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Seasoning with salt is the easiest way to unlock flavour in food, but the timing of that process can make a difference. Unlike pepper, which is a spice, salt creates a chemical reaction that can be a game-changer when used well.By salting beforehand (‘pre-salting’), you’ll end up with more succulent meat or vegetables that will…

Would you believe us if we told you that one of the busiest restaurant locations in the UK was situated in a faceless industrial estate in south-east London?All within a single postcode district in south Bermondsey, you can find the latest outposts of some of London’s top restaurants. But, there’s one major difference – these…

What is vitamin C?Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin and as a result not stored by the body. This means we need to ensure we get adequate amounts from the food in our diets, each day.Vitamin C has several important functions including:How much vitamin C should we eat?UK guidelines suggest…

If you’re always in a rush in the morning and tend to skip breakfast, try blasting up a smoothie in a blender. This vitamin C-packed super berry smoothie contains just five ingredients including oats, so it’ll help to sustain you until lunch. To keep you going for longer, add a spoonful of whey powder –…

Making plans for a healthier lifestyle doesn’t have to mean crash diets and drop-a-dress-size obsessions. Our handy list of diet dos and don’ts will help you feel better, more energised and stay healthy all year round.Discover our full range of health benefit guides, then check out all our healthy recipes. Plus, learn what is a…

Occasional binge-eating (as discussed in this article) is not the same as a clinical eating disorder, such as anorexia, binge-eating disorder (BED) or bulimia. For more information on eating disorders, please see the NHS website.What is binge-eating?Binge-eating involves regularly eating a lot of food over a short period of time, until you’re uncomfortably full. Episodes…

BBC Good Food PodcastHosts Tom Kerridge, Miriam Nice, Mallika Basu and Orlando Murrin chat to cooks, chefs and characters about their favourite dish – how they’ve made it their own, where it’s led them on their cooking journey and life lessons and laughs along the way.Discover inspiring new recipes and cook along with us in…

Eating a nourishing, balanced diet is the foundation to good health and for this reason the food choices you make can have a big impact on staying in shape and ageing well. Milestones in a woman’s life such as menstruation, pregnancy and the menopause will also affect your needs for certain nutrients.With this in mind,…

1. Prepare for your journeyPlan ahead – if you’re travelling long distances, it may be safer to visit a supermarket nearer your destination to buy perishable items. Make sure you have enough cool bags, cool boxes and ice packs as well as sealed food containers. If there’s a fridge at your destination, transfer the food…

Whether you’re a running pro or you’re just starting out in the swimming pool, it’s always good to brush up on basic sports nutrition so you know how to fuel your body the right way. Below, learn how eating a healthy balance of carbohydrates, protein and fats makes all the difference to your performance, endurance,…