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They’re leading lights in the health world, who examine the latest evidence-based research to bring you the truth about current issues

Why you can trust us

The Healthy Food Guide experts believe that making small diet and lifestyle changes brings the best long-term gains. This is how we help you move to a healthier way of life…

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Health bulletin

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

Healthy time out

Our round-up of leisure ideas come with a dose of wellbeing, guaranteed to hit refresh

5 reasons to eat in COLOUR

There’s an abundance of fruit and veg to choose from come high summer. Nutrition editor Amanda Ursell picks this month’s brightest stars

Your guide to GOOD GUT HEALTH

Don’t let those annoying gripes spoil your holiday… We show you how to get your gut in good shape this summer, whether you’re staying on home soil or hitting the beach

Easy ways to get more IRON

Too little of this essential mineral can sabotage your sex drive and leave you feeling tired, stressed and moody. Good news: it’s easy to boost your intake with a few diet swaps

6 SNACKS that TRAVEL WELL

Step away from those muffins and flapjacks on offer

MEMORY LOSS

While scientists strive for a better understanding of dementia, we can all take some steps to protect against this condition

Lyme disease

Got a bite while on a trip to the countryside or walking in the park? Dr Dawn Harper helps us identify when a simple insect nip could turn out to be more serious

About face

Ageing is a fact of life, but how soon those tell-tale wrinkles appear depends a lot on how well you look after yourself. Laura Day asked skincare and nutrition experts for advice we can all afford to follow

What to cook in AUGUST

‘Corn on the cob is ideal for grilling on the barbecue.

How to hit the smoothie jackpot

Start your day on a winning streak with these smoothie recipes, each one providing two of your five-a-day. Our suggested sprinkles add an extra boost…

Healthy TONIGHT!

Make the most of late summer evenings with these light midweek suppers, perfect for eating outdoors

2 easy recipes using… PEPPERS

Pick up just four ingredients at one shop, then follow the steps below or go online to watch the 1 minute how-to videos

Hot off the barbecue

Herby fish, spicy skewers, smoky fajitas… Take your barbie beyond bangers with these sizzling plates

Bring on the support act

Perfect for your healthy barbie, these pretty sides will shine as bright as the main performers

Herby veg frittata

Four hungry mouths to feed but wallet feeling a little light? Keep the shopping bill (and the washing up) to a minimum with this low-cost family supper

Frozen berry yogurt

Here’s summer’s coolest scoop! Our fruity treat comes in three fabulous variations to suit your diet needs – and they’re all low calorie

Joe’s lean Med diet

The Body Coach shares his expert advice for successful weight loss, and treats our taste buds to his leaner takes on classic Italian dishes

The sweet taste of SUMMER

Our tart and cake recipes use those deliciously juicy, ripe peaches, nectarines and plums that make high summer baking a treat

Time to try… Papaya

The natural sweetness of ripe-to-bursting tropical fruit is the perfect pick-me-up on a hot day. We love mango and melon, and now we’re smitten with their cousin, the papaya

PERFECT LOLLY-DAYS!

No need for a meltdown… Next time you fancy a cooling refresher, try one of these low-cal fruity lollies – each recipe is designed to be waistline friendly

YOUR DIET PLAN YOUR WAY

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

Diet SOS

Registered dietitian Lucy Jones is here to fix your diet dilemmas. This month, one HFG reader asks for help to reduce her high cholesterol and diabetes risk

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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

Debunking the charcoal babble

It may be the silly season, but do health ‘experts’ seriously believe that eating activated charcoal rids our bodies of toxins? The Angry Chef, Anthony Warner, gets all fired up about detox trends

HAPPY FEET

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, tone up or simply explore the great outdoors while getting a health kick, walking is the workout that has it all

GET HOT LEGS

You don’t have to commit to hours at the gym to get shapely pins – Joe’s short at home exercise bursts do the trick in no time

IRRITABLE HOLIDAY SYNDROME

Tense, critical, annoying – family and friends can be a major cause of holiday upsets. We asked psychologists for strategies to deal with those difficult companions, to ensure you come home healthy and refreshed

Are you eating for ENERGY or PLEASURE?

Of course, we need food for survival. But as eating is also linked to pleasure, are we destined to overindulge?

New product HOT LIST

Healthy Food Guide’s discerning shopper Laura Day nails your bank holiday breakfast and shares her favourite new foodie finds for August…