These light, fluffy teacakes are an absolute delight, especially when they just come out of the oven!

Cherries are a fabulous source of vitamin C, which is vital for maintaining healthy skin and for boosting the body’s immune defences. Vitamin C contains potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients that help combat inflammation and oxidative stress in the body. Cherries are also a great source of dietary fibre to support healthy digestion and bowel regularity.

Carrots are bursting with health-promoting antioxidants and vital nutrients needed for good eye health and vision. Orange carrots are packed with beta-carotene, which is a precursor to vitamin A. We need this important vitamin for healthy skin and mucous membranes and for a strong immune system. Carrots also provide plenty of lutein, a potent antioxidant that helps protect the eyes from age-related macular degeneration.

This apple and cinnamon teacake is an oldie but a goodie. It’s super easy to make and uses coconut sugar rather than refined sugar. To make this vegan, swap the egg for a flax egg, use a vegan butter and a plant-based milk.

The pandemic forced us to rethink the way we live, not least how we exist within the confines of our homes. As we continue into “the new normal” the way our homes function has been forever transformed.

You know that feeling when one part of your life is in a flat tailspin while another part is soaring to great heights? We are complex beings and capable of experiencing all the emotional seasons in one day like rain on a sunny day. Of course, this can be disorienting and draining, but the trick is knowing how to deal with life when we feel torn in two, feeling both good, bad and just a bit mixed up.

Wellness Expert Andi Lew shows us 7 healthy hacks for lunches that are better than ever

This is the perfect mid-week meal. The key to baking quinoa in the oven is to make sure the liquid is hot before you pour it into the baking dish. Feel free to add any combination of vegetables, such as corn or cherry tomatoes.

For a fuller flavour, you can marinate the chicken for up to two hours if you have the time as the flavours intensify.

This quick and easy one-pan fish is baked in a rich tomato sauce and is bursting with Mediterranean flavours.

This has got to be one of my top 10 easy dinner options. It comes together in one pan, requires minimum attention and is delicious and filling.

Eggplants are rich in flavonoids called anthocyanins. These health-promoting phytonutrients are responsible for giving eggplants their bright purple colour and high antioxidant levels. Including anthocyanin-rich foods in the diet will offer protection against cardiovascular disease and help improve immune function.