Health food heroes for you
Nutritionists and dieticians are in the business of giving advice. From making sure we understand how to get our essential vitamins and minerals, to translating the latest research into digestible information, it’s their job to tell us about what we should be eating to support our health and wellbeing.
But what about their own day-to-day diets? The reality is, most food experts are busy people, just like us – but they know how to utilise quick and easy store cupboard staples that pack in a lot of healthboosting benefits. Curious about what those things are?
1. Rob Hobson (@robhobsonnutritionist) “My go-to healthy ingredient is always extra-virgin olive oil. I use it every day for both cooking and drizzling. I keep different types in stock, as some are much stronger flavoured,” says Hobson.
2. Jenna Hope (@jennahopenutrition) “My go-to cupboard staple is chickpeas, as they’re the key component to my favourite food – hummus. They have a long shelf life, they’re cheap, and can be added to soups, stews, curries, bolognaise, or used as pie topping as an alternative to potato. I also roast them with paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil and chilli, to make the perfect crunchy mid-afternoon snack.
3. Dr Megan Rossi (@ theguthealthdoctor) “Legumes like beans and pulses are a seriously underrated ‘superfood’ group. They’re loaded with prebiotics and fibre, plus they’re one of the most costefficient, nutrient-dense, widely available foods.
4. Lucinda Miller (@naturedockids) “My go-to food cupboard ingredient is almond butter. It’s full of calcium, as well as protein, healthy fats and fibre. There are so many different ways to enjoy it, but I usually add a teaspoon or two to my porridge, or I’ll slather it on toast with sliced banana and blueberries at breakfast time.
5. Lily Soutter (@lily_soutter_ nutrition) “One of my favourite cupboard essentials is pesto. It’s a go-to ingredient for me because it’s delicious and versatile – but as with all things, pesto is healthy in moderation.
6. Jane Clarke (@nourishbyjaneclarke) “We know that highly processed foods cause inflammation, but many natural ingredients actually fight the effects of inflammation happening in our body and actively work to protect our cells. I always like to add ginger to my shopping list.”