Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil2 parsnips, peeled, cored and cut into chunks2 carrots, peeled and cut into small chunksFinely grated rind and juice of 1 orange200ml vegetable stock125g shallots, peeled and halved1 courgette, halved lengthways, cut into chunks3 tbsp cranberry sauce1 t...

The benefitsPeppers Peppers are packed with vitamins A and C, two powerful antioxidants. They work together to battle free radicals, those unstable molecules that race around the body looking to inflict cell damage. Red peppers also contain lycopene, which may offer protection fr...

but wild rice is still packed with nutrition. It offers a hefty dose of potassium, which the body's muscles need to work properly and which is also vital for the nervous system. Wild rice is high in folic acid, which may offer some protection against heart

. Discover all the health benefits the humble egg has to offer and try our nifty recipe ideas.Picture credit: John Slater/ Getty Images

produce up to three times the amount of honey they need.Nutritional BenefitsStudies at the University of Memphis Exercise and Sports Nutrition Laboratory confirm that honey is one of the most effective forms of carbohydrate to eat just before exercise

bread This recipe makes four servings. Mix together 225g lean minced turkey (or other meat), small chopped onion, 1 crushed garlic clove, 1 teaspoon (5ml) chopped fresh parsley and a little salt and black pepper. Form into four burger shapes. Place

: your calorie and carbohydrate intake needs to match your training energy output. However, as your training volume increases and then tapers, so should your food intake. Planning your pre-race diet needn't be a nutritional nightmare: here are 25 handy

Up the flavour – and flavonoid – credentials of your dinner with these recipes from the Mighty Spice Cookbook by John Gregory-Smith (£20, Duncan Baird). From burning fat to aiding recovery, each dish has a specific benefit. All recipes serve four

and weight management are all aided by eating early in the day. We know how easy it can be to skip this crucial meal, so we've brought together all our refuelling strategies and delicious recipe ideas. Now there's no excuse not to enjoy your morning food fix

This cake is perfect for breakfast on the go: simply wrap it up in cling film and take it with you. The combination of the honey and butternut squash in this recipe gives the cake a special sticky, sweet quality and because there is neither oil