what are the benefits?

We’re bringing back some of your favourite comforting and healthy recipes, so whether you’re hoping to lose extra pounds or simply re-energise, you can start this year looking and feeling your best

The food we eat not only affects our physical health, but also our mental well-being. Providing your body with the right nourishment through a healthy diet can improve your mood, give you more energy and also help you think more clearly. As such, we’ve ensured that our plan contains key nutrients such as protein, fibre and healthy fats. For more information on how diet affects how you feel, visit bbcgoodfood.com/mood-diet-plan.

Following this plan can also help you to cut down on sugar, lose excess weight and boost your energy levels.

All of our menus focus on plant foods, which have several health benefits, such as supporting gut health, and lowering heart disease risk and diabetes. For a dedicated vegan diet plan, visit: bbcgoodfood.com/ vegan-healthy-diet-plan.

Our plan aims to provide between 1,200 and 1,500 kcals per day, which is likely to create a moderate shortfall of calories, allowing for steady, controlled weight loss where desired. If weight loss isn’t your goal, or your lifestyle requires a higher calorie intake, you can find lots of healthy snack recipes at bbcgoodfood.com/healthy-plansnacks. As with any lifestyle or diet change, any concerns or health issues should be raised with your GP first.

The secret to success is always preparation and planning, which is why we suggest using the Saturday before starting the plan to shop for ingredients and do a bit of food preparation. This will free up time during a busy week. We’ve cut down on prep work by utilising leftovers for lunch and included optional desserts for those looking for a little healthy indulgence.