29 percent of adults have low levels of vitamin D between January and March every year and are consequently risking deficiency, according to the National Diet and Nutrition Survey. For 11–18-year-olds, this jumps to 37 percent. Given the nutrient’s vital role in keeping muscles, bones and teeth healthy, what would deficiency mean for you and […]
Preparation and cooking time Prep: 20 mins Cook: 2 mins – 3 mins Easy Serves 6 This vibrant green side dish is a delicious way to serve vegetables alongside your Sunday roast Ingredients 2 large courgettes , sliced into ribbons with a vegetable peeler Juice 1 lemon 200g asparagus spears , washed and trimmed 100g […]
Preparation and cooking time Prep: 15 mins Cook: 15 mins Plus cooling Easy Serves 4 Grated cauliflower replaces the grains in this twist on a Middle Eastern salad with parsley, mint, asparagus and courgette Ingredients 1 whole cauliflower (about 500g when trimmed) 2 tbsp olive oil 5 tbsp hot vegetable stock 125g pack fine asparagus […]
Prep: 10 mins Cook: 5 mins Easy Serves 8 Serve up nutritious greens with fresh garlic and lemon flavours for a healthy and versatile side dish Ingredients 250g broccoli , thicker stalks halved 400g spring green , thick stalks removed and shredded For the dressing 2 Garlic cloves , crushed Zest and juice 1 lemon […]
Preparation and cooking time Prep: 5 mins Cook: 10 mins Easy Serves 4 Give your greens a fresh new look by tossing them with mustard, ginger, onion and garlic Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp mustard seed 1 small onion , finely sliced 1 garlic clove , crushed 1 tbsp grated ginger 500g/1lb 2oz […]
Fresh, zingy and absolutely delicious… worth a bit of chopping as the homemade stuff is the best! Ingredients: 6 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped 1 onion, finely diced 2 green chillies, deseeded and finely diced Juice of 2 limes Glug of extra virgin olive oil 1 clove of garlic, finely diced 1 big bunch of fresh […]
Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins Easy Serves 4 This vegetarian soup is packed with vegetables and lentils – it’s healthy, low fat and full of flavour. To bulk it up, why not add borlotti beans Ingredients 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 50g dried red […]
Prep: 20 mins Cook: 25 mins Easy Serves 4 Create colourful, flavour-packed stuffed peppers with sundried tomatoes, and using a spiralizer to prepare the courgettes and onions brings a bit of fun Ingredients 4 large red peppers , halved and deseeded (stems left on) 100g fresh sundried tomatoes (sometimes called semidried or sun blush), chopped […]
Preparation and cooking time Prep: 10 mins Cook: 10 mins Easy Serves 4 A simple cabbage side dish, packed with goodness and low-fat to boot! Ingredients 1 Savoy cabbage , cored and shredded 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion , thinly sliced 2-3 tsp caraway seeds Method STEP 1: Cook the cabbage in boiling water […]