Author: Healthy Diet Tips

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…

For martini drinkers craving bubbles and spritz fans seeking something drier, this is where the two meet. Built with vodka, dry vermouth, olive brine, and sparkling wine, the dirty martini spritz preserves the savory backbone of a dirty martini while opening it up with effervescence.Brut Champagne gives the drink its backbone—its acidity stays crisp against the other players, keeping the drink focused and bright. Castelvetrano olives (my favorites are from New York institution Frankie’s 457) and their brine reinforce that structure, adding a clean salinity and subtle richness. The drink also has a one-two citrus punch: orange bitters (preferably Regan’s)…

Healthy cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, often the simpler it is, the better it tastes. In Good for You, Test Kitchen editor Rebecca Firkser shares nourishing, craveable recipes that you can pull off in 10 ingredients or fewer.Smoothies these days have become an exercise in colorfully eye-catching, supplement-enhanced $22 experiences. Visually satisfying, sure, but not actually all that nourishing. This 3-ingredient (plus water!) smoothie is the antithesis to those all over social media. The key to an actually filling smoothie that isn’t overly tangy from yogurt or chalky with protein powder? Cottage cheese. Relatively mild in flavor,…

When a heatwave hits, no one wants to spend hours slaving away over a hot stove or turning on the oven. These dinner ideas are fresh and flavourful, saving you both time and energy by involving little to no cooking. These recipes allow you to be creative with just a few simple ingredients, making the most of the best produce July has to offer.For more July dinner inspiration, check out our no-cook recipes, July recipes and summer dinner ideas.1. No-cook veggie fajitasThese colourful vegetarian fajitas are bursting with chargrilled vegetables, beans, tomato salsa and smashed avocado, all wrapped in soft…

Banana pudding, meet sheet cake. This crowd-friendly dessert takes inspiration from the Southern favorite, pairing a plush banana cake with a cloud of vanilla pudding cream, fresh banana slices, and plenty of vanilla wafers.Pouring hot browned butter over ripe bananas helps break them down while infusing the cake with toasty flavor. Meanwhile, steeping the banana peels in milk gives the topping an extra layer of banana flavor without adding extra fruit or moisture. The result is classic banana pudding flavor in the form of a snack cake that feeds a crowd, travels well, and slices neatly for picnics, potlucks, and…

Want to see this content?This page contains content provided by Riddle. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Riddle may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose ‘Accept and continue’ to allow Riddle and its required purposes.Accept and continueFilter coffee machines are a great investment if you want the lighter, fruitier taste of a pour-over coffee, but with some level of automation. These appliances tend to be more affordable than bean-to-cup, pod, and espresso machines (ideal for milky lattes and cappuccinos), and they’re steadily becoming more popular, too.As a qualified barista (and lover of…