Author: Healthy Diet Tips
Many of us are looking to increase our protein intake, but it can be hard to know how to do this in a healthy way. Below, you’ll find out how much protein you should be eating and which foods are the highest ranking.Healthy protein sources include:Chicken and turkeyLean porkFish and seafoodEggsLean meatDairy foods including milk, yogurt and cottage cheeseBeans and pulsesTempeh and tofuPeasNuts and seedsQuinoaKerry Torrens BSc (Hons) PgCert MBANT is a registered nutritionist with a postgraduate diploma in Personalised Nutrition & Nutritional Therapy, and a member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT). Have a read…
It’s That Simple is our series about recipes so easy, you can make them with your eyes closed. Think tiny ingredient lists, laid-back techniques, and results so delicious you’ll text home about them.When tomatoes are at their peak, they don’t need much to shine. While a little salt is enough to bring out their star qualities, why not up the ante with a spiced butter? Here, slices of thick-cut heirloom tomatoes get doused in warm brown butter, infused with whatever whole spices you fancy: cumin, coriander, fennel, mustard—you name it. The lot sizzles and pops in the butter, imbuing it…
Whatever you like to bake, there’s no denying that the humble stand mixer is the hardest-working piece of kit in the kitchen. Not just reserved for whipping up cake batter, it can also be used to knead dough and whisk together glossy, stiff-peaked meringues.Don’t be mistaken – I love hand mixers and have tried and tested many fantastic models over the years, but stand mixers offer something different: power. Equipped with high wattages, they can whizz through creaming and kneading tasks with absolute ease, not only saving you time, but effort, too.As an avid baker and expert product tester, I’ve…
A mandoline is by far the easiest and most efficient way to uniformly cut food. Depending on which blades are included, you can slice, crinkle and waffle cut, julienne, chip, grate and zest. Of course, you can always do these tasks by hand, but it’s extremely hard to do so with as much accuracy or speed.Mandolines are great for making soups, salads, slaws, pickled vegetables, potato and vegetable gratins. If you prefer a smart restaurant-style finish over the rustic look, this is definitely the gadget for you. Read on to find the mandolines worth investing in.The latest additions were tested…
If you only read one thingWant the most versatile hand blender we tested? Go for the Cuisinart Power Blend. It handled everything we threw at it, comes with a food processor attachment and costs under £50. On a tighter budget? The ProCook Hand Blender delivers solid everyday performance for £39 and is a strong pick if you only need the basics.A good hand blender is one of those kitchen tools you don’t realise you need until you have one. Unlike a traditional jug blender or food processor, a stick blender takes up far less space and can go straight into…
The Good Food podcastThis week on the Good Food podcast we’re joined by bestselling author and broadcaster Dawn O’Porter. Dawn chats to us about her new memoir Hungry Eyes which covers the meals that have shaped her life, and why bringing people together around the table means more to her than ever. She shares stories from her time in LA, her Celebrity MasterChef experience and reveals why a slow-cooked Sunday roast is hard to beat. Dawn takes on our quick-fire questions, confesses to her biggest kitchen disaster and tells us why good food to her is about so much more…
Whether you’re a novice or experienced cook, a set of sharp knives is essential to make your dicing, slicing, chopping and carving easier. You can buy individual knives, but the best kitchen knives often come as part of a set with storage included, which is a great way of looking after them.Prices for kitchen knives vary hugely and, at the top end, can get expensive. But they’re an investment that will last for years with proper care. As our tests show, buying on a budget doesn’t always mean you’re stuck with knives that perform poorly.Choose a set that suits the…
If staying hydrated is a chore, try a sparkling water maker. It’s an easy way to cut down on single-use plastics and your reliance on shop-bought fizzy drinks, making it more eco-friendly and cost-effective.Making your own sparkling water means reusing the provided container, with the additional benefit of not having to lug those heavy bottles home, and you may find that adding bubbles to your water intake also encourages you to stay on track with hydration.With the NHS recommendation that we drink at least six to eight glasses of water per day, it makes sense to fizz things up a…
The wok is a kitchen powerhouse. Its deep, bowl-shaped design heats quickly and evenly, with enough surface area to toss ingredients confidently, which is why it’s perfect for stir-fries. But I use mine for far more than that. A good wok can handle sautéing, braising, boiling, deep-frying and, if it comes with a lid, steaming too.Traditional carbon steel woks with rounded bottoms are brilliant for achieving that smoky ‘wok hei’ flavour, but they do need seasoning and a bit more care. Modern versions with flat bases and non-stick coatings are often better suited to home hobs. I’ve tested a wide…
It’s now easier than ever to brew espresso from the comfort of your own kitchen with some of the best espresso machines. While delicious on its own, espresso forms the basis of classic coffee drinks like americanos, cappuccinos, milky lattes, chocolatey mochas, flat whites, and even espresso martinis.Approximately 98 million cups of coffee are consumed every day in the UK according to the British Coffee Association, and there’s a host of home espresso machines designed to replicate the results of those used in commercial coffee shops.There’s also more than one type of home espresso machine for making barista-style coffee, so…