Author: Healthy Diet Tips
No meat, no fuss, no long evenings at the hob. This month’s vegetarian meal plan proves that plant-based weeknight cooking can be fast, filling and genuinely good for you, with every recipe on the table in 30 minutes or less, designed for two.These recipes have been carefully selected by our editors to show just how much variety a vegetarian week can hold. Bold global flavours do the heavy lifting: satay sauce, chipotle paste and crispy chilli garlic oil bring depth and punch without overcomplicating things. Chickpeas, tofu and halloumi are your protein across the week, keeping your shop focused and…
Meet Miriam Miriam Nice is a freelance food and drinks writer, presenter and illustrator. She has written three books. “When I was flat-sharing, one of my favourite quick meals was wilted spinach with couscous, feta, harissa, tahini, lemon and toasted seeds. It was quick to make and used minimal space in an already cosy shared kitchen. I loved the large leafy spinach leaves I could buy by the bunch or bagful from the corner shop downstairs. I have more time and space to cook now, but I still use spinach to add flavour, texture and nourishing greenery.” Spinach is easy…
The Good Food podcastThis week, actor, presenter and podcast host Natalie Cassidy sits down with Samuel Goldsmith to talk about the food that has shaped her life. From treasured memories of her mum’s traditional cooking to winning Cooking with the Stars, Natalie shares how food has always been at the heart of family, comfort and celebration. They chat about her new memoir Happy Days, life after EastEnders, why she’s happiest cooking a Sunday roast and the Italian family meals she could eat every day.Natalie also reveals her biggest kitchen disasters (including a memorable raw chicken Kyiv incident), her love of…
Irina’s tips for making filo pastryWork environment: filo dough reacts to its environment. Work in a warm room (ideally 22-25 C). In a dry kitchen, lightly cover the rolled-out sheets with a damp tea towel to prevent the edges from drying out.Make ahead: the dough can be prepared up to 48 hrs in advance. To store, put a sheet of filo on a sheet of baking parchment and dust generously with cornflour. Stack the remaining sheets on top, dusting generously with cornflour between each layer. Cover with another sheet of baking parchment, fold it over loosely, then wrap and seal in…
The beauty of this pasta salad is its flexibility. Head over to the supermarket’s olive bar (or the jarred condiments aisle) and load up your cart with whatever looks good: roasted red peppers, grilled artichokes, herb-infused olives, marinated beans or mushrooms—try to use at least three options for the most exciting pasta salad. Tossed together with a garlicky sun-dried-tomato base, all that’s missing is some mozzarella and a few handfuls of basil. Serve this one solo, maybe with some arugula, and call it dinner; or bring it as a side to a picnic or barbecue—the longer it sits, the better…
Looking to cool down in the summer months? These ice cream desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth. We have options for entertaining, including build-your-own ice cream sandwiches and sensational ice cream cakes. Our family favourites, like arctic rolls, are sure to delight both kids and grown-ups.Our guide includes no-cook recipes, minimal ingredients and quick desserts that can come together in five minutes. We also include gluten-free and vegetarian recipes.For more chilled sweet treats, browse our ultimate collections of ice cream recipes, semifreddo recipes and no-bake desserts.1. Banana, chocolate & tahini cheat’s ice creamWhip up this irresistible ice cream in no…
From celery juice cleanses to collagen powders, we’re well and truly swamped with celeb-endorsed wellness trends that promise the world. They’ve been irresistible for decades, from Marilyn Monroe’s supposed raw egg smoothies to the high-intensity hula hoop aerobics of the 90s. Whether intentional or not, Hollywood stars, influencers and self-titled wellness gurus have helped turn everyday foods into billion-pound wellness trends.And, while some of these concepts might look perfectly healthy on the surface, many of the claims made about them race far ahead of the real science. So, we asked the experts about seven Hollywood health trends to find out…
Matcha is one of the UK’s most consumed drinks, but is it actually good for you? We explore the various health benefits of matcha, from boosting heart and brain health to relieving stress.Matcha benefits include:Rich in protective polyphenolsMay boost brain health, function and alertnessMay have a stress-relieving effectMay support a healthy heartMay be good for bone healthMay aid weight managementMay support blood sugar managementMay improve gut healthDiscover our full range of health benefit guides and read more about the profile of other teas in our series: including ginger tea, peppermint tea, chamomile tea and rooibos tea.Kerry Torrens BSc (Hons) PgCert…
Still brewed in its native Ireland, Guinness’ famed strapline suggests it does more than simply taste good, once prescribed as an iron tonic this dark, creamy stout is often viewed as one of the healthier alcoholic options – but can any alcoholic drink be good for us? Read on to discover more about one of the most popular beers in the world.It’s important to state that the World Health Organisation has declared that no level of alcohol consumption is safe for human health. Alcohol has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency of Research on Cancer,…
Savour a bounty of seasonal, vibrant fruits and vegetables in late summer – think tomatoes, nectarines and marrows. It’s the perfect time to try fresh, flavourful summer salad recipes, easy no-cook recipes to keep cool, and plenty of barbecue and picnic options.Check out our August recipes and what’s in season in August for additional late-summer inspiration. Our handy seasonal calendar provides a year-round guide to seasonal eating.Complement your meals with our summer cocktails and summer drink recipes, perfect for toasting in the warm weather.Plus, add even more recipes to your rotation with our top dinners for when you don’t know…