No matter how hard you train, you won’t achieve the results you want if you live on ice cream and chips. Fuel your workouts and maximise your muscle-building and fat-loss efforts with our straightforward advice and inspiring meal plans

Prima ’s homes and food editor, Bella Evennett-Watts, shares her top advice and insider tips for this month

Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) is not only healthy and good for your gut but its distinct flavour lifts this simple salad with super crisp potatoes and salty ham. SERVES 4 | PREP 15 MINS | COOK 45 MIN

In the hands of Christina Kynigos, getting more of the good stuff into your diet is light work

Pearl barley creates robust, nutty texture and, while it takes longer to cook than rice, it’s worth the effort. Dairy adds richness – we’ve gone for a triple hit with brown butter, mascarpone and goat

New analysis from the British Heart Foundation shows that heart disease is on the rise amongst working-age adults in the UK, with over 400 under-65s now dying every week. It’s the first sustained incr