Eating well isn’t just about weight-loss, it’s about providing your body with the nutrients needed to function to its optimum and support your overall health. As January progresses it can be a challenge to stick to those resolutions that many of us started with such enthusiasm only a few weeks ago, but if you did pledge to eat healthier in 2017, you should now be starting to see and feel the benefits. Reducing your sugar intake is top of the list when committing to a healthy

Shop bought Nutella lists its first 2 ingredients as palm oil and sugar, so, healthy it is not. Why not try this homemade option, which only uses 3 ingredients and water, and is great stirred into porridge or used as a spread. It's also really fun to make with the kids, my daughter loved it. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder 150ml maple syrup 350g hazelnuts Method: Heat oven to 200 degrees Roast the hazelnuts on a baking tray for 15 minutes, allow to cool Blitz in a

These are so easy to make and great for breakfast, a snack or in a packed lunch. They are basically mini crust-less quiches. They are a good low-sugar option, packed with good quality protein and great for getting some veggies into your breakfast. I usually make mine in a 12-hole muffin tin, varying the ingredients to make 3 or 4 different kinds, so you can meet everyone’s tastes. My daughter loves the cheese and ham filling, whereas my favourite is the cottage cheese and spi