Minestrone with beans and greens is a generous vegetable soup with enough substance to make a meal. Tender beans, small pasta shapes and leafy greens sit in a tomato broth, while softened onion, carrot and celery give the pot its savoury foundation. This version keeps the vegetables in recognisable pieces and cooks the pasta separately, …
Well-cooked grains make an ordinary meal more enjoyable: rice with separate, tender grains, quinoa that stays fluffy, or barley with a pleasant chew. The useful trick is to match your cooking method to the grain and the texture you want. One water ratio cannot cover every variety, saucepan and hob. With a few reliable techniques …
How to regulate your circadian rhythms: circadian rhythms are what regulate your body’s wake/sleep cycle: they work pretty much work in automatic, and tell your body when it is time to fall asleep and when it is time to be awake. The mechanism that regulates them is actually quite complex and involves a couple of …
A strawberry and yoghurt breakfast parfait brings together juicy fruit, creamy yoghurt and a crisp topping in a breakfast you can assemble with a spoon. The layers look inviting, but they also give you a pleasing mix of textures as you eat. This version uses fresh strawberries and a quick pan-toasted oat and seed mixture. …
This delicious asparagus and prawn risotto recipe is a classic of Italian cuisine, and it is perfect for every occasion, from a solo dinner to a romantic dinner for two or a party with friends. The benefit of this risotto recipe is that is perfectly balanced in its carbs, vegetables & protein components so it …
Better sleep does not begin with a special bedtime drink or a list of foods you must eat. A useful starting point is to look at what happens between lunch and lights out: when you last have caffeine, whether dinner leaves you comfortably satisfied, and whether hunger sends you back to the kitchen. Small adjustments …
Roasted root vegetables with rosemary make a generous side dish with very little fuss. Carrots, parsnips and swede develop golden edges in the oven, while their centres become soft enough to cut with a fork. Rosemary gives the tray a savoury fragrance, and a little lemon juice brightens everything just before serving. This recipe is …
A kitchen that makes healthy eating easier does not need matching jars, a large worktop or an impressive collection of appliances. It needs to work when you arrive home hungry, when breakfast is rushed and when washing up already fills the sink. Small changes to where things live can make preparing an everyday meal feel …
Wholewheat spaghetti with sardines and lemon is a good dinner for evenings when you want something full of flavour without making a long-simmered sauce. The pasta brings a pleasantly nutty bite, the sardines add richness, and lemon keeps everything lively. Here, a little garlic, parsley and reserved pasta water bring those ingredients together in a …
Let’s face it healthy eating, it’s not cheap, but with a bit of attention and planning, you can learn to eat well on a budget. And if you are feeling a bit demotivated always remember that healthy eating is always the best choice in the long run: the one that will help you to maintain …
