Food and diet

Sometimes people ask me about how much red meat to eat (or indeed, what to eat at all). I like to eat red meat once or a couple of times a month, which I choose carefully and prepare and cook myself,

Whether exercising outdoors (which many of us are doing right now) or at home (which some of us are doing) or in the gym (which hardly anyone is doing), the question of what to eat close before exerci

I love to cook. For me, investing time in researching recipes, bringing together the ingredients to cook a great meal and then cooking it is just as important as the eating. That mental engagement and

I read an interesting article in Men's Health this morning on the topic of which fruits have the highest levels of protein. It's a fun article and, if focusing on protein is your thing, helpful in t

Sometimes I get asked about what foods to eat (healthy, natural foods!) and what to avoid. Where to start. I think the first thing to say in response to this question is that treating food as a potent

Protein supplements can be popular with some people when they go to the gym, particularly if bulking-up and adding muscle are one of the objectives when working out. I like to get the protein I need f

I often get asked about supplements (in food, powder, pill or liquid form) and whether people who train should take them when they workout. Most people take a supplement of some kind or another when t

As anyone who knows will be aware, I love to cook (and to eat!). One of the reasons I take such pleasure in preparing, cooking and then enjoying meals is because you know what you are eating, what has

I cannot recall a time when there has been such concern and confusion over the state of the world we live in and what may happen next. What I think is also troubling for many people is the speed of th

I’m in something of a cooking mood right now, as can probably be seen in these fine dishes of lamb with mushrooms and tomato with basil. I think the word I’m reaching for here is “delicious”! Actual

So, this is a ham, cucumber, chicory and tomato salad that I made for myself. It's a simple, light and nutritious meal, perfect at any time of the day. It's also good to look at (the adage that we "ea

Broccoli is one of those vegetables that many people tend to love or hate. For myself, I think it’s fine. I fall into the middle category that can eat broccoli from time to time, but who recognise it’

There are many supplements on the market today which apparently can help those who take them to have a great workout. ZMA is one such supplement that I get asked about a lot. I’m not a huge fan of sup

It may not look much, but this is one of the great dietary staples. So, what are the essential facts about this food wonder? Well, for a start, rice is a cereal grain that comes in various forms as a

Keep it simple. Keep it fresh. Keep it unprocessed. Plus, learn how to prepare and to cook food beyond warming and heating. Your body will thank you for all of the above.

I love returning to France when I can and enjoying the local selection of food and drink in my home town. The pleasure for me, whenever I return (as I have just done for Christmas), is partly in the s

And so we, in the United Kingdom (and indeed in much of Europe) face the prospect of another lockdown without access to gyms during the cold, dark months of autumn. Not exactly the most tempting of pr

It can be easy to over-complicate things where healthy eating is concerned. I listen to some people speak about what should be eaten, when and in which quantities and it all becomes a little like a sc

Multivitamins are one of the most popular supplements on the market and, I would say, one of the most useful. I am not generally a great fan of chemical food supplements, unless they are required on m

I get asked a lot about what to eat when to eat and what to avoid where food and diets are concerned. These kinds of questions are usually around how to achieve a fitness or a weight goal, though some