There are other ways to cook root vegetables than just roasting them in a tin, says Hannah Evans. Try these expert techniques

Suddenly we’re being told that we’re not eating half as much protein as we should each day. Professor Stuart Phillips, an expert in muscle growth from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, said on Radio 4’s Food Programme that the UK’s official recommended level of protein intake in midlife must be at least doubled to save us from frailty and premature death.

Heather Massey of the Extreme Environments Laboratory, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science at the University of Portsmouth, takes the heat out of recovery and talks us through the latest science behind recovery cooling.

The amount of carbs we should consume is a highly debated topic. The dietary guidelines suggest that we should get about half of our calories from carbohydrates. On the other hand, some claim that we should limit them in our diets as they lead to obesity and diseases like type 2 diabetes.

My favourite autumn soup : a delicious, filling and nourishing soup with a good spicy kick. Full of what your body needs. I cook it in bulk as it freezes beautifully for weekday lunches.

Dr Paul Batman talks about physical activity and mental health. He looks at the impact exercise has on the hippocampus and overall brain function.

Another wonderful inspiration from the Food Doctor. Slightly tweaked but only very slightly.

Never be afraid of switching ingredients up to suit your preferences.

In Plant-based Sports Nutrition, registered dietitians Enette Larson-Meyer and Matt Ruscigno combine evidence-based research with personal experience working with – and as – vegan and vegetarian athletes to offer a complete explanation of how, when and why you need to plan your nutrient intake.

Understanding what’s changing during menopause, why it’s happening, how to deal with it and what food to eat can make the whole process a lot less confusing and frustrating.

Delicious with barbecued fish, cheese, meat or any vegan alternative.

Serves 4 as a side dish

(or 2 if you eat as much veg as me!)

Broccoli Tomato Salad with endless possibilities

This salad concoction is really delicious ( well, I love it!) and true to form it was also very quick and easy to make.

Have you had your oats today? There are few health foods that, while others have gone in and out of fashion, have stood the test of time as well as oats. There aren’t many that are also gut-friendly, heart-healthy and good for the waistline. And as science repeatedly confirms that oats are among the best foods we can eat for all-round health, so our appetite for them continues to grow.

Four out of five Britons will suffer from back pain at some point and many will spend a small fortune trying to fix it, buying into the promise that practices such as yoga or Pilates will develop their spines to withstand everyday stresses.