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The latest need-to-know from the world of diet and fitness

WHY ONE SIZE DOESN’T FIT ALL

Portion creep has put two-thirds of us outside the

YOUR DIET PLAN YOUR WAY

The delicious, nutritious and versatile way to lose weight and keep it off for good

NOW KEEP GOING…

Put 75g mixed dried fruit (try apricots, prunes and

Pick and mix your meals

Spread 2 slices wholemeal bread with reduced-fat salad

SWEETENERS A safe or unhealthy option?

Since we’ve fallen out of love with sugar, more products

A SOBER look at HOME DRINKING

Anyone who took part in Go Sober for October can be

SAVE OUR SOLES (and toes and heels…)

It’s hard to ignore painful feet – or to stay active if you’re hobbling. Jo Waters asked top experts from London’s Podogo foot clinic for their pick of the latest treatments and at-home remedies to address five common problems

Cut down on PLASTIC your and improve your DIET

A disturbing scene on a prime-time nature programme was a wake-up call for the nation. But as well as its impact on the environment, plastic food packaging can contribute to poor eating habits. Dietitian Juliette Kellow investigates the alternatives for better health all round…

DR DAWN’S medical notes… Is it too late to have the flu vaccination?

Even if you’ve missed the flu clinic at your GP’s surgery, there’s still time to have a jab. As Dawn learned from her own experience, if you’re deemed at risk, it’s not worth taking a chance

Smoothie does it…

Whip up one of these sophisticated creations in five minutes, then savour… And feel satisfied for hours

Healthy TONIGHT!

We’ve made classic comfort food healthier – and easy to rustle up when you come in from the cold

Dinner for one

We took the best elements of fried rice to make our fast version that’s low in salt and saturated fat

6pm panic

Hero hearty aubergines in this deliciously simple Japanese stir-fry featuring a flavourful sticky miso glaze

SUPER BOWL SEASON

Our nutrient-packed soups are freezerfriendly, so you can enjoy half now and the other half when you’re short on time

BEST-EVER HEALTHY CHILLI

November (and especially bonfire night) cries out for a warming bowl of chilli. Our authentic version uses diced beef and fresh chillies, and cooks ultra slowly for extra tenderness

YOUR FLEXIBLE FRIEND

Omelettes are the original fast food and give you an instant protein hit. Have one straight up, add a filling or, for a more special meal, try one of our variations on a theme

A WHOLE NEW BALL GAME

We’ve taken inspiration from around the globe for our three updates on traditional meatball recipes

CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Our version of everyone’s favourite pud has all the gooey chocolate-y goodness of the original but with barely more than half the calories

SWEETLY SPICED

Update your recipe file with our lighter, fruity versions of favourite puds

THIS VSTHAT

Tofu is a traditional vegan favourite for adding protein to stir-fries and salads, but how does it compare nutritionally with Quorn? Dietitian Jennifer Low takes a close look at two similar products

10 HEALTHY KITCHEN SAVIOURS

Health-conscious eating doesn’t have to stop you cooking your favourite dishes. But what are the best ways to adapt them to reduce salt, sugars and fat? The HFG experts pick their prepping and cooking heroes

New product HOT LIST

HFG editorial assistant Niamh Leonard-Bedwell has hunted

FIND YOUR TRUE COLOURS

to look and feel better

WHAT SEASON ARE YOU?

Kettlewell’s Melissa has devised a quick and easy online

How to get… PERFECT PINS

In our body-positive series, Hannah Ebelthite takes

Put on your TEAM BIB!

They say women don’t do team sports, yet more of us than ever are having a go at netball. Hannah Ebelthite looks at the benefits for grown women of rediscovering the ‘schoolgirl’ sport

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

Why takeaways give Indian food a bad name

You can add spice to life without ordering-in calorie-laden