Slicing an avocado seems like such an easy task — until you gotta deal with ripeness and that rock of a pit. Getting the pit out can be treacherous; I sliced my index finger just the other day for like the 8th time when a not-sharp-enough knife skidded off the pit, landing on my skin …

We’re all guilty of overeating at times, consuming more than we intended despite our desire to be healthier. But why? Is it simply down to hunger? Here Marina Rösser, top nutritionist and nutrition specialist for the leading fitness app company Freeletics, shares six entirely possible reasons behind your tendency to overeat: 1. Plates – Why …

There’s still a good few weeks to go before Christmas day but if, like us, the party season has already got you feeling a little worse-for-wear, take comfort in the fact that not all festive food is unhealthy. Here, Helen Bond – consultant nutritionist on behalf of The Harley Medical Group – talks us through …

Off on one of your many Christmas nights out later? You’re going to want to listen up, then. We spoke to nutritionist Naomi Mead to find out exactly what we should eat to stay hydrated, happy and gorgeous all night, while still drinking all the G&Ts we want. Here’s her wisdom… 1. Drink green tea …

Sure, you could use a chef’s knife to chop garlic into tiny bits or smash it into a paste, but if you’re aiming for speed (aren’t we all?), it’s a lot easier to use a press to crush garlic right into your salad bowl or frying pan. Plus, we’ve found that there’s also a huge …