Healthy eating tips from Em the Nutritionist

Discover deliciously healthy recipe ideas and healthy eating advice from M&S Food ambassador, cookbook author and Instagram sensation Emily English, AKA Em the Nutritionist.

Senior Food Editor

Heather Taylor

Healthy eating ideas

Emily English, otherwise known as @emthenutritionist, has become a social media sensation and bestselling author, thanks to viral recipes that combine healthy benefits with off-the-scale deliciousness. From easy meal prep ideas and speedy midweek dinners to nutritionist-approved twists on classic comfort food dishes, her recipes prove you can eat well without compromising on flavour.

The recipes have earned Emily millions of views on social media, and two Sunday Times bestselling cookbooks – ‘So Good’ and her latest, ‘Live to Eat’.

We asked Emily to share her expert healthy eating tips, go-to M&S products, and healthy recipe ideas to inspire you.

Keep it simple

"I think the confusion around healthy eating mostly stems from how trend-driven our perception of eating is, thanks to social media and fluctuating diet culture,” says Emily.

"There's so much noise about what's 'in' or 'out' in terms of food that it becomes challenging for people to just enjoy eating without second-guessing their choices. The key should be simplicity and enjoyment in food, not constant worry about if you’re eating the right trend."

Healthy recipes by Emily English

Inspired to get started? Give some of Emily’s healthy recipes a go. From fluffy high-protein French toast to salmon puttanesca tray bake, there's a feel-good idea

High-protein cinnamon French toast

With creamy almond butter and a fruity chia compote.

Salmon puttanesca spaghetti traybake

A one-tray wonder that packs in protein and omega-3.

Greek lemon chicken barbecue platter

An easy summer one-pot that's perfect for barbecues.

High protein spicy tuna bagels

Top high-protein bagels with a fiery tuna crunch mix for lunch.

Chicken and sweetcorn egg drop soup

This warming noodle soup will help you up your veg.

Hot honey cottage cheese toasts

Easy toasts topped with creamy avocado, cottage cheese and hot honey.

Published 7.4.2025