Can beans boost your mental health?

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

Legumes – including lentils, chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, and peas – are some of the most underrated energy foods. Packed with complex carbohydrates, plant-based protein, and fibre, they prov

Don’t just use fresh herbs as garnish, says Dorothy Woods, nutritionist and private chef (healthydot.com). “Parsley, basil, coriander etc are concentrated sources of antioxidants and add bright flavou

What to eat in autumn for a happier belly – and brain

Leafy greens are one of the most concentrated sources of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients you can eat – and they’re a must for steady, sustainable energy. Spinach, kale, rocket, chard, watercress

No longer considered bland, bleak sustenance, glorious beans, whether bottled, tinned or dried, have skipped into the hearts and pantries of the nation, enthuses Tom Parker Bowles