Author: Healthy Diet Tips
Who says low-calorie can’t be tasty? We’ve chosen five dinners, each designed to serve two, to show you just how varied and flavoursome diet dishes can be. They’re all ready in under 40 minutes (most in just 20-30), making them perfect for busy weeknights.With salmon (or feel free to substitute more sustainable trout), steak and prawns in this weekday menu, you won’t feel short-changed. There’s a hit of spice in our harissa baked aubergines, plus a base of mixed grains that will keep you feeling full. Pasta and tacos keep the comfort food favourites coming, while an olive chimichurri steak…
With the latest evidence suggesting we have a powerful influence over how we age and, more importantly, how our brains age, what are the practical ways we can try and take control over this key aspect of our health?There’s no surefire way to avoid cognitive decline because some factors that determine risk – like age, ethnicity and genetics – can’t be changed. But there are many factors we can control. New evidence suggests that reducing the risks of dementia by modifying key factors increases the number of healthy years we can expect to enjoy.It’s thought that up to 45 per…
Brain fog is a recurring problem for 39 per cent of Brits, manifesting as a range of symptoms such as forgetfulness, slower thinking and a clouded mental state.In many cases, it’s difficult to cure the root causes of brain fog, or even to identify them. But, it’s well known that the food we eat affects our brains. The right ingredients might even boost your brain power or improve your memory.So, how can diet help with brain fog specifically and which foods should you eat to improve brain fog symptoms? We spoke to a neurologist specialising in brain fog and a…
It’s hard to balance a healthy, nutritious diet alongside a full-time job and family life. After making packed lunches in the morning, the last thing you want to think about is whipping up an army’s worth of cooked breakfasts. Or maybe you’re only responsible for yourself, but those extra 20 minutes in bed seem far more worthwhile than a hot brekkie.From overnight oats, shakes and granola to savoury sandwiches and muffins, whether you’re hurrying out of the house in a rush or want to get ahead with meal prep, we’ve got plenty of ideas to keep you going until lunchtime.…
What is the keto diet? The ketogenic diet, better known as the ‘keto’ diet, has become a popular way of eating that involves consuming a very low amount of carbohydrates. When following the plan, carbs are replaced by fat for energy, with the goal being to promote the body’s fat burning process. There are several versions of this diet, but the one most researched is the ‘standard ketogenic diet’.Having originally been used to treat drug-resistant epilepsy in children, given a keto diet appears to reduce the frequency and intensity of seizures, the diet went mainstream when people realised it may…
Growing up in Pennsylvania, soccer – er, football – was definitely not on my radar. Despite World Cup USA ’94, I was only vaguely aware that America even had national teams, not to mention an ever-growing professional league. In fact, my first experience of watching a World Cup was in 2010, the same year I moved to the UK.But, after 16 years in England, marrying a Londoner and becoming a dual citizen, embracing football culture is second nature – I now spend a lot of my spare time reviewing matchday experiences with my other half for Any Given Saturday, something…
We’re right in the thick of Wimbledon, which means it’s peak Pimm’s season. But at £13.45 a glass, it deserves better than a splash of lemonade and a token strawberry. As well as making up part of our summer drinks range for your next match-day get-together, Pimm’s can do so much more: think cakes, desserts, even jam.Mix up your own fruity homemade Pimm’s with our easy recipe, then use it as a base for our 10 ideas below. Still cheering on the second week? Then check out our larger collection of Pimm’s recipes and summer punch recipes to keep the…
There has been a lot of talk recently about whether fat or sugar is the worst offender when it comes to our diets. However, by focusing on individual dietary components, it’s easy to miss the bigger picture. While it’s important to understand how different foods and nutrients affect our health, a whole diet approach offers a much more helpful way of looking at our eating habits and choices.With this thought in mind, few whole diet approaches have won as much acclaim as the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet).What is a Mediterranean diet?The MedDiet encourages an eating pattern that includes food staples from…
Pick-your-own fruit farms are more popular than ever, but there’s one fruit that reigns supreme – the strawberry. The PYO strawberry season kicks off around May-June and lasts into early summer – note that the exact availability of fruit will vary around the country with the weather and demand. Some farms are dedicated to strawberries alone, but others offer multiple seasonal options. You can often check online before you go, to see what is currently in season and available to pick.There are many benefits to picking your own strawberries. People may choose to pick their own to reduce food miles,…
How to get a lump-free sauceRoux-based sauces have a reputation for going lumpy but I find there are a few things that help to stop lumps forming.Adding hot liquid to a hot roux stops the butter from clumping and causing lumps.Adding the liquid gradually at first and mixing well between each addition.Whisking rather than stirring the sauce as it cooks helps to knock out any lumps.If all this fails you and you are left with a few lumps, then you can always sieve the sauce into another pan to make it lump free.Flour and fatsButter: I’d always use an unsalted…