Author: Healthy Diet Tips

Ideal for storing food, leftovers and packed lunches, a multi-purpose container is an extremely useful and practical piece of kit. When buying a food storage container, look for a product that’s strong, light, leak-resistant, ideally airtight, compact, easy to clean and easy to store. Vacuum-sealed options are also worth considering, as they help preserve food freshness for longer by removing air before sealing, slowing down spoilage and maintaining flavour.A variety of shapes and sizes will come in handy, especially if they can be stacked in a nest for storage. We find that angular, four-sided options are the most practical choice,…

Sleep is an often-underrated essential when it comes to health, but achieving a good night’s sleep can sometimes feel elusive. For those struggling to unwind at bedtime, magnesium supplements may be the answer.Magnesium is an important mineral that helps our bodies and brains in a variety of ways, including with heart, bone and metabolic health. And research suggests that it has also been linked to improved relaxation and sleep quality in a number of ways:It supports melatonin production, a hormone that regulates circadian rhythm and promotes sleepiness.It may lower cortisol levels, reducing stress and aiding relaxation for better sleep.It regulates…

For Jan Ostle, chef at Bristol restaurant, Wilsons, the vegetables his partner Mary Wilson grows at their nearby market garden are his “ace in the hole”. The garden gives him same-day, newly harvested “access to some of the best produce in the South West”.That flavour advantage is one an increasing number of restaurants are seeking, by cultivating their own produce using – on principle and to ensure quality harvests – ultra-sustainable farming methods. These vegetables elevate dishes and benefit the environment.Spring is busy for restaurant gardeners. They are currently harvesting their overwintered veg: the leek, kale, broccoli and beetroot that…

Step 1Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 400°. Working with 1 sheet at a time, roll out 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (two 14-oz. packages or one 17.3-oz. package), thawed, on a lightly floured surface to make a 13×10″ rectangle. Place 1 sheet of pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Prick several times at regular intervals with a fork; cover with a sheet of parchment. Place another parchment-lined baking sheet on top, then place remaining sheet of pastry on baking sheet; prick several times with fork. Cover with another sheet of parchment and place a third baking…

The most intensely coloured and flavoured of all the summer berries, blackcurrants are packed with brain-boosting vitamins too, so we’ll be enthusiastically digging into them during peak season (June and July). But as they’re sometimes too bitter to eat on their own, we have recipe suggestions for these deep purple beauties…Wondering what to do with blackcurrants? Check out our best ever blackcurrant recipes for more delicious ideas.Want to try planting your own blackcurrant bush? Discover the best way to grow blackcurrants, at GardenersWorld.com.Our favourite blackcurrant recipes1. Blackcurrant jamWe can’t resist blackcurrant jam smothered onto hot buttered crumpets, peeking out from…

Whether you’re making pizza from scratch or ordering from your favourite takeaway, a pizza cutter is a crucial piece of kit for creating perfect slices. Its purpose is to easily cut through toppings like pepperoni, chargrilled veg on a vegetarian pizza, or the thick crust of a deep-dish pie, without dragging and crumpling the dough and cheese. And with a choice of pizza cutters readily available, there’s no reason not to invest in one.If you’re serious about homemade pizza, you may also be interested in a pizza oven for a summer of al fresco entertaining – and the good news…

To celebrate the release of ‘One Dish Four Ways’ by our very own Barney Desmazery, we’ve teamed up with Magimix to give away a 4200XL Magimix Food Processor in Satin, subject to colour availability, plus a copy of the book!Competition rules1. The Promoter is Immediate Media Company London Limited (company number 06189487).2. The promotion is open to all residents of the UK, including the Channel Islands, aged 18 years or older, except the Promoter’s employees or contractors and anyone connected with the promotion or their direct family members.3. The closing date for entries is 23:59 on 17th June 2026.4. By…

It’s no secret that the first sip of your favourite hot drink can set the tone for the entire day – and with café-style coffee now easily achievable at home, choosing the right machine is worth a little extra thought.TASSIMO coffee machines are equipped with INTELLIBREW technology, designed to read the barcode on each pod and automatically adjust the brewing settings to suit the drink. After all, a double espresso shouldn’t be prepared in quite the same way as a latte.The only question now is…Which TASSIMO coffee machine should I buy?At a glance:TASSIMO Coffee MachineBest in the TASSIMO range for…Key…

Sunny June days mean more time outside and less time spent at the shops or in the kitchen. Designed for two people, this seasonal meal plan makes the most of early summer produce while leaning on a handful of reliable store cupboard ingredients to keep cooking quick, flexible and flavourful.These recipes have been carefully selected by our editors to pair fresh seasonal ingredients with versatile pantry staples that can be reused across multiple meals. Ingredients like pesto, mustard, chipotle paste and hoisin sauce act as flavour shortcuts throughout the plan, building depth quickly without relying on complicated techniques or long…

DoughStep 1Whisk 1¾ cups plus 1 Tbsp. (227 g) all-purpose flour, 2 tsp. sugar, 1½ tsp. coarsely ground pepper, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a large bowl to combine. Add 13 Tbsp. chilled unsalted butter, cut into ½” pieces, and toss to coat. Using your fingers, smash and rub butter into dry ingredients to create small, flat pieces.Step 2Combine 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar and ¼ cup water in a small bowl. Drizzle half of vinegar mixture over flour mixture. Starting from bottom of bowl and working up, mix with your hands (like…