August

It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to have a diet that gives you a happier, healthier life. Here’s what you need to know

A ubergines belong to the nightshade plant family and grow in a manner much like tomatoes, hanging from tall vines. As well as the classic purple variety, you can find lavender, jade green, orange and

■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 15 mins 325g frozen grilled vegetables1 tsp Mexican-style seasoning1 small avocado, peeled, stonedand chopped1 lime, juiced75g cherry tomatoes, halved2 small flour tor

Build a healthy balanced diet with these pure and simple recipes

Ingredients (Serves 4) ◆ 1 onion, chopped ◆ 1 courgette, chopped ◆ 300g broccoli, broken into florets ◆ 1.2 litres (2 pints) vegetable stock ◆ 80g frozen peas ◆ 150g spinach, thoroughly washed ◆ 150g

Homegrown broad beans are delicious and tender, and appear as one of the first crops of the year. They’re easy to grow from seed, yielding green pods of green or white beans that can be used in salads