When your concentration starts to wander in the afternoon, it is tempting to search for a food that will switch your energy back on. A more useful starting point is often the shape of your day. A rushed lunch, a long gap before dinner and hours spent on the same task can leave you needing …
One of my biggest passions is to show people that healthy food can be quick, easy to make, and inexpensive. And this Italian potato frittata has it all. Have it with a side salad Super simple, filling and delicious, this potato frittata is perfect to eat with a great side salad like this arugula (rocket) …
Thai-style butternut and coconut curry brings together golden squash, fragrant ginger and a creamy sauce sharpened with lime. Roasting the squash before it meets the coconut milk gives the pieces browned edges and helps them hold their shape. Green beans add a little bite, while basil provides a fresh finish. This version focuses on contrasting …
Summer is now here, and we have been blessed with a beautiful weather here in London this year. With summer dresses and less make-up, the attention is on the skin. So here are 6 lifestyle tips for glowing skin. Because beautiful skin is a healthy skin.
A nutrition label can help you choose between foods, but it need not turn shopping into a maths exercise. The useful skill is knowing where to look, which details answer your question and when you have enough information to make a choice. This guide to How to Read a Nutrition Label Simply gives you a …
Tuna Niçoise salad is a meal of contrasts: tender potatoes, crisp green beans, juicy tomatoes, firm eggs and generous flakes of tuna. A mustard dressing brings everything together, while olives add little bursts of savoury flavour. Arranging the ingredients on a platter, rather than tossing them vigorously, keeps those textures distinct and makes the finished …
You diet too much. Yes, that’s right. Most “calorie-restricted” diets, will only crash your metabolism, making it all too easy to pile on the pounds as soon as you stop them. One of the reasons is that your body will “adapt” to survive with less, considerably slowing down your metabolic rate. You don’t eat healthy …
Healthy eating while travelling starts with the journey you actually have. An early flight, a delayed train or a hotel room without a fridge can change what is practical. Rather than recreating your routine at home, aim for enough food, some variety and a few dependable options. You can enjoy local dishes and give everyday …
Green pea and mint hummus toasts combine a creamy chickpea spread with sweet peas, fresh mint and crisp wholemeal bread. They make an easy lunch when you want something colourful without switching on the oven. Thinly sliced radishes and a scattering of seeds add crunch, while lemon keeps the topping bright and fresh. This recipe …
Getting enough protein from plants starts with recognising which foods can do the main work in a meal. A colourful bowl of vegetables may be delicious, but it still needs a substantial protein source alongside it. Whether you eat entirely plant based or simply want to rely less on meat, a few reliable choices can …
