Good Food
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items: The best sleep trackers reviewed
items: Nutritionists predict 2026’s biggest healthy eating trends. And they’re SO much easier than you thought!
items: New Year exercise gear: fitness experts on what you need and what you don't
items: Everyone’s taking this mineral for their sleep; a nutritionist explains how to make magnesium work for you
items: Ageing isn’t inevitable – 19 ways to keep your brain sharp
items: How to spot health misinformation online
items: 13 of the best healthy cookbooks to buy that will transform how you cook
items: I’m 48 with a biological age of 20. Here’s how I did it.
items: We tried 10 hangover cures – these are the ones we’d recommend
items: What is the Human Being diet?

The best sleep trackers reviewed
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date: 2025-12-25T11:42:16.000Z
creator: Mollie McGuigan
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Review
subject: How to
subject: goodhealth
description: If you’re in need of a sleep-health overhaul, then look no further – we’ve rounded up the best sleep trackers to help you analyse your shut-eye and achieve an optimal night’s rest.
encoded: Sleep trackers use your heart rate and movement to evaluate the efficiency of your rest, help you establish a healthy sleep routine and allow you to analyse those horrible nights spent tossing and turning. It’s important to prioritise sleep – regular poor sleep can have negative impacts on everything from cognitive function and blood pressure, to immune health and inflammation. If you don’t want to wear a sleep tracker, which you usually strap to your wrist, then there are non-wearable devices that slide under your mattress and communicate your sleep data via your WiFi. All devices are usually supported by an app, which gives a daily breakdown of how you slept, often alongside other insights such as fitness activity, stress levels and SpO2, also known as pulse oximetry, which measures oxygen saturation in your blood and can detect sleep apnea. Read on to discover our pick of the best sleep trackers and don’t forget to scroll down to our detailed buyer's advice section to research further before you invest. For more like this, visit our reviews section and discover over 400 practical buyer’s guides offering unbiased advice on what equipment is worth investing in, including the best fitness trackers and best gadgets for health lovers. Our health section also features expert advice on optimum sleep habits, including tips to improve your sleep hygiene, what food to eat before bedtime, and dietary changes that will help you sleep better. The best sleep trackers at a glance Best budget sleep tracker: Xiaomi Mi Band 5, £39.99 Best high-end sleep tracker: Apple Watch Series 6, from £379 Best all-in-one sleep tracker: Garmin Venu Sq, from £179.99 Best for ease of use: Whoop, from £30 (subscription) Best for sleep apnoea: Withings Sleep Analyzer, £99.95 Best wearable tracker for fitness fans: Polar Unite, £134.50 Best non-wearable tracker for fitness fans: Emfit QS Active, €299.98 Best for sleep and stress tracking: Fitbit Sense, £299.99 Best discreet sleep tracker: Oura Ring…

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Nutritionists predict 2026’s biggest healthy eating trends. And they’re SO much easier than you thought!
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date: 2025-12-23T14:01:31.000Z
creator: Melanie Leyshon
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Nutrition
subject: How to
subject: Food trends
subject: goodhealth
subject: New Year
description: Forget expensive ‘superfoods’ and restrictive celebrity diets, next year will all be about ‘low-lift’ nutrition – easy and effortless with real health benefits. Read on to get a head start…
encoded: Our experts: Priya Tew, specialist dietitian from Dietitian UK and author of The complete low-FODMAP Diet Plan book Amanda Ursell, registered dietitian Ian Marber, nutritional therapist Jennifer Low, dietitian Lucy Jones, chief clinical officer, Oviva Bridget Benelam, nutrition scientist, British Nutrition Foundation Juliette Kellow, registered dietitian 2026 promises to be all about ‘low-lift’ nutrition – easy and effortless with real health benefits. Find out what leading nutritionists believe the new year will hold for our health... Discover our full range of health guides, whether it's intuitive eating, diet and lifestyle tips to help manage stress, or diet tips and foods that help you sleep. “Fibre is going to be in the spotlight” Priya Tew, specialist dietitian from Dietitian UK and author of The Complete Low-FODMAP Diet Plan The biggest nutrition buzzword in 2025 has been gut health and the cornerstone of a healthy gut is dietary fibre, says Priya. “In 2026 I think we can expect the focus to move away from protein to fibre. Fibre has notoriously been one of the least sexy of nutrients, so it is great it gets its moment in the spotlight,” she adds. A 2019 analysis in The Lancet confirmed that higher fibre intake dramatically reduces the risk of serious illnesses like heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. “Fibre acts like a prebiotic, feeding the beneficial bacteria in your gut. This process aids in lowering ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol, stabilising blood sugar and helping our bowels stay regular,” says Priya. “It really is a nutrient your body needs and many of us are dramatically undereating it.” The daily recommended amount is around 30g a day, however, it is important to increase your fibre in step-by-step increments. “Too large an increase in one go can lead to bloating, constipation and pain,” she says. Priya recommends that you increase your intake with easy, meal-by-meal swaps: Morning boost: stir chia seeds or ground flaxseed into your morning s…

