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Everyone should take a vitamin D supplement for bone and muscle health. The amount you need depends on your age, skin tone, situation and the season.  

Like most casseroles, everyone has their own favourite recipe, but if you are a beginner try this simple recipe.

Every Christmas our helpline bells ring to the sound of some frequently asked questions.

Turkey takes centre stage at Christmas, but for many of us the classic sides and trimmings are the stars of the show.

Many more of us are choosing to eat a vegetarian diet nowadays, whether for health or environmental reasons. So even if you’re not a vegetarian yourself it’s very likely that you’ll find yourself catering for a vegetarian friend or family member on Christmas day.

If you store your Christmas dinner leftovers carefully in the fridge you can hold on to the glow of Christmas Day and use them up over the next three days. Read on for storage tips and delicious recipe ideas.

Raw food can carry bacteria that cause food poisoning. These bacteria can spread to other food through hands, utensils and surfaces. Clean as you go to stop them spreading. 

A quick splash 'n dash doesn't get your hands properly clean.

To avoid food poisoning from bacteria like Listeria, heat ready meals until they are steaming hot all the way through. Only heat them once.