What’s the issue?Settling difficulties are common in as much as 25 per cent of young children, with resistance to bedtime or being unable to drop off to sleep being commonly cited problems.How much sleep do kids need?How much sleep your child needs depends on their age and activity levels. The following table gives approximate hourly…

In the space of just six days, Imad Alarnab lost his livelihood and home in a series of bomb attacks in Damascus, Syria. It set in motion an escape for life and liberty that eventually brought Imad, his wife Betul, and their three daughters to the UK.He says, “I always miss Syria, but not the…

In 2014, Baneta Yelda became stranded in Britain. The advance of Isis in Iraq made returning home to Erbil impossible and Baneta’s visit became an asylum application.Now a UK citizen and co-owner of Manchester bakery Companio, Iraqi food remains close to the 33-year-old’s heart. A scientist, Baneta used to work in the NHS, but in…

The BBC Good Food podcastIn this brand-new series, BBC Good Food’s health editor Tracey Raye discusses nutrition tips and tricks. Discover healthy ways to change your attitude to food for life and maintain a healthy weight.For more nutritious inspiration, see our full range of health benefit guides, or try our free Healthy Diet Plan.Find plenty…

What are the different types of fat and what benefits do they have?Broadly speaking, there are three main types of fat and each plays a different role in the body. For us to understand how these fats function and what benefits they give, we need to first consider their structural differences – so here’s the…

BBC Good Food’s health editor Tracey Raye discusses health tips and tricks. This week, Tracey explores the importance of eating a balanced diet.Tracey Raye is the health editor for olive and BBC Good Food. She oversees all health, nutrition and fitness-related content across the brands, including the bi-annual Healthy Diet Plan, monthly Health Edit newsletter…

There’s nothing like a good recipe recommendation from a friend, and these 10 highly-rated budget recipes are bbcgoodfood.com’s most popular this winter. With food costs continuing to rise, it can work out cheaper to plan meals in advance, which has the advantage of also helping to reduce food waste.Searches for air fryer recipes have skyrocketed…

Men have different daily nutritional requirements to women and, below, our nutritionist has offered guidance and recipe ideas for men seeking a balanced diet for good health. But what exactly is a ‘balanced diet’?The Eatwell Guide defines the different types of foods we should be eating and in what proportions. The guide explains some simple…

Interested in trying our FREE 7-day healthy diet plan? Click here and choose between our meat eaters, vegetarian or vegan meal plans.What is celery?Celery is a marshland plant that comes from the same family as carrots and parsley. It has long, firm, pale green fibrous stalks and grows in bunches of approximately eight to 10.…

A homemade Balsamic Glaze recipe. Made with only one ingredient – vibrant and tangy balsamic vinegar. It’s reduced in a saucepan until it has thickened to a syrupy consistency, it’s acidity has mellowed and the sweetness has concentrated. It’s the perfect finish for a caprese salad and so much more!  Flavor Concentrated Balsamic Reduction The…