Nope. Celery doesn’t contain so-called “negative” calories, meaning you won’t burn fat the more you eat. That said, celery contains only two calories per stalk and is a good source of fibre, so the news isn’t all bad. Try these Waldorf salad recipes to get your celery fix.

Health experts now know that the cholesterol in food has little impact on our blood cholesterol, unless we have a genetic condition that predisposes us to high cholesterol. Eggs are actually a good source of high-quality protein as well as many other nutrients including zinc, iron and vitamin D. Get your yolk on with these 45 egg recipes for easy mid-week meals.

Actually, yes! While the myth may have kicked off as a means of keeping radar technology schtum during WWII, carrots are actually very high in beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A and is essential for ocular health. Win-win with a side of subterfuge. What’s up, Doc? Check out our 30 creative ways with the humble carrot.

Actually, anything you drop on your kitchen floor becomes contaminated with bacteria within milliseconds. If it’s produce, give it a good wash under the tap. If it’s toast…well. Probably better to throw it out. Try not to drop these 15 perfect ways to top your toast.

While studies show that eating too much red meat does increase the risk of bowel cancer, it is nevertheless rich in protein and a variety of vitamins and minerals. The trick is to keep an eye on portion sizes. Step into your caveman energy with our favourite Scotch fillet recipes.

No. It doesn’t. No foods do. Get a grip. Eat some cheese.

Not necessarily. Frozen or canned fruit and vegetables can be just as nutritious as fresh produce. The issue comes when there’s added sugar, salt, or saturated fats. Snap frozen fruit and vegetables are usually more affordable than fresh produce and are harvested at their prime so go ahead and stock up your freezer. Then give peas a chance with these 38 inventive ways to use up your frozen produce.

While some days it may feel impossible to chug down eight glasses of water, many health experts actually recommend more. The average healthy adult male should be drinking around 12 cups of water per day, while the average healthy adult woman should be aiming for around 9 or 10. Take a deep dive if you want to learn more.

No, carbs aren’t bad for you. In fact, carbohydrates are an essential part of a healthy and balanced diet. Instead of cutting carbs entirely, nutritionists suggest looking at the quality of the carbs you are consuming. A slice of whole grain bread or brown rice will keep you fuller for longer than their white and highly processed counterparts. They are also less likely to spike your blood sugar. Carpe diem with these 25 show-stopping recipes that start with great quality bread.

Did you know that until the 1600s carrots were purple, yellow or white, with rambling forked roots? Eggplants had prominent sharp spines at their base and corn was more akin to shafts of wheat than their glorious juicy modern selves. Hundreds, and even thousands of years of selective breeding – AKA genetic modification – has resulted in more plentiful crops and significantly more delicious products. Including this tearless onion available in supermarkets now.