HOW I STAY HEALTHY

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HAPPY DAYS. We’ve reached peak burger season AND Wimbledon.

Get healthy the hfg way

Eating and living well for longterm good health – that’s the HFG mission. We don’t believe in short-term fad diets, but making small changes for big gains. Read how our experts can help you…

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YOUR PICS

You’re a source of inspiration when it comes to making the joys of summer healthier…

OUR NEWS

We applauded our slimmed-down chefs, learned how to make a salad plate pop and sampled latest eats from body coach Joe

HEALTH NOTES

The latest from the world of diet and fitness

HOW TO EAT OUT SAFELY

The Gluten Freevolution scheme is making it easier for people with coeliac disease to avoid being ‘glutened’

5 REASONS to eat in COLOUR

Nutrition editor Amanda Ursell helps you get the variety of nutrients needed for good health by choosing different coloured fruit and veg

LOWER YOUR CHOLESTEROL BY NUMBERS

You could lower your cholesterol by up to 25% with a combination of diet changes. Nutrition editor Amanda Ursell has the figures to know

THE DIET TRENDS THAT KEEP YOU FAT

Trying to lose weight? You’ll find plenty of so-called nutrition advice out there to help you lose the belly, plus eating trends that apparently work miracles. But if your scales aren’t budging, you need to know which popular tips are plain wrong…

James Wong’s How to Eat Better

James Wong has that rare thing among healthy cookbook writers: a science background. Nutrition editor Amanda Ursell looks at his eating plan

HEALTHY time out

Do your healthy habits tend to go AWOL when it comes to down-time? Our round-up of leisure ideas come with a dose of wellbeing, guaranteed to hit refresh

Your GET FIT guide

Continuing our series of grassroots guides, this month we serve up the benefits of hitting the tennis court and giving it your best shot

The tennis edit

Set yourself up for an advantage with this stylish set of equipment and accessories

WHAT TO COOK THIS MONTH

Our recipe consultant Phil Mundy uses everyday ingredients to create easy, tasty recipes. Each dish is analysed by HFG nutrition editor Amanda Ursell

YOUR MIX & MATCH diet plan

WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT AND KEEP IT OFF? The only sure

WEIGHT-LOSS STAR

Sammie’s comfort eating kept nudging the scales up, despite trying every diet going. It was getting to grips with her state of mind that finally allowed her to solve her overeating problem

FAMILY MEALS sorted!

Each month, we bring you a batch of healthy, quick and easy midweek suppers, with meat, chicken, fish and veggie options to please everyone

BIG UP your BURGER

Who says a burger has to be piled high with fat and calories? By making ours with lean cuts and lots of crunchy veg, their healthier credentials really stack up

Our new meat-free favourites

Park that cheese omelette and the old pasta faithful and try these more inspiring veggie suppers

IT’S GOOD to SHARE

Expecting a crowd? Leave the high-fat nibbles on the shelf and serve our platter of nutritious dips and wraps with crunchy veg and crackers

SUMMER FRUIT SHOWSTOPPERS

They look impressive, taste delicious – and when our trio of healthier treats call ‘eat me’, you won’t need to say no

PINEAPPLE

Whether fresh or canned, this juicy fruit makes a great ingredient in both sweet and savoury dishes

Claim your FREE Joseph Joseph steamer

This month you can subscribe for one year and pay just

THIS vs THAT

Should you be cooking with sunflower or coconut oil? We examine the relative heart-health benefits

SPANAKOPITA

We’ve reduced the fat, especially saturates, of this Greek classic while keeping the flaky pastry and cheesy filling

Green Spanish omelette

Empty your salad drawer into a pan, then add eggs for a single-serve treat

BEYOND the PALE

Say goodbye to limp lettuce and tired cucumber – these imaginative side salads use fruit, nuts and herbs for maximum texture and taste

NUTRITIONAL YEAST

The name doesn’t sound very appetising, but this is a surprisingly handy ingredient, especially if you avoid meat or dairy

FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS 2017

With so many new products focusing on health, it’s getting easier – and more exciting – to shop and eat healthily. Our winners all scored highest for taste as well as nutrition

WIN a KitchenAid mini stand mixer

Add a statement piece to your kitchen with a brand new stand mixer from KitchenAid, courtesy of Lakeland

IN AUGUST’S healthy food

WISH YOU WERE healthier…?

REFERENCES

Your guide to the research behind this month’s stories and features

NUTRITION LOWDOWN

We cut through the science to help you work out how our recipes – and the foods you buy in the supermarket – fit into a balanced, healthy diet

5 TOP FACTS to TAKE AWAY

Our favourite healthy snippets and tips from the experts in this month’s issue