Author: Healthy Diet Tips
Whatever the season, there are times when only comfort food will do – but it doesn’t have to mean stews and heavy winter desserts. We’ve rounded up our top 20 summertime dishes that are full of flavour, packed with seasonal ingredients and seriously comforting, too.These recipes are fuss-free, perfect for relaxed summer dining when you don’t want to spend ages in the kitchen.Find more seasonal dinner inspiration in our collection of summer comfort food recipes, plus our round-up of summer takeaway recipes, summer slow cooker recipes and summer traybake ideas.Hosting a summer party? Check out our range of summer party…
Keeping healthy does not automatically mean bland meals, strict rules or saying goodbye to comfort food. The foods you love can still fit into a balanced diet – the key is making them work a little harder for you.We asked nutritionists for five easy ways to give your favourite meals a nutritious boost, from clever add-ins to simple portion tweaks, so you can nourish your body without feeling deprived.1. Add, don’t restrictInstead of cutting things out, start by adding more goodness in. Gopi Chandratheva, a registered nutritionist, says focus on adding more nutritious foods packed with colour and variety –…
Buffalo mac and cheese combines everything there is to love about Buffalo chicken dip with the comfort of creamy baked macaroni and cheese. This easy casserole starts with a classic roux-based cheese sauce made with sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack before shredded chicken and Buffalo sauce are folded in, creating a rich, tangy dinner with a bubbly, golden crust.Cavatappi’s corkscrew shape catches every bite of the creamy sauce, but elbow macaroni or small shells work just as well. Finish each serving with thinly sliced celery, a drizzle of ranch dressing, crumbled blue cheese, or all three for the full Buffalo…
A jacket potato is a wonderful low-effort and low-cost family meal. Simply bosh a potato in the oven then fill it with your favourite toppings. These recipes include many storecupboard ingredients, so they won’t break the bank. Another way to save money is to microwave your jacket potatoes, which uses less energy than an oven. Learn how to how to microwave a baked potato then find more tips in our helpful guide to energy-efficient cooking.Looking for recipes that put storecupboard staples to good use? See our budget storecupboard meals, top kids’ storecupboard recipes and storecupboard pasta recipes for our favourite…
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…