I love soups at this time of year but if they are just based on vegetables, they are not a balanced meal. This comforting lentil soup is packed with nutrients and contains protein and fibre from the lentils. Finish off with a sprinkle of seeds or a grating of parmesan to add extra protein

Storecupboard sardine fishcakes

This is such a simple recipe that can be created out of ingredients from the storecupboard. If you are not a fan of sardines, then this recipe is a good introduction as the mixture of tomato flavours and parmesan, soften any of those ‘fish’ concerns. It asl provides a host of benefits to help stabilise your appetite and nourish your nervous system.