THE 2016 SUCCESS STORIES

WELCOME

WELCOME TO THE MONTH of good intentions and new beginnings.

Get healthy the hfg way

Eating and living well for long-term 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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HOW I STAY HEALTHY

Unlike his identical twin brother, Xand has struggled with his weight. His new book explains how he lost over 6st by tackling the reasons for putting it on

HEALTH NOTES

Diet and fitness facts for your wellbeing

HEALTHY SCHOOL LUNCHBOX CHAMPS

We put children at four schools to the test: could they make healthy choices?

LOSE the BELLY & boost your health

The HFG annual Get Waisted weight-loss challenge is back. Join us to lose inches and gain confidence (studies show it will benefit your health, too). Let’s get started…

REASONS TO WHITTLE YOUR WAISTLINE

Why it matters if you can pinch more than an inch

SIMPLE WAYS TO SHRINK YOUR WAIST

Dietitian Tracy Kelly shares practical advice for trimming your tum for the long run

TWO HUNGRY ITALIANS GET WAISTED

Valentina Harris and Aldo Zilli both work with and love eating Italian food, so how are they shrinking their growing waists? HFG experts lead the way

HOW TO STICK WITH WEIGHT LOSS AND ENJOY LIFE

Another new year, another diet plan? If losing weight hasn’t worked out before, it’s time to look at why – and make 2017 the year you break the cycle

SECRETS of a LOW-SUGAR TROLLEY

Resolving to cut down on added sugar is easy, but turning it into reality at the supermarket is harder…. Nutrition consultant Juliette Kellow helps you identify where it often lurks, for a healthier weekly shop

YOUR HANDY FREEZER GUIDE

There are so many reasons to make better use of your freezer at the start of a new year, and top of the list is the craving for cheap, warming meals that are quick to serve up on dark winter nights. I’m going to show you how a little get-ahead shopping and batch cooking can make healthy eating easier

HYBRID FRUIT AND VEG

NOVELTY OR NUTRITION BOOST?

LOOK AFTER YOUR LIVER and your liver will look after YOU

Considering a January detox? Hold that thought–your liver is already doing it. We reveal how to keep this vital organ healthy and avoid the toxic pseudoscience

10 ways to make 2017 your fit year

Looking for a new fitness plan? Here’s what’s going to be big this year – find an activity to suit and your 150 min a week is in the bag

JANUARY WHAT TO COOK THIS MONTH

Our recipe consultant Phil Mundy uses everyday ingredients to create easy, tasty recipes. Each dish is analysed by nutrition consultant Juliette Kellow

THIS YEAR WE LOVE

Get your healthy new year’s resolutions off to a good start with our round-up of the food trends worth buying into…

IS GREEN TEA THE WONDER BREW?

It’s of ten billed as a cure for many of life’s ills, but is green tea really any more than a fragrant alternative to a standard cuppa? HFG investigates

LOSE WEIGHT the HEALTHY WAY

OUR MENU PLAN is designed to help you lose around 1lb

THE ULTIMATE MAKEOVER

We asked you on healthyfood.co.uk to vote for the dishes you’d most like us to make over, then we got busy in the test kitchen creating lighter versions. The results: six hearty favourites you can now file under ‘healthy’

FAMILY MEALS

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

Hit refresh

Brighten up your breakfast routine with these easy, fruity smoothie bowls. Winter mornings never looked so beautiful

PUT IT ON THE MENU ALMONDS

They’re the smart snacking choice and a handy ingredient for cooking

MORE PIE for your calories

Good news: pie can be part of your weight-loss regime! With a choice of pastry, potato or veg toppings, you’ll find one here with your name on it

4 ways toOMELETTE

Forgotten how quick, easy and satisfying an eggy supper can be? Our healthy ideas will rekindle the love

DESTINATION: TASTE

From the Bayou to Morocco via India and France, these full-flavoured recipes add a touch of the exotic to waistline-friendly fare

Speedy DINNER FOR ONE

A low-fat, high-protein supper that uses up leftover chicken plus a few ingredients picked up on the way home… A perfect 15-minute solution

IN FEBRUARY’S healthy food TRENDING in HEALTHÉ

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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