It's a hot summer's day and you're looking forward to an ice cream. But within seconds of your first bite, you feel a headache coming on: a brain freeze. Here's what's going on.

Fans of Cadbury Creme eggs are gearing up for Easter chocolate-comas as a new creation hits stores.

A woman has shed an astonishing 35kgs in just 16 months after discovering undiagnosed food allergies had led to her piling on the pounds.

The $10.9 billion purchase of VCA, an animal hospital chain, is now Mars' biggest line of business.

A nutritionist has revealed the potential pitfalls of following a vegan diet.

Fast food chain Carl's Jr is closing its Otahuhu store, saying it is no longer financially viable.

Nando's has started #everyoneiswelcome campaign, while other restaurant chains raise money for charity.

When Matt Ingram queried a price discrepancy on a plate of pasta instead of a refund, a publican removed $5 worth of the meal off the plate.

Can you be healthy and a hedonist at the same time? Sharon Stephenson finds out.

COMMENT: Wendyl Nissen headed to the supermarket on a mission to find some of our favourite barbecue foods with the least additives in them.

Perfect mix lets you enjoy time out with friends.

Could this be the answer to your avo dilemmas?

Emma Thompson dropped two dress sizes and could still drink wine, finds Radhika Sanghani.

Right now, some really positive things are going on in our food culture that point to where we're heading.

Our restaurant reviewer Peter Calder on what restaurants do wrong. Sometimes the customers could do with a tune-up, too.

A trio sure to inspire oohs and aahs.

A collision of English roasts and Kiwi summers ticks all the boxes, writes Kim Knight.

We all know how depressing it is to put on weight. This doctor has some tips of his own.

Mindful eating is the weight loss industry's latest go-to. But, as Kim Knight reports, not everybody is convinced.

Each week Greg Bruce challenges a chef to make him lunch in less than 10 minutes.

While some, such as junk food and fizzy drinks, are a no brainer, others may surprise you - including lentils, onions and even apples.

McDonald's have recommended a salty-sweet combo that's left the internet divided.

For women embarking on dry January, it's not their own ability for self-restraint they have to worry about - it's their partner's.

A woman collapsed and suffered multiple seizures after taking a New Year detox to combat stress.

Elusive fried chicken recipe may have been revealed once and for all after being found in an old scrapbook.

Sugar-free and diet drinks are not helpful for weight loss and could even cause people to pile on the pounds researchers claim.

But not all are rushing to get their fill of Big Macs and McChicken sandwiches.

We all love a bit of fast food every now and then, but some pretty disgusting things can go on behind the counter.

'Every time I'm in London I go out to the clubs - you don't learn anything by sitting in your office," says the president of vodka brand Belvedere.

Anna King Shahab reveals the top 10 places for icecream, in and around Auckland.