Delia Smith: ‘The world is in chaos… but together we have such power’

At 80, Britain’s queen of cookery has written a surprising new book about spirituality that was turned down by six publishers. She talks about meditation, MasterChef and her beloved Norwich FC

Start small: why growing from seeds is the best way to garden

Buying a plant in a pot gives instant gratification, but there’s much more satisfaction to be had from growing from seed. It’s simple, cheap, and even free if you save your own

Kitchen hacks, fitness tips and Irish Siri: 31 easy ways to make your life a little better

If you don’t have the energy for sweeping life changes, don’t worry. A few small tweaks can add up to a big difference

The big idea: is going vegan enough to make you – and the planet – healthier?

Simply avoiding meat and dairy isn’t going to cut it if you still turn to ultra-processed foods

‘It’s mind-boggling’: the hidden cost of our obsession with fish oil pills

The market in this prized commodity is worth billions – but are the supposed benefits worth the cost to global ecosystems?

Easy wins: a simple dal recipe adds a dash of healthy, comfort food to your diet

It’s tasty, easy and it freezes well – and you can enjoy it without feeling disgusting afterwards

100 ways to slightly improve your life without really trying

Whether it’s taking fruit to work (and to the bedroom!), being polite to rude strangers or taking up skinny-dipping, here’s a century of ways to make life better, with little effort involved …

Going vegan this year was one of the best decisions of my life

Having long Covid made me reassess my health and wellbeing, and the benefits have been profound, says journalist and councillor Shaista Aziz

Can the UK kick its sugar habit? We ask the expert

Graham MacGregor, chairman of campaign group Action on Sugar, on how to avoid overdoing the sweet stuff

Teen leaving the nest? Give them a taste of home with these recipes

Ease your child’s start at university with tasty low-budget recipes that are easy to make