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New Year exercise gear: fitness experts on what you need and what you don't
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date: 2025-12-23T14:01:19.000Z
creator: Luisa Metcalfe
subject: Fitness
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: How to
subject: Exercise
subject: exercise tips
subject: goodhealth
subject: how to exercise
subject: New Year
subject: new year diet
subject: new year resolutions
description: Trying out a new sport or exercise regimen this January? Don’t waste your money on unnecessary kit with our experts’ advice
encoded: The experts: Sally Gunnnell, Olympic 400m hurdles gold medallist and founder of coaching platform Life’s Hurdle Sarah Campus, personal trainer and founder of LDN Mums Fitness, Louise Whitting, Team GB triathlete and triathlon coach Lotty Campbell Bird, yoga, Pilates and barre teacher New Year, new you? Are you making resolutions or promising yourself you’ll embrace a healthier lifestyle for 2026? One of the biggest obstacles to getting started with Couch to 5K, yoga or lifting weights is not having the right kit. So we’ve asked the experts exactly what you need to get your health kick started. Running Running is the ultimate no-fuss way to get fit. After all, you just pull on your shoes and get out of the door. But even if you’re starting off gently, you may need new shoes. “Running is a very high-impact sport and old, worn-out running shoes are a major cause of shin splints,” says Louise Whitting (louisewhitting.com), a Team GB triathlete and triathlon coach. She suggests having your gait analysed before buying new footwear. “Your shoes need to be supportive, comfortable and fit you well. You can expect to spend £100 to £130 on a mid-range pair of trainers,” she says. Sports bras are a must (“they should be a little bit tight but they shouldn’t chafe”). And while you might like jogging in tracksuit bottoms and a T-shirt, specialist clothing can improve comfort and performance. “I encourage people to experiment with what works for them, but when I run in winter, I wear a long-sleeved top, preferably reflective or brightly coloured, with running leggings and gloves.” For runners training for longer distances, a GPS sports watch can help track routes and running times. Louise uses a Garmin Forerunner, which she bought on sale. Because conventional earphones are banned at many races, Louise recommends bone-conducting headphones, like Shokz, which allow runners to hear what’s happening around them. Swimming A comfortable swimming costume that provides support and doesn’…

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Everyone’s taking this mineral for their sleep; a nutritionist explains how to make magnesium work for you
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date: 2025-12-23T14:01:03.000Z
creator: Summra Nasir
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Supplements
subject: How to
subject: get better sleep
subject: goodhealth
subject: how to sleep well
subject: magnesium
subject: magnesium for sleep
subject: sleeping tips
description: We’re all in search of the perfect night’s sleep, and many think they’ve found the secret. Here’s the expert way to hack the ‘super-sleep’ mineral.
encoded: What do the Sleepy Girl Mocktail and Epsom bath salts have in common? They’re both supposed to help you peacefully drift off for the perfect night’s sleep, and they both contain the same ‘super mineral’: magnesium. Sales of magnesium supplements have skyrocketed, as it’s promoted everywhere as the hot new wellness aid. As a nutritionist, I can tell you that magnesium is an essential mineral that we need daily, and it’s involved in over 300 processes in the body. These include bone health, muscle and nerve function, stress regulation and heart rhythm – as well as sleep and relaxation. It does this in a number of ways, such as helping calm the nervous system, relaxing muscles, potentially supporting melatonin regulation, and playing a role in stress management. Next, read how to sleep better, find out the importance of a morning routine and why you're always tired. There is evidence that magnesium really can improve sleep, including a trial of the type that we scientists love: a randomised, placebo-controlled study. UK adults, aged 18-65 and suffering poor sleep, measured their sleep quality, mood and related health outcomes. Results showed improvements in all three areas with magnesium compared to placebo. (Though we’d always like to see more longer-term clinical trials looking at different populations and settings to back this up.) However, where it gets complicated is the fact that there are multiple different types of magnesium and ways of getting it into your body, and it can be a minefield out there. Different forms can target digestion, energy, muscle function or sleep, so it’s important to select the right type for your needs. What’s more, Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) are often used in baths to help relax muscles. While they can feel soothing, evidence that magnesium is absorbed through the skin or corrects deficiency is limited. Here are the different types of magnesium that can help different sleep problems. Sleep issue: stress and a racing mind before be…

