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I have a few simple rules that I apply when developing healthy family dishes. The food has to taste good, look good and do us good. It also has to be affordable and simple to make. I love to get into a good complicated recipe book every now and then, but quite frankly, when I am feeding the family day in, day out, I want simplicity and speed and, of course, great health benefits.

So, I’ve said this many times before. We all know the principles of eating a healthy diet, but actually translating that into a plate of food that is quick and easy to prepare, healthy, affordable and delicious, is quite a challenge. None of my recipes use particularly expensive ingredients. They are all really easy to follow – trust me, I get lost if there is too much text to plough through. Learn how to ‘Shop Smart’. Buy things when they are on special offer, especially fish! Make friends with your local fishmonger or fish-counter manager at your supermarket as he will be able to advise you on what is the best buy of the day.

Please be assured that the pizza delivery man couldn’t give two hoots about your health or the health of your bank balance. The great news is, healthy food doesn’t have to be expensive, it just takes a little extra thought and planning.