My favourite soup recipe is cheap, simple, quick and has a good whack of protein for busy days. Add whatever vegetables you have languishing in your fridge. Delicious served with crusty sourdough bread.

As we age, our metabolism naturally slows down. Here are some simple tips on how you can boost your metabolic processes… and have more energy.

Walnuts go rancid very quickly, so if you have some lurking at the back of a cupboard, try this recipe for making them edible, actually delicious. They are wonderful sprinkled on salad or crumbled into breakfast.

A breakfast jar is a tasty treat for breakfast on the go. It involves layers of fruit, oats and yoghurt. Because it’s made in a jar it’s portable, so you can take it with you.

The Glycaemic Index is an interesting dietary tool to consider. Here’s an introduction to how you can understand if a food is low or high GI.

Hummus (or houmous) is a traditional Mediterranean chick pea spread, that is readily available in supermarkets. Find out why you should make your own (recipe and vieo included).

This is my favourite Christmas dinner, easy to make in advance. The recipe appears in my first book, the Healthy Living Yearbook. Why not shake things up this Christmas and do things differently with a veggie main? The turkeys will thank you!

Brown rice is super healthy and can give you energy. Here’s an easy method for cooking it where you can literally walk away and come back an hour later to delicious perfectly cooked brown rice.

Gluten is headline news. Wheat is in many foods, and it seems more people are becoming intolerant to this innocuous grain. What’s that all about?

A list of some simple healthy snack ideas for when you need some inspiration but can’t be bothered cooking.

A super simple banana smoothie recipe with vegan options. An excellent post-workout snack or for a busy working day. Kids love it too!

Making your own porridge is super simple and so good for you. Here’s an easy recipe that you can adapt to make vegan.

Stuck in the city? Don’t despair, as here are some realistic ideas you can incorporate into your everyday working life to feel healthier and happier.

If you’re going shopping it’s a good idea to take a shopping list, and stick to it. Here are some healthy ingredients to pick up from your local shop.