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Ageing isn’t inevitable – 19 ways to keep your brain sharp
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date: 2025-12-23T14:00:46.000Z
creator: Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Wellness
subject: How to
subject: ageing
subject: ageing well
subject: brain health
subject: diet and ageing
subject: goodhealth
subject: staying healthy and ageing
description: Research shows that there are simple measures you can take to help fight cognitive decline.
encoded: With the latest evidence suggesting we have a powerful influence over how we age and, more importantly, how our brains age, what are the practical ways we can try and take control over this key aspect of our health? There’s no surefire way to avoid cognitive decline because some factors that determine risk, like age, ethnicity and genetics, can’t be changed. But there are many factors we can control. New evidence suggests that reducing the risks of dementia by modifying key factors increases the number of healthy years we can expect to enjoy. It’s thought that up to 45% of dementia cases are linked to factors we can control. As we pass through midlife and beyond, there are positive steps we can all take that will help our brains age well and stay sharp. Things like the food we eat, how we challenge our thinking, getting together more often or having a positive outlook on life can make a powerful difference. Discover our full range of health benefit guides and check out our guide on diet and dementia as well as our brain-boosting recipe selection. Cognitive decline can start decades before you or your loved ones notice any symptoms, so whatever your age (but especially if you’re in your 40s or 50s), it's best to take action now. Only a third of people in the UK realise there are ways to reduce dementia risk, while experts suggest a huge difference could be made by addressing 14 risk factors. We’ve translated these risk factors into 19 steps you can put into practice straight away. Try focusing on the two or three steps that are most relevant for you initially; when they’re established as part of your routine, move on to the next ones. 19 ways to keep your brain sharp 1. Check your blood pressure Persistent high blood pressure (that’s a top reading of 130 or more) in midlife is linked to both a smaller brain volume and damage to the small blood vessels inside the brain, both of which put you at increased risk of dementia. A normal blood pressure reading is considered …

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How to spot health misinformation online
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date: 2025-12-23T14:00:35.000Z
creator: Rebecca Seal
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Wellness
subject: How to
subject: goodhealth
subject: health news
subject: social media
description: Can you trust the videos you’re watching, and how much harm do they do?
encoded: In 2023, a couple of 'momfluencers' (mums with a big social media following) racked up <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/false-claims-pregnancy-childbirth-are-going-viral-tiktok-cons-list-2023-4#:~:text=These%20hormonal%20changes%20might%20also,t%20fall%20off%20from%20breastfeeding.https://www.businessinsider.com/false-claims-pregnancy-childbirth-are-going-viral-tiktok-cons-list-2023-4%23:~:text=These%20hormonal%20changes%20might%20also,t%20fall%20off%20from%20breastfeeding." target="_blank" rel="noopener">millions of views on TikTok claiming that pregnancy turns your sweat blue and makes your teeth fall out. Studies have found that over half of mental health advice on TikTok and almost 45 per cent of nutrition posts on Instagram contain inaccurate or dangerous information (such as a post that claimed eating an orange in the shower can treat anxiety). Discover our full range of health guides, whether it's intuitive eating, diet and lifestyle tips to help manage stress or diet tips and foods that help you sleep. What is the harm? The harm caused by health misinformation varies. Sometimes, it’s just about wasted time or money, but a 2023 study found that nearly 75 per cent of Youtube videos and 50 per cent of TikTok videos about birth control discouraged using it. Recent data from Wales shows a drop in the number of women using hormonal contraception and a rise in the number of abortions; researchers linked this to contraception misinformation. TikTok and Instagram are littered with posts about turmeric to fight inflammation, but the Australian Government and the US Drug Liver Injury Network have both warned about a rise in liver injuries from taking turmeric supplements. Dermatologists are reporting higher numbers of people with sun damage after scare stories were circulated about sunscreen causing skin cancer rather than preventing it. “More than half of us, across all generations, now go on social media as a first port of call for health information, before …

