This healthy instant noodle recipe is the perfect quick and nourishing meal for busy workdays. Buckwheat noodles are a great source of complex carbohydrates and fibre and are gluten-free. Edamame is a rich source of plant-based protein and dietary fibre, promoting digestive health, regulating blood sugar and supporting heart health by lowering cholesterol. It also provides essential minerals like iron for oxygen transport and magnesium for muscle, nerve and bone health.

Prep this smoothie the night before. It’s full of goodness to keep you going on a busy morning.

Try this perfect set-and-forget recipe for breakfast or a mid-morning snack.

These overnight yoghurt chia pudding jars are a delicious, convenient and nutritious way to start your day when you are short on time. Chia seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids and fibre, which promote heart health, improve digestion and reduce inflammation. The protein and probiotics in yoghurt support gut health, boost immunity and help maintain muscle mass. Together with fresh fruit packed with protective vitamin C and antioxidants, this balanced breakfast will help keep you full and energised until lunch.

This recipe is simple to make and even easier to assemble
in advance. It’s clean, satisfying and nutritious.

Batch cook and freeze the gnocchi for a quick, easy dinner.

Here’s a healthy version of a comfort food favourite. You don’t even need to make a fish stock for this wonderful dish — the aromatics and anchovies add a great depth of flavour. Even if you don’t like anchovies, use them. The dish doesn’t taste like anchovies at all!

This healthy French toast is a wholesome breakfast treat, made with coconut milk for a creamy, dairy-free twist. Coconut milk and oil are rich in healthy medium-chain fatty acids, which provide a quick and easily absorbed energy source for the brain and body. Organic eggs provide high-quality protein along with essential nutrients like choline, which is vital for brain health, memory, and the production of neurotransmitters. They also contain vitamin A, supporting eye health and immune function, and vitamin D, which assists with calcium absorption for strong bones.

Tip: This keeps for two weeks in the fridge, if it lasts that long! Or pop it in the freezer.

When I think of comfort food, my taste buds go straight to a home-cooked pie, one that is packed with flavour and full of nutritional goodness. This pie fits all requirements and is delicious. The mixture (aside from the mash) can be cooked ahead of time and put in the freezer. Alternately, you could use sweet potato mash as a different topping.

My tortillas are a comfort hit with the whole family and can be customised and adjusted to appropriate spice levels. And for our plant-based friends, we haven’t forgotten about you — just swap out the fish with grilled tempeh, which is equally delicious. Each bite of these “get your groove back tortillas” delivers about 28 grams of protein and a healthy dose of omega-3s. Plus, it’s a good source of antioxidants, too.

This healthy, gluten-free chicken parmesan is a wholesome twist on a beloved comfort food classic, served with your favourite gluten-free pasta. Lean and protein-rich, chicken provides the building blocks for muscle repair and energy. Tomatoes, rich in lycopene and vitamin C, offer powerful antioxidants that support heart health and immunity. Fresh herbs like basil and thyme not only add vibrant flavour, but are also packed with vitamin C and anti-inflammatory benefits.