Health & nutrition
Discover BBC Good Food’s nutritious recipes and expert tips on everything from special diets and sports nutrition, to men’s and women’s health.
Healthy Christmas treat ideas
Discover our healthier takes on festive snacks and sweet treats for the season.
The health benefits of manuka honey
What does 'UMF' mean, and are the health claims about this expensive ingredient really true?
Healthy party food ideas
Delicious and nutritious options to add to your buffet table or serve as finger food.
How many units are in alcoholic drinks?
Keep track of the units in your favourite tipples with our at-a-glance infographic.
Healthy Christmas menu
Looking for lighter options to serve on the big day? Try our complete Christmas menu.
Healthy parsnip recipes
Healthy parsnip recipes
RecipeRoot veg lentil bowl with herb pistou
RecipeSesame parsnip & wild rice tabbouleh
Get your fill of tasty veggies with our easy vegan parsnip & wild rice...
RecipeRoast parsnip & chestnut salad
A low-fat yet rustic root vegetable salad flavoured with honey and rosemary. It...
RecipeRoast Parmesan parsnips
For a twist on a favourite side dish, coat parsnips in corn and grated Italian...
RecipeRoasted root vegetables
Root veg is a must with Sunday lunch and Christmas dinner, and this easy recipe...
Healthy festive mains
Healthy festive mains
RecipeSeared duck with ginger mash
RecipeHealthy roast turkey crown
Roast a turkey crown if you're catering to fewer people this Christmas. It...
RecipeMoroccan roast lamb with roasted roots & coriander
Serve up this tasty Moroccan roast lamb dish for a low-calorie main that...
RecipeRoasted stuffed cauliflower
Need an alternative to nut roast for veggies and vegans on Christmas Day? Try...
RecipeButternut, chestnut & lentil cake
This stunning cake is a modern take on the classic nut roast, and the ideal...
If I'm going out in the evening, I'll start the day with a generous bowl of porridge, topped with a handful of cranberries and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Porridge stabilises blood sugar levels, which helps control appetite later in the day. I also add a good dollop of probiotic yogurt, which helps support the immune system and promote digestive health, as well as combat some of the less beneficial effects of the party season, like too much alcohol and not enough sleep.
More healthy recipes
More healthy recipes
RecipeLittle beef & mushroom pies
Treat yourself to these healthy beef and mushroom pies – they're...
RecipeRainbow winter dips & crudités
Who says party food can't be healthy? Enjoy this selection of dips –...
RecipeTurkey cobb salad
Enjoy this turkey cobb salad as a healthy party platter to use up Christmas...
Spotlight on seasonal ingredients
Spotlight on seasonal ingredients
GuideThe health benefits of Brussels sprouts
Rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre, Brussels sprouts are a nutritious choice...
GuideThe health benefits of red cabbage
Discover the nutritional profile of this vibrant vegetable, which is low in...
GuideThe health benefits of chestnuts
Low in fat and high in fibre, chestnuts are a healthy ingredient to cook with...
