Jewelled Couscous with Spiced Lamb Tagine

In a bid to help add clarity, Whitworths has teamed up with Chef and TV presenter Matt Tebbutt to offer simple and practical tips for including these foods into our everyday diets.

Matt said: “Eating more nuts, seeds or dried fruit regularly is so easy. And you only need a small handful as a portion. Nuts and dried fruit make an ideal and convenient snack but don’t forget you can easily add them to many of your everyday dishes too. It doesn’t need to be a challenging or onerous task – you could simply add a sprinkling of nuts to your favourite curry, chop some dried fruit into your chicken salad or top your granola with extra seeds. It will not only make your meals taste great but will also give an extra health boost.”

Matt’s Five Fast Fixes for a Nutritional Boost

1. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds into your morning granola

2. Add chopped walnuts to your macaroni cheese or pasta bake for a crunchy crust

3. Add a handful of dried apricots to your halloumi or bean salad

4. Chuck nuts or seeds into your stir fry for extra flavour and crunch

5. Add some dried fruit into your chickpea or lentil curry for a little extra sweetness