Author: Healthy Diet Tips

Looking to use your oven less over the warmer months? You’ve come to the right place. To help you expand your air fryer repertoire, we’ve shared our favourite summer-themed meals which you can make in this efficient mod-con, from classic fish & chips to corn on the cob and zingy fish tacos. These dishes celebrate the best of what summer has to offer in the comfort of your own kitchen, without the need to own a deep-fat fryer.Air fryers use hot air instead of oil, so are healthier than deep-fat fryers, and because of their compact size and ability to…

Most recipes serve multiple people. In Me, Myself, and Dinner, each dish serves one and only one. That’s you! Because whether you live solo (almost 30% of Americans do) or are enjoying a night to yourself, sitting down to a meal should be something to look forward to.When the days are hot and sticky, the motivation to cook tends to drop precipitously. You want to do as little actual cooking as possible, yet still be fed something tasty and nourishing. Is that too much to ask? Not at all, especially where this dish is concerned. Inspired by delicious hot-weather dishes,…

Broad beans, also known as fava beans, are in season in the UK from the end of June to the middle of September.A member of the legume family, they have a pale green pod which, when cracked open, reveals a fleecy lining, home to the large, flattish beans. They’re also easy to grow from seed, yielding green pods of green or white beans that can be used in salads, soups, dips, pasta and risottos.They’re also a good source of protein, carbohydrates and vitamins; for more information see our broad bean glossary page.How to cook and prepare broad beans.To eat broad…

Eating for your heart doesn’t mean giving up the foods you love – in fact, the science has shifted more than you might think. This month’s meal plan shows what genuinely heart-healthy eating looks like in practice: five recipes for two, built around ingredients with real evidence behind them, all on the table in under an hour.The focus here is on mono- and polyunsaturated fats (the kind found in oily fish, nuts, seeds, avocado and olive oil) alongside plenty of fibre, which helps lower cholesterol, regulate blood pressure and reduce inflammation. We should all be eating 30g of fibre a…

From around August to October, elderberries are in season and ready for picking. They’re not grown commercially, so if you want fresh berries, be prepared to go foraging. Some varieties of elderberries can be toxic when eaten raw – the best way to avoid this is to make sure you always cook them well first. There are recipes that use raw elderberries, but these are best avoided. Don’t let this put you off, though – once properly identified, prepared and cooked, elderberries are widely and safely used in jams, syrups, sauces and baking.To learn more, check out our beginner’s guide…

When the temperature rises, the last thing anyone wants is to spend hours sweating over a hot hob or oven. Luckily, these quick and easy salad recipes are perfect for a heatwave – they’re fresh and flavour-packed, and require minimal time in the kitchen. Try these tempting ideas for light lunches and effortless dinners that will keep you cool and satisfied.Discover more heatwave-proof ideas with our no-cook recipes and summer dinner ideas. We also have plenty more salad inspiration, including chopped salad recipes, healthy salad recipes and high-protein salad recipes.Mexican street corn saladInspired by the classic Mexican street food, this…

In other parts of the world, beans are treasured, just as they were historically in the UK – but now, they seem to have fallen out of favour with many of us (baked beans and hummus aside). In a recent survey commissioned by the Food Foundation, 66 per cent of people reported eating less than one portion of beans or pulses a week. For the sake of our health and the planet, we should be eating about seven times that amount. (For the purposes of this article, we’ll refer to most peas and pulses as beans.)Why eat beans, peas and…

Between getting everyone fed and dressed, packing lunchboxes, remembering PE kits and making it to work on time, it’s easy for parents to put themselves last from the moment each weekday starts. But while there may not be time for a long workout or making a home-cooked lunch, small, consistent habits can make a real difference to how you feel for the rest of the day.Whether it’s turning the school run into a chance to move a little more or prepping a healthy breakfast the night before, looking after yourself doesn’t have to mean overhauling your routine. Centrum has a…

Step 1Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°. Spread out ¾ cup raw walnut halves or blanched hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 7–9 minutes. Let nuts cool, then crush into coarse pieces.Step 2Place a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl. Cook 2 large shallots, thinly sliced into rings, and ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until shallots are wilted and most are golden brown and crisp, 8–10 minutes. Pour into sieve. Transfer fried shallots to paper towels to drain and immediately…

Riff on the lunch box staple in this no-mayo tuna salad. Instead of the stiff scoopable mixture you’d find at a deli counter, this version is inspired by Italian-style tuna, with just-broken-up fish fillets tossed with a bright vinaigrette, herbs, and crunchy celery. Add a can of white beans for heft and serve with peppery greens like arugula or a hardy chicory like radicchio. For the silkiest texture, make sure to use tuna packed in olive oil—not water. Store the salad and greens separately and it’ll stay just as punchy and fresh throughout the week.To pack this for lunch, scoop…