Author: Healthy Diet Tips

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…

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…