Derval O'Rourke is out to bust a few myths about food, nutrition and fitness

This week Derval looks at some basic facts of simple nutrition, has some advice about fitness trackers and serves up a recipe for tomato, lentil and basil soup

This week I’m going to chat about some of my favorite common fitness and nutrition topics. Recipe wise, I have chosen a creamy tomato, lentil and basil soup as we head into the autumn months.

Nutrition is an essential part of life; the combination of nutrition knowledge and practical skills is really important to live your best life. Thanks to fad diets and food trends, people can really struggle with the basics. The truth is that the basics may not be as exciting or instagrammable as many fads but they will serve you far better.