There are lots of everyday things we can do to be that little bit healthier, like getting off the bus a few stops earlier or walking up the escalator. And what we eat is just as important.
That’s why we’ve teamed up with Vitality, the health and life insurer that rewards you for being healthy. Like us, they believe that fresh, flavoursome, fantastically home-cooked food is an essential part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
And because Vitality share our deep belief in the importance of good food for a healthy, balanced lifestyle, together we’ve commissioned a series of exclusive, seasonal recipes from three of our multi award-winning British chefs. Seasonal ingredients are at the heart of each of these recipes. They’re not just naturally better-tasting; they also play a crucial role in supporting local food economies, something else we’re particularly passionate about.
Better still, to help you create delicious home-cooked meals from scratch – so you don’t have to rely on shop-bought alternatives – we’ll give you a wealth of practical guidance and professional tips, such as why salt isn’t always the only way to season a dish.
In short, we’ll inspire you to go that extra step in the kitchen, so you can go to your fridge or larder and whip up a meal that’s bursting with goodness and flavour at any time.
After all, sharing great food with family and friends, as well as developing a lifelong passion for cooking, isn’t just hugely rewarding; it’s a skill and hobby that unlocks a world of new tastes and experiences, not to mention being incredibly good for your health.
After twenty-one years at the helm of two-Michelin-starred Gidleigh Park, Michael Caines is one of the most respected chefs in the UK. With his new country house hotel Lympstone Manor, he is ready for the next chapter in his illustrious career.
Martin Wishart trained under many masters of classical French cuisine before returning to his native Edinburgh, where he has earned himself a legion of loyal fans across his restaurants. Making the most of his surroundings, his seasonally changing menus showcase the best in famed Scottish produce such as shellfish and game.
Bryn Williams trained in three of London’s most challenging kitchens, gaining a solid classical education as he worked. At his neighbourhood restaurant, he offers highly accomplished dishes showcasing the very best produce that Wales has to offer.
From New Zealand law student to group operations director and now chef-patron of Tredwells in London, Chantelle Nicholson’s hard work and determination has seen her rise through the ranks of Marcus Wareing’s restaurant empire. By setting up, running and cooking in some of London’s most popular restaurants, she knows the industry inside out.
These three recipes prove that delicious, colourful and seasonal food can go hand in hand with healthy eating. What's more, they come from some of the UK's most accomplished chefs. Serve them at your next dinner party, go big for a midweek dinner or make lunch the star of the show.
Whether you want to watch tips from Michael Caines about how poaching can unlock the flavour of ingredients whilst keeping them healthy or are after a vegan dessert that packs a tropical punch, it's never been easier to prepare showstopping food that's good for you too.
Michael Caines knows how important it is to eat healthily. Luckily for us, he knows how to use nourishing cooking techniques such as poaching and which ingredients are full of the things our body needs.
