Author: Healthy Diet Tips
The Good Food podcastPlease note: this episode contains frank discussion of drug and alcohol addiction as well as some explicit languageChef and writer Alasdair Gill joins Samuel Goldsmith to talk about his raw new book, Knives and Spoons — a memoir-with-recipes charting his rise from kitchen porter to head chef, and his journey through addiction to recovery. Alasdair opens up about why kitchens took him in when nowhere else would, growing up as the son of the late restaurant critic A.A. Gill, and how food became the thing that kept his life on track. He also shares the chaos of…
We’ve all been there – you’re gently sprinkling chilli powder into your curry, only for your hand to slip and masses of the fiery spice to go tumbling down into your creation that you’ve spent time, effort and money on. Nobody wants to throw money down the drain (or good food in the bin) so we’ve rounded up the best ways to get your curry or chilli back down to an acceptable, and most importantly enjoyable, level of spice.Our food team have been testing a variety of different methods to pin down what works best and we’ve come up with…
Having vegetables delivered to your doorstep every week has a host of benefits – it’s convenient, healthy and supports small producers rather than large supermarkets. Many boxes offer organic produce and the contents are usually seasonal too. If you get stuck in a rut buying the same veg every week, then a veg box and its varied contents can help you try new things.Box schemes differ so it’s worth looking around before you sign up. Many boxes set their own contents, which often change from week to week. This suits the adventurous and unfussy, but you might be stuck with…
We all know that food gives us energy, and certain snacks can provide it particularly quickly! So if you’re a keen sportsperson or cramming for exams, is a strong coffee or a pack of Haribo the way to go?Low energy from a late night is one thing, but if you feel like you’re typically running on empty, it could be that your diet needs an overhaul. Regularly eating sugary foods or consuming stimulants like caffeine can result in a rollercoaster of blood sugar spikes and crashes, and that’s bad news for both your physical and your mental performance.So let’s take…
Looking to use your oven less over the warmer months? You’ve come to the right place. To help you expand your air fryer repertoire, we’ve shared our favourite summer-themed meals which you can make in this efficient mod-con, from classic fish & chips to corn on the cob and zingy fish tacos. These dishes celebrate the best of what summer has to offer in the comfort of your own kitchen, without the need to own a deep-fat fryer.Air fryers use hot air instead of oil, so are healthier than deep-fat fryers, and because of their compact size and ability to…
Most recipes serve multiple people. In Me, Myself, and Dinner, each dish serves one and only one. That’s you! Because whether you live solo (almost 30% of Americans do) or are enjoying a night to yourself, sitting down to a meal should be something to look forward to.When the days are hot and sticky, the motivation to cook tends to drop precipitously. You want to do as little actual cooking as possible, yet still be fed something tasty and nourishing. Is that too much to ask? Not at all, especially where this dish is concerned. Inspired by delicious hot-weather dishes,…
Broad beans, also known as fava beans, are in season in the UK from the end of June to the middle of September.A member of the legume family, they have a pale green pod which, when cracked open, reveals a fleecy lining, home to the large, flattish beans. They’re also easy to grow from seed, yielding green pods of green or white beans that can be used in salads, soups, dips, pasta and risottos.They’re also a good source of protein, carbohydrates and vitamins; for more information see our broad bean glossary page.How to cook and prepare broad beans.To eat broad…
Eating for your heart doesn’t mean giving up the foods you love – in fact, the science has shifted more than you might think. This month’s meal plan shows what genuinely heart-healthy eating looks like in practice: five recipes for two, built around ingredients with real evidence behind them, all on the table in under an hour.The focus here is on mono- and polyunsaturated fats (the kind found in oily fish, nuts, seeds, avocado and olive oil) alongside plenty of fibre, which helps lower cholesterol, regulate blood pressure and reduce inflammation. We should all be eating 30g of fibre a…
From around August to October, elderberries are in season and ready for picking. They’re not grown commercially, so if you want fresh berries, be prepared to go foraging. Some varieties of elderberries can be toxic when eaten raw – the best way to avoid this is to make sure you always cook them well first. There are recipes that use raw elderberries, but these are best avoided. Don’t let this put you off, though – once properly identified, prepared and cooked, elderberries are widely and safely used in jams, syrups, sauces and baking.To learn more, check out our beginner’s guide…
When the temperature rises, the last thing anyone wants is to spend hours sweating over a hot hob or oven. Luckily, these quick and easy salad recipes are perfect for a heatwave – they’re fresh and flavour-packed, and require minimal time in the kitchen. Try these tempting ideas for light lunches and effortless dinners that will keep you cool and satisfied.Discover more heatwave-proof ideas with our no-cook recipes and summer dinner ideas. We also have plenty more salad inspiration, including chopped salad recipes, healthy salad recipes and high-protein salad recipes.Mexican street corn saladInspired by the classic Mexican street food, this…