Beat the sunday scaries

A balanced diet and quality sleep are key pillars of good health, but few of us realise just how deeply one can impact the other. Research suggests that what we eat and when we eat can have a signific

If we want to improve our health (which I’m assuming we all do), then there are five topics – or markers – to think about. Nutrition, movement, sleep, our mind and, lastly, our social wellbeing. It’s

Feel sluggish and low after a carby meal or sugar-loaded blowout? Our diet has a big impact on our mood. That’s because the gut-brain axis is connected by millions of nerves that transmit messages in

Swapping some of the meat for lentils lowers the saturated fat and increases the fibre for a tasty dinner with benefits. SERVES 6PREP 10 MINSCOOK 20 MINS ✱ 400g lamb mince ✱250g pack mixed grains ✱2ts

Nuts and seeds may be small, but they’re nutritional powerhouses – rich in healthy fats, plant protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Together, these nutrients provide slow-release energy, stabilise b

Eye bags getting you down? Foggy head sabotaging your get-up-and-go? A lack of quality shut-eye might be to blame. And as autumn begins, and we battle the daytime slump that often comes with grey skie