Author: Healthy Diet Tips

Air fryers have properly earned their spot on my worktop. In last year’s Good Food Nation Survey, 58% of people told us they now own one.I get the appeal: that crisp, ‘fried’ finish with little to no oil, plus they’re usually faster and cheaper to run than the oven. The latest models are a big step up on the early air fryers I remember, with smarter controls, better efficiency and enough versatility to roast, bake and even dehydrate.Sponsored by Lakeland   Find your perfect air fryer with these limited-time deals from Lakeland.   Ready to upgrade your mealtimes? Three of Lakeland’s top…

If you only read one thingWant the best all-round frying pan we tested? Go for the Always Pan 2.0, it’s the most versatile pan in the guide, with a non-toxic ceramic coating, accessories included and a design that goes well beyond standard frying. On a tighter budget? The M&S x Tom Kerridge non-stick frying pan delivers impressive non-stick performance and fast, even heating from just £25.A good non-stick frying pan is one of those kitchen items I reach for every day, and the right one really does make cooking feel easier and more precise.It’s what I rely on to make…

With summer officially underway, June is the perfect time to make the most of longer evenings, alfresco dining and the abundance of seasonal ingredients on offer. We’ve partnered with Laithwaites to pick some of our favourite recipes to cook this month, along with the wines that pair beautifully with them. From fresh seafood served with a crisp white, to summery pasta matched with a special rosé, these are the food and wine pairings worth trying this June. Plus, save 20% at Laithwaites when spending £75 using the code 20OFF.For more wine recommendations, check out our expert tried-and-tested reviews of the…

What is insomnia?Approximately, one in three (around 30-37 per cent) of UK adults suffer from insomnia or regular sleep problems. Insomnia can be both acute, occurring for a short period of time, typically up to three months, or chronic, lasting months or even years at a time. Persistent insomnia will impact your quality of life and can limit what you are able to do during the day, as well as potentially affect your mood and relationships.Stephanie defines insomnia as a persistent problem falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early, despite having the chance to do so. These sleep problems…

Sleep is essential for our health and wellbeing, yet many people struggle with getting enough quality rest. While factors such as stress and lifestyle play a role, diet can also impact our sleep quality.Getting a good night’s sleep is important to energise us through the day and helps our brain to function well, it also influences our immune system, metabolism and hormonal balance. Poor sleep can make us more prone to illness, disrupt our blood sugar balance and lead to high blood pressure, headaches and migraines, and even lead to feelings of depression or low mood.The good news is, there…

When the summer months start to roll in, there’s no better way to celebrate than by gathering your family and friends for a barbecue. I love cooking outdoors all summer long. If you’re unsure about how to light the charcoals or worried about burning your kebabs to a crisp, then read on for my tips on starting a barbecue and how to tell when the coals are ready for cooking.We’ve got all the advice you need to get your barbecue off to a sizzling start. Then find out how to barbecue safely and our top tips for a successful barbecue.Meet…

Over time, sneaky habits can slip into even the strongest relationships. Maybe you catch yourself tallying up chores or replaying old arguments in your mind. Perhaps you feel a minor urge to ‘tweak’ your partner. To uncover what truly keeps couples happy for the long haul, we asked relationship experts which habits the happiest couples have learned to leave behind.Here are eight habits you should give up to make your relationship last.1. The need to win every argumentCouples in healthy relationships know that being understood matters more than always being right; closeness outweighs correctness.This doesn’t mean avoiding disagreement or hiding…

While some people might think that yoga and pilates are just different ways of stretching, this is a misconception. Both focus on controlled movement and mind-body connection, but the techniques and exercises are very different. Pilates is a functional form of movement that builds your core and stability, while yoga focuses on the mind as much as the body. This guide will help you work out which is best for you.Both yoga and pilates can be performed at home with nothing but your bodyweight, and they can both help you build strength, core stability and mobility throughout the whole body.…

We spend about a third of our lives asleep, originally thought to be a passive activity, studies now show that when we’re asleep, our brain is engaged in a number of activities that have important implications for our health and wellbeing. This means sleep isn’t the absence of wakefulness, but an active and metabolically different state. As such, it needs to carry equal standing alongside balanced nutrition and adequate exercise as essential components for achieving and maintaining good health.While adequate sleep in hours is essential for wellbeing, the quality and regularity of that sleep is often more important for overall…

Mouth taping is a recent health hack on every wellness influencer’s lips. The idea is as simple as it is strange: you tape your mouth shut overnight so that you’ll be forced to breathe through your nose while you sleep. Advocates of mouth taping say this can reduce apnoea and snoring, increase oxygen intake and stave off bad breath – but these claims are dubious.The mouth taping trend has been spurred on by recent celebrity endorsements. Erling Haaland, the Manchester City and Norway footballer, recommended the practice during a podcast interview and Gwyneth Paltrow wrote that mouth taping is “probably…