Plant-based products, and especially plant-based meat alternatives, have oils added to meet the fat content that an animal product would naturally have. Due to their low cost, refined vegetable oils are mostly used, such as soybean, corn and canola oil. In the process of extraction chemical solvents are used and oil is often exposed to heat which causes oxidation and damage. So, how healthy are such foods really?

This apple compote recipe is so versatile since it can be used on your pancakes, waffles, with ice cream, as well as a filling in pies.

Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin, and one of the eight B vitamins. It has an important role in our healthy metabolism and immunity, as well as during development in pregnancy and childhood. The biologically active form of vitamin B6, pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP) is responsible for more than 100 biochemical reactions in our body, making vitamin B6 an essential nutrient.

Vietnamese Pizza, or Bánh Tráng Nướng, is a classic Vietnamese street food. In just five minutes you can create a base with rice paper and egg, then customise it with any toppings you have on hand.

In Greece, this recipe is called "lemony potatoes". Mainstay of nearly ever kitchen and cuisine, these potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft and divine on the inside.

Sweet, creamy and aromatic vegan rice pudding that can be prepared in 1 hour. With only 6 ingredients, it doesn't get better than this.

In this quick-to-prepare dish, the butterfly pea will add the most beautiful dash of colour to your noodles.

Modern medicine has an integral part in our health and life, however, we should have an approach to it “in case of emergency break glass”. This means that looking after ourselves and our health should be our primary responsibility, which is where many foods, such as herbs and spices can make a significant difference.

Carrot cake the size of a muffin — a delicious gluten-free recipe made with fresh ingredients, nuts and spices. If you are starting to plan your portion sizes, but would still like to enjoy a dessert, this is a great way to go.

A great lunch provides energy to be physically active, allows better learning and contributes to a good, restorative sleep, or a nap after school. Lamb with mung beans is a fulfilling and satisfying dish, that will provide plenty of energy for the second half of our day.

Food additives such as artificial food colours and intense sweeteners might be one of the causes of conditions such as gut permeability, IBS and hyperactivity in children. This means that it would be perhaps best to avoid them. However, with nearly 60% of foods found in a supermarket being processed or ultra-processed, this is rather difficult.

This is an easy dish to make, and it's great for lunch and dinner. It's light, easy to digest, and yet full of flavour.