Author: Healthy Diet Tips
Homemade hummus is one of the easiest dips you can make, but achieving the silky, airy texture of your favorite restaurant or store-bought version can feel surprisingly elusive. This hummus recipe gets there with pantry staples, a high-powered blender, and one unexpected trick: a couple of ice cubes.Made with canned chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, this easy hummus recipe comes together in just 10 minutes. The infamous ice cubes help emulsify the mixture into an exceptionally light, airy, but still creamy dip without watering it down. Serve it with warm homemade pita and crisp vegetables, spread…
School’s out and the kids are home, which means more hands free (and more mouths to feed). Turning to the kitchen is a brilliant way to keep them entertained over the holidays, and getting them involved has real benefits, too: it sparks an interest in ingredients, teaches useful kitchen skills and can even make fussy eaters more open to trying new things. Plus, the more help you get with meal prep, the better!Need more ways to fill the summer holidays? Check out our top summer activities for kids, top kids’ summer baking recipes and easy summer lunches for kids.Kitchen jobs…
What is a Mediterranean diet?The Mediterranean diet is inspired by the eating habits of countries like Spain, Greece, Italy and France, and is primarily plant-based, built around seasonal fruit and veg, beans, legumes and whole grains, with fish and poultry providing most of the animal protein with limited quantities of dairy products. Low to moderate amounts of alcohol, typically red wine, also feature. Healthy fats are key to its benefits, especially olive oil, along with polyunsaturated fats from unsalted nuts, seeds and oily fish. Modern versions tend to include more red meat and some processed foods, but the diet’s focus…
Planning a picnic this summer? Whether you are heading to a scenic al fresco dining spot or sheltering from a downpour inside, we’ve got all the advice you need on how to pack the perfect picnic basket and avoid any mishaps.Checklist for a perfect picnicFreeze fruit juice in ice cube trays then pop the cubes out into an airtight lunchbox. This will keep the food around the container nice and cool – then, once the juice melts, you can pour it into cups, top it up with soda water and drink it.Leafy salads will wilt before your very eyes, especially…
Looking for a quick lunch to whip up for your children? We have easy toddler recipes that are perfect for midweek meals at home or a packed lunch on the go.Our lunch ideas include healthy recipes packed with nutrients like vitamin C and omega-3. We all know how hectic life can be with little ones, so we’ve included plenty of freezable dishes, perfect for meal planning and getting ahead for the week.For more inspiration, see our best recipes for toddlers and everything you need for a balanced diet for toddlers.Meet Cassie Cassie is Good Food’s Head of Food and a…
What are sugar snap peas?Sugar snap peas are known for their crisp texture and sweet flavour, they are sometimes called snap peas or mangetout and are more like peas than flat snow peas (also called mangetout). A hybrid of garden peas and snow peas, sugar snaps are entirely edible, pod and all, making them a simple and nutritious addition to any meal. They are incredibly easy to prepare, but the key is not to overcook them, so they stay nice and green and crisp.How to stir fry sugar snap peasIngredients300g sugar snap peas1 tbsp oilcrushed garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce,…
For many people, som tam conjures up images of shredded green papaya. But the Thai-style of salad—a combination of sour (som) and pounded ingredients (tam)—can be applied to a wide array of produce. Here, planks of fresh sweet watermelon get the som tam treatment, dressed in lime juice, serrano chile, fish sauce, and peanuts. The resulting salad packs a serious punch: It’s hot, sweet, spicy, salty, and savory, with a buzzing intensity that lingers long after your first bite. You can bulk it out with some poached shrimp or cold cooked chicken, or enjoy it by itself as a refreshing…
Want to achieve a sustainable healthy, weight loss? Then consider making changes to your habits and behaviours. By improving your diet and lifestyle, you’ll be better placed to make a lasting difference to your waistline.The best evidence-based ways to lose weight sustainably include eating protein with each meal, add more healthy fats to your diet, don’t skip meals, have a glass of water 30 minutes before you eat, manage stress levels and fill up on fibre.Things to consider before starting out on your weight loss journeyChoose just one or two things to change. The key is consistency – you want…
Whoever said you needed to rely on a gym membership to stay active, fit and strong is most certainly wrong.Even everyday movements, such as taking the stairs and carrying the shopping, can help you maintain your strength and fitness.“As we get older, staying active becomes even more important, as we naturally lose muscle mass with age. This can impact how well we move and live,” says Will Duru, PT and founder of 12Reps app. “Little bursts of activity throughout the day all add up and can contribute to your strength and balance, helping keep your joints mobile and heart healthy.”So,…
Fuelled by a social media craze for the likes of ‘Dubai chocolate’, a chocolate bar filled with pistachio paste and shredded filo pastry, these colourful little nuts are having their moment. Nutrient-dense and packed with heart-healthy fats, are there other health benefits that set pistachios apart? Registered nutritionist Kerry Torrens investigates.What are pistachio nuts?A popular ingredient in desserts and puddings, pistachios add a splash of colour to dishes. The edible seeds of the Pistacia vera tree are a source of healthy fats, protein, fibre and plant compounds that have a protective antioxidant effect.Kerry Torrens BSc (Hons) PgCert MBANT is a…