17/03/2026
The lovely Sam asked me to bust a myth in a comment the other day, that eating well has to be complicated, expensive and boring.
It really doesn’t, but I think it’s presented in such a complicated way sometimes that you just switch off and think “I’m not going to bother with all of that, looks like a faff!”
And to be fair, so many insta recipes do look like a faff. Then if you do give them a go, they don’t even work out because it was just someone trying to get views and saves on a reel. Grrrr!
I think healthy food can be super simple and doesn’t need to cost the earth. I don’t have a massive food budget, but I get a lot out of what I buy through batch cooking and using up left overs. Buying seasonal produce helps lower the cost on our pockets and the environment too.
Finally, food shouldn’t be boring. There will always be meals you don’t love, but exploring new flavours, embracing herbs and spices and giving something a bit flavourless some flavour is the way to go. Pair bland foods with rich sauces, a side of fermented food and don’t overthink it. Nothing wrong with finding your favourites and sticking with them until the next favourite comes along! My current go-to lunch is butter beans with butternut squash, crispy sage and Parmesan. I’ll share that recipe soon.
No rules, just nourishment…
Jane x