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13 of the best healthy cookbooks to buy that will transform how you cook
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date: 2025-12-22T12:39:32.000Z
creator: Isabella Keeling - Deputy health editor
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Review
subject: How to
subject: best cookbooks
subject: best gluten-free cookbook
subject: best healthy cookbooks
subject: best vegan cookbook
subject: best vegetarian cookbook
subject: goodhealth
description: This is our definitive list of the best healthy cookbooks. We've included our favourite gluten-free, veggie, vegan, healthy student and family books – add them to your repertoire and you'll never run out of ideas
encoded: We've got good news. Eating healthily (or making considerable changes to your diet) doesn't have to be hard. When you're armed with the right cookbook, you have a whole world of recipes to explore, meaning you'll never run out of inspiration and hopefully find it easier to stay on track. But with so many cookbooks available to buy, how do we know which ones are best? We asked our team of food experts to recommend their favourite cookbooks with a healthy angle and compiled a list of our top finds. From books which help with losing weight, eating less dairy, going gluten-free or following the change of the seasons, we have everything you need below. There are books filled with healthy family dishes, hearty salads, vegan brunch recipes, veggie weeknight dishes and even nourishing student meals. For more cookbook inspiration, head to our cookbooks review hub and check out our guides to the best keto cookbooks, best air fryer cookbooks or best gluten-free cookbooks. For more unbiased expert buyer’s guides, visit our reviews section to find over 400 round-ups, including the best healthy cereal, gluten-free bread and high-protein snacks. 13 best healthy cookbooks at a glance Best for easy healthy recipes: Eat Yourself Healthy, Jamie Oliver, £15 Best for avoiding UPFs: The Unprocessed Plate, Rhiannon Lambert, £14.61 Best vegetarian cookbook: A Modern Way to Cook, Anna Jones, £22.33 Best for uni students: The Green Roasting Tin, Rukmini Iyer, £13.60 Best for families: Joe's Family Food, Joe Wicks, £8 Best for healthy classics: Honestly Healthy for Life: Healthy Alternatives for Everyday Eating, Natasha Corrett and Vicki Edgson, £9.99 Best for fresh flavours: A Change of Appetite, Diana Henry, £13.80 Best for understanding nutrition: How Not to Die, Michael Greger, £15.93 Best budget vegan cookbook: Broke Vegan, Saskia Sidey, £7.32 Best healthy Indian cookbook: Chetna's Healthy Indian, Chetna Makan, £11.75 Best for seasonal cooking: The Magnificent Book of Vegetables: How to …

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I’m 48 with a biological age of 20. Here’s how I did it.
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date: 2025-12-19T14:10:59.000Z
creator: Emma Hartfield
subject: Family health
subject: Health
subject: ageing
subject: ageing well
subject: diet and ageing
description: Read on for the secret to eternal youth…
encoded: ‘Biological age’ is supposed to indicate the ‘real’ age of your body – or what age you are on the inside. It’s this that biohackers are trying to manipulate in their quest for longer, healthier lives. But I’m not a biohacker. I’m a quite tired, full-time editor, mother of two teenagers and wife to an overworked teacher. I don’t really exercise and I enjoy a drink. So how the hell is my biological age 20? Molecular biologist Dr Nichola Conlon is an expert on longevity, and explains: “Ultimately everything to do with the ageing process really starts on the inside at the cellular level. What's really interesting is that not everyone's biological age and chronological age match up. Some people are either ageing faster on the inside – in which case they have a higher biological age – or they're ageing slower on the inside, so their biological age is lower.” Dr Nichola appears on the podcast ‘What’s My Age Again?’, where comedian Katherine Ryan gives celebrity guests a biological age test. To give a bit of context, Katie Price was 70 (actual age 47), former footballer Jill Scott was 50 (38) and super scientist Prof Tim Spector was 42 (67). The test used in the show is the same one I tried, called GlycanAge. Jonathan White from the company says, “[it's] an at-home finger-prick blood test that measures your biological age through the lens of your immune system. We measure the chronic inflammation in your body and the patterns that cause it.” When I receive my rather fantastic results from Dr Nichola, I’m told that my inflammatory markers are in the top 1%. Most people in this centile are on some kind of supplement or medication to help with ageing or longevity (for instance HRT). Otherwise they have both good genes (family members living well into their 90s) and a very resilient immune system (with minimal inflammation). I’m not too sure how I’ve found myself here. My longevity genes don’t seem to be bad (my parents are soon turning 80 and look young for their age; but only…

