Author: Healthy Diet Tips
Treat yourself and a loved one to special afternoon tea in the capital city with our top afternoon tea in London recommendations. Find everything from classic British menus to more unique options and servings for kids. There’s no better way to celebrate a birthday, holiday or special occasion.Having been fortunate to sample a wide selection of London’s afternoon teas over the past few years, I have rounded up some of the capital’s best offerings. This list takes into consideration the price against the service, quality of food and drink and atmosphere.Discover even more teas with the best afternoon teas in…
Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid that the body cannot produce on its own, meaning it’s vital to obtain it through food or supplements. Known for supporting overall health, omega-3 can be found in oily fish like salmon, mackerel and sardines, as well as plant-based sources such as flaxseed and chia seeds. A balanced diet should provide sufficient omega-3 for most people, but supplements can be a convenient option for those looking to boost their intake.We’ve tested some of the leading omega-3 supplements on the market, looking into factors like quality, purity and dosage to help you find a product…
The Good Food podcastVivek Singh has spent the last 25 years redefining what Indian fine dining can be. As the chef behind London’s iconic Cinnamon Club, he joins the Good Food podcast to reflect on the restaurant’s remarkable journey, the dishes that changed perceptions of Indian cuisine and the stories that have shaped his career.Along the way, Vivek looks back on growing up in eastern India, where community celebrations revolved around home-cooked food and recalls the Bengali wedding meal that introduced him to the prawn curry that remains his favourite dish to this day. He also reveals his biggest kitchen…
August is the last chapter of summer and this month’s meal plan is built to savour every lingering minute of the season. Designed to serve four, these five recipes celebrate the produce that peaks as the season starts to turn, from tender marrow and sweet red peppers to the first fresh figs of the year.These recipes have been carefully selected by our editors to reflect the full range of August cooking, from quick, no-fuss weeknight dishes to more unhurried weekend cooking. Most recipes are on the table in under an hour, but if you have more time to spare, the…
Conveniently made with shredded rotisserie chicken, these no-cook, fresh summer rolls are a delightful lunch or dinner, especially on sticky summer days. If you’re feeding a crowd, double the ingredients and set it all up as a DIY summer roll bar, with each person in charge of filling and rolling their own chubby cylinder of crunchy vegetables and spicy chicken. The rice papers need only a brief dip in cool (never warm) water. You want them coated in a film of water but not sodden. They’ll continue to soften and flex as you fill and roll. Serve these summer rolls…
Globally, around 57 million people have dementia, a number expected to reach 153 million by 2050 as populations live longer. In the UK alone, almost a million people are affected, including one in 14 adults over 65, and one in six over 80. Although dementia is now the biggest killer in the UK, surpassing heart disease and cancer, only 60% of people know it can be fatal.Fourteen different risk factors for dementia are within our power to tackle, and could potentially prevent almost half of all dementia cases worldwide, according to an in-depth report from medical journal The Lancet. Some…
Nutritionist Sophie Gastman knows that eating well shouldn’t mean eating less or spending hours in the kitchen when you could be outside enjoying the last of summer. These seven recipes come together in 30 minutes or less, without cutting corners on flavour or nourishment.Each dish leans on inventive ingredient pairings and clever methods to punch above its prep time: think sweet-and-savoury gochujang sausage orzo, garlicky tofu & mushroom dan dan noodles or earthy miso salmon with crispy greens. They’re bold, satisfying and never feel like a compromise.Great for busy weeknights when you want dinner that tastes as good as it…
Cookbook author and former BA staffer Claire Saffitz describes these morning buns as “the more sophisticated cousin of the sticky bun.” Composed of tender, buttery swirls of dough with crisp caramelized edges, a honey-cinnamon filling, and a crackly sugar topping, her morning bun recipe makes an ideal breakfast pastry for weekends and holiday brunches.Unlike many bakery-style morning buns, which are often made with laminated dough, Claire opted for an enriched yeast dough that’s surprisingly easy to pull together at home. It begins with a simple sponge (also called a preferment), giving the yeast time to develop deeper flavor before the…
Welcome to Bon Appétit Bake Club, a community of curious bakers. Each month senior test kitchen editors Jesse Szewczyk and Shilpa Uskokovic share a must-make recipe and dive deep on why it works. Come bake and learn with us—ask questions, share pics, listen to our podcast, and lots more here. And don’t forget to join the Bake Club Group chat over on Substack.Karpatka, a.k.a. Carpathian Mountain cake, is a grand Polish cake that lives up to its name. Traditionally, two disks of tender, billowing pâte à choux house a layer of pastry cream lightened with whipped cream. In our creative…
Induction hobs are becoming more and more popular these days due to their energy efficiency, speedy response to temperature change and sleek aesthetics. However, you do need to ensure your cookware is compatible with the surface. If you’re switching from gas to induction, it’s worth noting that not all existing cookware will work on an induction hob, so you may need to replace some older pans.It’ll usually be indicated by a symbol on the label or on the website if you’re buying online. But to save you shopping around, we’ve compiled a list of the top performing induction-compatible pans across…