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By Clodagh McKenna Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 25 mins 50g vegan butter1 onion, roughly chopped1 potato, peeled and roughly chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed2 celery sticks, sliced1½ litres hot veget

It’s advice you’ve heard before, but when it comes to energy, fruit and vegetables are non-negotiable. They’re packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients that your body needs to p

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

Vitamin C is best known for supporting the immune system, but it’s also a quiet powerhouse for energy production. It plays a direct role in the synthesis of carnitine – a compound that shuttles fatty

The B vitamins are like spark plugs for your energy systems. They help your body convert carbohydrates, fats, and proteins from food into ATP – the energy your cells use. Without enough B vitamins, th

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