This is such a delicious simple and cheap winter dish. The cooking time is just under an hour and it needs minimal attention. You can get in from work, pop it on the hob and get changed out of your work clothes as the pearl barley is cooking. Easy.

Danish for cosiness and comfort, the concept of ‘hygge’ has been embraced by many interior design magazines as a way to sell scented candles. But is there more to this winter trend than luxe interiors?

If you have leftover apples in your fruit bowl, try this super simple recipe to make your own dried apple.

They’re perfect for snacking on an outdoor adventure, if you’re looking for something sweet to nibble on. And they’re so good for you. Enjoy!

Next weekend is the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championships in the Highlands and Tracy is delighted to be a finalist.

The latest research into the human metabolism is a fascinating book. What does it mean for you? Read on…

I am fascinated by the fast. Not the fast car, the fast buck or the fast guy, but simply fasting. The simple act of not-eating.

Here are simple ideas to try if you’d like to try fasting.

There’s a huge variety of ‘sports drinks’ on the market, but are they really necessary? Learn how to make your own, and why carbs count.

PT Tracy’s secret snacking recipe - flapjacks are an oat-based sweet treat that will keep you going if you have a busy day. The best bit? The recipe is really easy and delicious.

My favourite soup recipe is cheap, simple, quick and has a good whack of protein for busy days. Add whatever vegetables you have languishing in your fridge. Delicious served with crusty sourdough bread.

As we age, our metabolism naturally slows down. Here are some simple tips on how you can boost your metabolic processes… and have more energy.

Walnuts go rancid very quickly, so if you have some lurking at the back of a cupboard, try this recipe for making them edible, actually delicious. They are wonderful sprinkled on salad or crumbled into breakfast.

A breakfast jar is a tasty treat for breakfast on the go. It involves layers of fruit, oats and yoghurt. Because it’s made in a jar it’s portable, so you can take it with you.

The Glycaemic Index is an interesting dietary tool to consider. Here’s an introduction to how you can understand if a food is low or high GI.

Hummus (or houmous) is a traditional Mediterranean chick pea spread, that is readily available in supermarkets. Find out why you should make your own (recipe and vieo included).

This is my favourite Christmas dinner, easy to make in advance. The recipe appears in my first book, the Healthy Living Yearbook. Why not shake things up this Christmas and do things differently with a veggie main? The turkeys will thank you!

Brown rice is super healthy and can give you energy. Here’s an easy method for cooking it where you can literally walk away and come back an hour later to delicious perfectly cooked brown rice.

Gluten is headline news. Wheat is in many foods, and it seems more people are becoming intolerant to this innocuous grain. What’s that all about?

A list of some simple healthy snack ideas for when you need some inspiration but can’t be bothered cooking.

A super simple banana smoothie recipe with vegan options. An excellent post-workout snack or for a busy working day. Kids love it too!

Making your own porridge is super simple and so good for you. Here’s an easy recipe that you can adapt to make vegan.