Category: Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Trends

Family days out are genuinely one of the best things about having kids. There’s something special about getting everyone away from the usual routine – whether that’s a trip to the zoo, a wander round a museum, or just a proper adventure somewhere new. The trouble is, it doesn’t take long for the costs to…

Broccoli is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. In this guide, you’ll learn how to cook broccoli perfectly, whether you’re boiling, steaming, microwaving, or using an air fryer. Broccoli is one of the most versatile and nutritious vegetables you can cook. Whether you want a quick weekday…

Juicing is a simple way to boost your daily intake of vitamins and minerals, but beginners often make mistakes that can affect flavour, yield, and nutrition. This guide highlights the most common juicing errors and provides practical tips to help you make delicious, nutrient-packed juice every time. Juicing is a fantastic way to increase your…

Weekly Meal Plan | Week 10 2026 6 Meat-Free Recipes to Try This Week Welcome to this week’s meat-free meal plan. Whether you’re embracing a fully plant-based lifestyle, dabbling in vegetarian cooking, or simply looking to reduce your meat consumption a few days a week, this collection of dishes proves that going meat-free never means…

Learn how to cook artichokes with this complete guide covering all the essential methods, from boiling and steaming to roasting, grilling, sautéing and air-frying, plus preparation tips to make them tender and delicious. It explains how to choose, clean and prepare artichokes, why they must be cooked before eating, and offers practical cooking times and…

If you’re wondering how to cook beetroot so it’s tender, flavourful and never mushy, this guide has you covered. Learn how to cook beetroot using roasting, boiling, air fryer and microwave methods, plus tips on preparation, cooking times and serving ideas. Beetroot is one of the most versatile and nutritious root vegetables you can add…

Sweet potatoes are incredibly versatile and easy to cook, making them a brilliant staple for quick midweek meals or hearty meat-free dishes. Whether you roast, bake, microwave or air fry them, their natural sweetness and soft texture add colour, flavour and nourishment to a wide range of recipes. Sweet potatoes are one of the most…

Weekly Meal Plan | Week 9 2026 6 Meat-Free Recipes to Try This Week Welcome to this week’s meat-free meal plan, a delicious lineup of hearty, flavour-packed plant-based dishes that make midweek meals exciting and satisfying without any meat. From cosy comfort food to vibrant international flavours, you’ll find a mix of soups, noodles, curries…

Fresh, vibrant and unmistakably seasonal, asparagus is one of the highlights of the British spring. Whether you prefer it simply steamed with a knob of butter or roasted for a deeper, nutty flavour, knowing how to prepare and cook aspara properly makes all the difference to bringing out its best. How to Cook Asparagus (Perfect…

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe These vegetarian Chinese pancakes are golden, flaky and pan-fried, generously filled with spring onions and finished with a rich hoisin mushroom topping. The recipe guides you through making the layered dough and savoury mushrooms for a delicious, crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for a midweek supper or sharing with friends. Chinese…