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2 January – nourishing storecupboard swap – cauliflower couscous salad

Tuesdays are about a bit of pick and mix, the ‘olive nourish’ way. We’ve picked out four easy recipes that use storecupboard ingredients and included tips for healthy swaps and add-ons to make them extra nutritious.

Healthy swap: To make this couscous salad a little healthier, swap the crispy fried onions for a large handful of toasted almonds or walnuts. Toast the nuts for a few minutes in a dry pan while the cauliflower is roasting, leave to cool then roughly chop. This not only increases the protein in the dish, it will also up the good fats – both of which help keep you fuller for longer.

3 January – nourish garnish – gut-friendly sandwich relish

As part of our wellness plan, our health editor has created some handy 'nourish garnishes' to make in batches and boost your midweek lunches. Instead of kimchi in this toastie recipe, you could try sauerkraut or even a homemade quick tapenade as a gut-friendly garnish. Sauerkraut has been well publicised for its microbiome benefits, but did you know that olives (in brine) are also a fermented food?

Nourish garnish recipe tip: Make your own tapenade by blitzing a jar of black olives (drained) with a tbsp of capers, 2 anchovy fillets, a dash of red wine vinegar and a glug of olive oil.

4 January – gut health – crispy spud and sauerkraut salad

Knowing that the health of our gut can impact the function of our whole body, from skin health to digestion, immunity and mood. This sauerkraut salad is a gut-supportive go-to. Don’t worry if you can’t finish it all in one sitting – as potatoes cool, they become richer in resistant starch, which can help to improve blood sugar control by supporting healthy gut bacteria. Plus, as resistant starch is fermented slowly, it causes less gas then other fibres – great for those with a more sensitive gut.

5 January – mindful rituals – turmeric latte

Start the weekend with a treat to yourself with our mindful moments and rituals to work into your routine. Cuddle up over a sunshine-hued turmeric latte, that boasts a host of health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

6 January – kitchen therapy project – make your own sourdough

We're dedicating the weekend to slowing down and practising mindfulness. Our ‘kitchen therapy’ projects include with lots of inspiration for soothing cooking, slow simmering and spending some downtime in the kitchen – including nurturing your own sourdough starter. Make this the first rewarding skill you learn in 2024.

7 January – slow down, slow cook – sausage casserole

Sundays are for slowing down – in your tasks and in cooking. Give your slow cooker some love with this sausage casserole, packed with hearty ingredients, including sausages, bacon and borlotti beans. Pop out on a bracing walk for some fresh air before returning to this winter warmer.

8 January – exclusive nourishing recipe – get-your-greens soup

This nutrient-rich soup is loaded with green veg and leafy greens for a boost of iron, while the vitamin C in the lemon helps you absorb the iron. Immunity boosters such as yogurt, seeds and basil add extra nutrition and vitamins to the soup. It needs just a splash of cream to become a hearty, warming lunch.

9 January – nourishing storecupboard swap – braised puy lentils with kale

Healthy swap: To give this dish a veggie makeover, leave out the sausages and bacon. This will reduce the saturated fat, making it a heart-healthy meal. To keep it filling, you could add a few small, cooked potatoes in step 4, along with the kale leaves.