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We tried 10 hangover cures – these are the ones we’d recommend
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date: 2025-12-19T13:22:11.000Z
creator: Emma Hartfield
subject: Health
subject: Wellness
subject: best hangover cure
subject: curing a hangover
subject: Hangover cure
subject: Hangover food
subject: Hangover recipes
description: The Good Food team pooled their tried-and-tested hangover cures and got an expert nutritionist to rank the most effective
encoded: The classic symptoms of hangover – a pounding head, dehydration, low blood sugar and an upset stomach – typically start when almost all the alcohol has been cleared from your system, probably 8-10 hours after your night out. It’s not unusual to feel pretty rough for at least 24 hours, although it can take longer to get back to feeling your old self again. Sadly, there’s no definitive cure for a hangover. But many of us have go-to ways of propping ourselves up next morning; how effective these are will depend on whether they address the key symptoms of excess alcohol or simply make us feel a little less sorry for ourselves. This festive season, the Good Food team have shared their favoured hangover solutions, and we’ve asked nutritionist Kerry Torrens to rate them. Find out if yours is on the list, or what you should do to improve your morning after… Our top 10 go-to hangover cures: 1. Healthy pepper tomato & ham omelette Chosen by: Kerry, nutritionist Given that it's our nutritionist’s recommendation, you’d probably expect this breakfast of champions to take the top spot in our list. Nutritionist says: Eggs are a festive storecupboard essential. Quick to prepare, nourishing and filling, eggs sustain and restore you the morning after. They contain almost all essential nutrients, except vitamin C – which is provided here by the peppers and tomatoes. This omelette uses a combination of egg whites and whole eggs; egg whites are a natural source of cysteine, an amino acid that breaks down the toxic byproducts of alcohol that are responsible for your banging head and upset stomach. Egg yolks meanwhile are a source of choline, a water-soluble vitamin that supports the liver’s detoxication process. And the ham and cheese will help curb those post-alcohol cravings. Verdict: Requiring minimal fuss, this nourishing option will restore energy levels and replenish lost nutrients. Swap the ham for smoked salmon if you prefer, then simply add a hydrating drink such as a glass of w…

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What is the Human Being diet?
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date: 2025-12-12T12:51:14.000Z
creator: Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Special diets
subject: How to
subject: goodhealth
description: Find out if the Human Being diet actually works for weight loss, the rules to follow and what you can eat during each phase
encoded: Hailed as a transformative way of feasting and fasting, the Human Being Diet joins the list of programmes claiming weight loss and wellness. But how different is this diet and could it be the answer to your weight-loss and energy goals? In the UK, about 45% of adults are trying to lose weight, and if you’re a woman, you’re more likely to be one of them. No surprise then that when a new diet hits our social media feeds, most of us are all over it! Enter the Human Being Diet (HBD), created by nutritionist and author Petronella Ravenshear. The diet is supported by a book of the same name and an accompanying cook book. It has a loyal community of Instagram followers who regularly post their personal results, practical tips and favourite recipes. Read more about popular diets such as the 5:2 diet, the keto diet and the Mediterranean diet. What is the Human Being diet? The HBD includes three meals a day using minimally processed, nutrient-dense and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Based on the principles of a Mediterranean diet, it involves eating plenty of vegetables and high-quality proteins, although less fruit and grains. Unlike certain other diets, the HBD avoids the use of meal-replacement products, such as shakes or bars. The diet advocates health first, allowing weight loss to come as a side effect. It does this by focusing on blood sugar and insulin levels. Doing so helps to balance hormones, reduce inflammation and eventually may lead to weight loss. The HBD also claims to teach you which foods suit you best, given your unique biology, and aims to reset your relationship with food, including how and when you eat. How does the HBD work? The diet claims to help transition you into a healthier way of eating by re-establishing your body’s natural balance, cutting out ultra-processed foods and focusing on nourishing 'real' foods. There are 10 rules and four phases, which take place over three months. Each phase sets out what you should eat and drink as well as the reco…

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