Author: Rozzie Batchelar

The wonderful world of root veg

By Rozzie Batchelar • October 13, 2015 • In Baking, Seasonal

Potatoes are the most well-loved root vegetable by far, and while they’re a source of micronutrients, we could all benefit from shaking things up a little.

Why nuts are healthy

By Rozzie Batchelar • September 28, 2015 • In Healthier Happier You, Healthy, Nutrition

Nuts are delicious, and often dense in nutrients and super healthy. However, it’s worth getting clued up if you’re going to add them to your diet.

How cheese can be healthy

By Rozzie Batchelar • September 7, 2015 • In Healthier Happier You, Healthy, Nutrition

Cheese is a wonderful ingredient. It gets a bad rap, but the key to successfully including cheese in a healthy diet is to use it sparingly.

Why eggs are healthy

By Rozzie Batchelar • September 7, 2015 • In Healthier Happier You, Healthy, Nutrition

jamie holding boiled eggs up and smiling

Eggs can be part of a healthy diet. One large egg contains 80-90 calories, but the important thing to understand is what these calories are made up of.

Busting the biggest nutrition myths

By Rozzie Batchelar • September 2, 2015 • In Healthy, Nutrition

nutrition myths, fruit and veg aligned into a '?'

Thanks to the food world filling up with trends, fads, and misinformation, it’s become increasingly hard to recognise nutrition myths for what they are.

The perfect post-workout smoothie

By Rozzie Batchelar • March 23, 2015 • In Healthy, Nutrition

Looking after your body and helping it to recover after an intense workout is very important. This post-workout smoothie ticks all the boxes.

Salt in a healthy diet

By Rozzie Batchelar • March 19, 2015 • In Healthy, Jamie's food team, Nutrition

salt in the middle surrounded by items that contain high levels of it

75% of the salt we eat comes from processed foods, not from the salt we add to food ourselves – here are the facts about how to control your salt intake.

The keys to a healthy breakfast

By Rozzie Batchelar • January 7, 2015 • In Healthy, Healthy Meals, Nutrition

porridge oats with cinnamon sprinkled on apple and berries

The question of what makes a healthy breakfast is one I am often asked. It depends what your morning routine looks like, but these tips certainly help.

Is there any benefit to voluntarily going gluten free?

By Rozzie Batchelar • September 12, 2014 • In Gluten free, Healthy, Nutrition, Special diets

jars filled with gluten-free flour alternatives

The diet is suddenly popular, but if you are thinking of going gluten free, it’s important to understand that the rules for staying healthy remain the same.

The perfect homemade protein shake

By Rozzie Batchelar • September 3, 2014 • In Dairy free, Healthy, Jamie's food team, Nutrition, Recipe Roundup, Special diets, Vegan

homemade protein shake with milk, peanut butter and bananas

Exercise junkies have gone mad for these drinks in recent years, and this homemade protein shake recipe is the perfect addition to a sporty lifestyle.