Healthy heavy-hitters

Nutrition can’t solve every issue but food is so much more than just energy. It’s nutrients: it affects our mood, sleep, digestion, stress levels, inflammation, cardiovascular health and countless oth

This take on pasta e ceci is like a hug in a bowl. It should be brothy, so add more water as it cooks if you need to. As it uses such humble ingredients, seasoning is key. A drizzle of good olive oil

■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ No cook 140g bulgur wheat1 tsp each ground allspice and ground cumin6 stoned dates, chopped small handful of parsley, chopped400g can of chickpeas, drained2 tbsp flaked toa

This recipe is perfect for using up slightly wilted bags of leaves and salad that may be lurking in the fridge. SERVES 2 | PREP 10 MINS | COOK 20 MINS | EASY 1 tbsp olive oil1 onion, diced400g baby po

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 30 mins plus 10 mins resting ■ Cook 1 hr 500g kale, thick stalks discarded and roughly chopped1 tbsp each butter and olive oil2 onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped750g ric

Are you a fan of spicy foods? Well good news, as there’s increasing evidence to show that certain spices may have a positive effect on sports performance. For example, studies have shown that consumin