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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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HOW I STAY HEALTHY

The Great British Bake Off series two finalist and mother of three stands by her rule of ‘everything in moderation’ – even cake

HEALTH NOTES

Diet and fitness facts for your wellbeing

SAY NO to LOW YES to SLOW

If you see carbs as the enemy, it’s time to read up on the facts. Not only do they fuel our bodies, but certain types may help us lose weight

KNOW THE PROCESS

Mention ‘processed food’ and most of us think of pot noodles and foods with a list of E numbers. But what about that white loaf, box of corn flakes or can of beans? Jennifer Low lifts the lid on food processing…

I REVERSED MY TYPE 2 DIABETES

The success of a low-calorie diet motivated Nick to continue eating healthily

THAT OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD… CAKE!

Office cake culture is a big contributor to expanding waistlines. Dr Jason Michael Thomas helps us break free from the peer pressure to eat that extra slice

Your guide to the BIG KITCHEN SPRING CLEAN

Healthy eating habits are so much easier to maintain in a clean, clutterfree zone. On with the rubber gloves: we’re going to have the kitchen gleaming

WILL A SUGAR TAX solve our obesity crisis?

It’s the debate that’s going round in circles. We asked two nutrition experts to give their views on the only thing that matters: will it be effective?

What’s the deal with…? ACAI

There are a lot of claims around this little berry (pronounced ah-sigh-ee), so what’s the truth behind the hype?

THE LOUISE PARKER METHOD

It’s been credited as the diet that got the Duchess of Cambridge back to her pre-pregnancy shape and helped actress Emma Thompson overhaul her diet, but is it just an extreme diet for the stars? Amanda Ursell investigates

How to ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

The half-way point is in sight for Italian cookery writer Valentina Harris, but she’s looking for a motivation boost to lose more cm. Dietitian Lucy Jones has a plan

THIS MONTH WE LOVE

We’ve scoured the shelves for greattasting, nutritious products and selected our favourites to make your weekly shop easier

How much IRON in those fruit and veg?

Cutting back on red meat? Make sure you don’t miss out on iron. Dietitian Jennifer Low shows you how to make up the shortfall from plant-based options

IS WORK STOPPING YOU GETTING FIT?

Being told to ‘stand up, sit less and move more’ is all very well if you have the time. We share solutions for fitting more movement into a busy day job

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

LOSE WEIGHT the HEALTHY WAY

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

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

FISH with a TWIST

This super-easy alternative to bought fishcakes will help you create your own green traffic light supper

10 INGREDIENTS 3 ways to cook

Take this simple list to the shops and you’ll come back with three delicious dinners in the bag. No waste, lots of taste!

Chicken and mushroom spaghetti carbonara

A few ingredient nips and tucks and this creamy classic offers up three of your five-a-day

THE NEW POT NOODLE

Simple to make and even easier to wolf down, our portable noodle pots make the ideal lunch for healthy eaters on the go

MAKE MORE of MUSHROOMS

These earthy morsels are surprisingly versatile and rich in nutrients. Time to get creative…

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Fully loaded with smoky, cheesy flavour but lighter in fat and calories – now that’s how we roll!

APPLE SAUCE

Don’t save it for the roast – keep a jar ready to stand in for butter in bakes or to whiz up in a fruit or veg smoothie

TIME for a BISCUIT BREAK

Inner cookie monster hungry for a snack? Pop a batch of these low-calorie treats into your biscuit tin so you can indulge the lighter way

IN APRIL’S healthy food Glow with GOOD HEALTH

P lus * running guide * bariatric surgery * plant waters

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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