Michael Bachelard before (left) and after doing the Fast 800 diet.

Beefy to buff in just 10 weeks:What it’s really like to do the Fast 800 diet

Following a strict weight-loss program,Michael Bachelard endured twitchy legs,the fear of bad breath and constant cravings to shift his lard baby.

  • Michael Bachelard
This lamb shoulder dish might take a while to cook but it is mostly hands-off.
EASY

Pot-roasted lamb shoulder with cherry tomatoes,white wine,garlic and lemon

Simple to prepare and mostly hands-off,the magic ingredient in this deeply delicious dish is time.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Sarah Pound
Cypriot grain salad.

Is it possible to improve the greatest salad of all time? Good Food gives it a crack

The cult Cypriot grain salad has had more than 5 million downloads and is a mainstay of many a family table. But can we make it even better? Only one way to find out.

  • Good Food team
Frozen dumplings are good to have on stand-by.

The frozen foods a dietitian always has on hand (and how to use them)

Keep these ingredients on standby in the freezer and you’ll never be stuck for a healthy,speedy dinner.

  • Susie Burrell
Ortiz tinned fish is a colourful - and instantly recognisable - addition to a grazing board.

A dietitian’s guide to the best tinned fish to fill your basket with – and what to watch out for

From tuna to salmon,sardines and mackerel,which are the best types of tinned fish to eat,and why?

  • Susie Burrell
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Coconut water.

Is coconut water actually good for you? A dietitian breaks it down

Is it good for us or another product wearing a health halo? Susie Burrell compares it to water,soft drink and fruit juice.

  • Susie Burrell
Eating a diverse range of plants helps our gut bacteria (and our brains) to thrive.

The six best foods for your gut (and your brain)

What we eat can have a significant impact on our brain – here are the six best foods,according to dietitians and neuroscientists.

  • Laurel Ives
One-pan chicken with garlic,capsicum,oregano and olives.

14 easy Mediterranean-style dinners to look forward to this week

End your day in Italy,Greece,Turkey or Spain with these Mediterranean-inspired recipes.

Cooking oil.

Are seed oils really that bad for us? A dietitian weighs in

Dietitian Susie Burrell debunks common misconceptions about seed oils.

  • Susie Burrell
One-pan pastitsio.

This ‘epic’ one-pan wonder is everything you love about a Greek pasta bake

Drawing on her Greek-Cypriot heritage,food writer Georgina Hayden makes her favourite traditional recipes faster and more family-friendly.

  • Georgina Hayden