Author: Healthy Diet Tips

If you rely on a cup of coffee to kickstart your morning, you’re in good company – coffee is now the most consumed drink in Britain according to a 2024 global survey by Statista, knocking the stereotypically British cup of tea down into second place.Whether you reach for an artisanal pour-over or a cafetière cup, no one wants to wake up to the terrifying realisation that they have no coffee. Thankfully, with the recent rise of outstanding roasteries across the UK, finding your perfect brew has never been easier.We tested 23 types of coffee bean and have selected our top…

Biotin, or vitamin B7, is a popular supplement for promoting healthy hair, skin and nails. This essential nutrient supports keratin production, a key protein for maintaining strength and structure. While many people meet their biotin needs through foods like eggs, nuts and seeds, supplements can provide additional support for those experiencing brittle nails, thinning hair or dry skin.The wide range of biotin supplements on the market can make it difficult to choose the right one. Available in formats such as capsules, tablets and gummies, these supplements often vary in dosage and may include added nutrients like zinc or selenium to…

Combining behavioural science, flexible nutrition guidance, and app-based tracking, it helps its members build habits that last for the long term, not just a few short weeks. Backed by clinical research finding greater improvements in diet quality compared to standard guidance, WW is designed for real people with real lives.What is Weight Watchers, and how does it work?Weight Watchers (WW) is a science-backed weight management platform that helps members build sustainable, long-term, healthy habits through flexible nutrition guidance, behavioural coaching and app-based tracking. The WW app makes it easy to track food, activity and habits in real time, with over…

Have we reached peak ‘maxxing’? Scrolling on social media or browsing the news, it can seem like every day there is a new aspect of health and wellbeing to optimise to the max. What started with trends such as fibremaxxing (increasing fibre intake) has evolved into an endless stream of advice promising to optimise every aspect of our health, appearance and wellbeing. From sleepmaxxing and proteinmaxxing to the more obscure corners of the internet (carrotmaxxing, anyone?), it can seem as though there’s always something new to improve, enhance or perfect.But how much of it is actually worth paying attention to?…

If you are sprouting your own grains, tip them into a large bowl and cover generously with cold water. Leave them to soak for 8-12 hrs or overnight. After soaking, drain them through a sieve, rinse thoroughly under fresh water and drain again and leave them in the sieve over a bowl and cover with a clean cloth. Rinse and drain them twice a day, making sure they never sit in water. After 2-3 days you should see white shoots which means they’ve sprouted. Once sprouted, give them a final rinse, drain thoroughly and pat dry with a clean tea…

Creating delicious pizza at home has never been easier thanks to the rise of at-home pizza ovens. With a pizza oven, you can achieve the perfect crust and bubbling toppings that rival the pies served by trained dough slingers using professional-grade equipment.There’s also no need to have a sprawling garden to enjoy pizza making, either. Compact indoor pizza ovens have revolutionised home cooking, offering high-performance results right from your kitchen countertop.Choosing the right pizza oven depends on your space, preferences and budget. I’ve been testing pizza ovens for four years now, but we’ve been putting them to the test for…

Have you been considering upgrading your water filtration system? Well, there’s no time like the present, with Waterdrop filter prices slashed during the Amazon Prime Day sale.From instant hot water for coffee lovers to high-capacity filtration systems, Waterdrop water filters cater to a wide range of needs.You can currently enjoy all the benefits of Waterdrop filters for less, thanks to reduced prices during Amazon’s Prime Day sale. From 23-26 June, you can get up to 38 per cent off a range of filters, perfect for helping you prioritise hydration during the summertime.This Prime Day, you can save even more on…

The Good Food podcastWhat happens when a data scientist quits his job, loses everything to COVID and accidentally becomes one of the biggest food creators on the internet? In this episode, Samuel Goldsmith sits down with Nigel Ng, the man behind Uncle Roger, to talk about his journey from broke comedian microwaving £3 curries to opening restaurants and publishing his debut cookbook. Nigel shares how a lockdown reaction video turned into a global phenomenon, why MSG is the most misunderstood ingredient in your kitchen and what it took to import an $80 flower from Ecuador for a single recipe.Want to…

With temperatures rising to extreme heights, we’ve been exploring the best ways to manage your health and your home during a heatwave. Whether you’re wondering the best foods to eat and drink; how to stay cool at night or how to manage temperatures during the day, you’ll find lots of expert tips and advice in our guides below.A few simple lifestyle changes may help you better cope in high temperatures:Stay hydrated – your fluid needs are higher in hot temperatures because your body will need to replace the fluid lost in sweat. Everyone is at risk of dehydration, but the…

Adequate sleep is essential for both physical and mental wellbeing. Not only does good sleep improve your focus and concentration, it also promotes healing and reduces your risk for a plethora of health conditions.What is sleep hygiene?The term ‘sleep hygiene’ refers to the habits and practices conducive to sleeping well on a regular basis. One of the key principles of sleep hygiene is simply achieving an appropriate amount of sleep for you. Both too much and too little can negatively affect your health, with researchers agreeing between 7-9 hours is the optimal length of shut eye required for the average…