditional Indian food and why the westernised versions are higher in fat, salt and calories.
What's Good and Bad About Fish and Chip Shops
Fish and chips can be nutritious if you choose wisely, with fish providing omega-3s and chips offering surprising fibre benefits.
What's in a Takeaway Pizza?
What really goes into your takeaway pizza and which toppings offer better nutrition than others.