What is dark chocolate?Made from the seeds of the cacao tree, dark chocolate is a rich, bitter-tasting chocolate made from processed cocoa solids, sugar and cocoa butter. The percentage of cocoa affects the flavour and bitterness, with the most popular products containing between 70-85% cocoa solids.Dark chocolate health benefits may include…1. It contains minerals like…

This enticing smothered Chicken Florentine recipe is a French dish made with tender chicken breasts that are pan seared until beautifully golden brown then they are covered in a rich and creamy spinach pan sauce. It’s easy and so satisfyingly delicious! Who doesn’t love a recipe that makes the mark to be tasty enough for…

Want to learn more about Floridian cuisine? Looking for Floridian dishes to try? Read Patrick Quakenbush’s guide below, then check out Florida’s foodie neighbourhoods to visit and our Miami foodie guide. Patrick Quakenbush, executive chef of Tampa’s Ulele, a restaurant specialising in native Floridian food, shares his recommendations for what to eat and drink in…

BBC Good Food PodcastHosts Tom Kerridge, Miriam Nice, Mallika Basu and Orlando Murrin chat to cooks, chefs and food professionals 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…

Vitamins are vital for helping our body to function and each one plays a different key role. Below, get to know why we need vitamin B12 and how to get more of it from your food.Next check out our range of health benefits guides, including the best sources of vitamin C, best calcium-rich foods and…

What is a pescatarian diet?A pescatarian diet typically includes vegetables, grains and pulses, alongside fish and other seafood, but excludes meat and sometimes dairy. Read on to discover the health benefits of a pescatarian diet, the nutrients you may be lacking, and how to ensure your diet is healthy and balanced.Discover our full range of…

Telling people to eat a balanced diet is all very well, but identifying our nutritional needs and eating appropriately is a lot harder. Next time you’re feeling a little less than lovely try eating for your ailment:After a night on the townMost of us are guilty of drinking too much on the weekend and spending…

How does your body absorb and store vitamins?Vitamins are absorbed and stored by your body in two different ways – many dissolve in water and are described as water-soluble, the others are fat-soluble so are better absorbed in the presence of a little oil or fat.Water-soluble vitamins: These include vitamins C, B1, B2, B3, B5,…

Many of the foods we eat help to keep our brains healthy. Some foods, like fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices contain plant compounds that help protect the brain. Others like nuts, eggs and oily varieties of fish contain beneficial fats and certain vitamins and minerals that the brain needs to ensure our memory – both…

Registered nutritionist, Kerry Torrens, explores sea moss – what it is, where it can be found and the health benefits associated with its use.What is sea moss?Chondrus crispus is an edible seaweed found growing in coastal regions of the Atlantic, including those in Europe and North America. Like other seaweeds, it’s a rich source of…