Michelin-starred restaurateur, Tom Kerridge, shares his top tips for a healthy life

<p>Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge, 46, understands only too well what it&rsquo;s like to be overweight. Over the past six years he has lost 12st through healthier eating and better lifestyle habits. Now Tom, of Michelin-starred gastropub The Hand and Flowers, has released his latest book, <em>Lose Weight & Get Fit</em>, to help others looking for a better balance.</p><p>​Tom shares with us below his top tips for a healthier lifestyle along with recipes for your journey:<br> </p><h2>What sparked a positive change in your lifestyle?</h2><p>I was approaching my 40th birthday, and after years of eating the wrong foods, drinking and partying, combined with the stress of running a business, I knew I needed to make a change. As a kid, I played rugby at school, but I didn&rsquo;t carry it on. Being a chef, I was in the kitchen at weekends, not playing sport. That&rsquo;s changing, now; chefs go to the gym at lunchtime!</p><h2>Any tips for those who want to get healthier?</h2><p>It takes about three months to form a new habit; you just have to stick with it, whether it&rsquo;s going to the gym or cutting out sugar. That&rsquo;s the key. With the right mentality, you can achieve anything.</p><h2>How do you make healthier meals taste good?</h2><p>I&rsquo;ll use a small amount of a high-calorie ingredient in a clever way &ndash; a splash of full-fat coconut milk for extra creaminess or cheese or chorizo to boost flavour.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="tom_kerridge__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/tom_kerridge__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2><br>recipe one: Black pepper beef stir-fry</h2><p>Tuck into healthier fast food in a flash with this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/tom-kerridges-black-pepper-beef-stir-fry">crunchy stir-fry</a> made with lean steak. There is plenty of veg too (two of your five a day, in fact), with red and green peppers bringing colour to the dish.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="tom_kerridge2__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/tom_kerridge2_GL?scl=1"></p><h2><br>recipe two: Chicken, tomato and mozzarella salad</h2><p>Take chicken up a notch by wrapping it in crisp Parma ham. The <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/tom-kerridges-chicken-tomato-and-mozzarella-salad">tender chicken breast sits on top of a salad</a> bursting with freshness and flavour thanks to juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and an olive oil and balsamic glaze dressing.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="tom_kerridge3__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/tom_kerridge3__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2><br>recipe three: Blackberry and yogurt fool</h2><p>Two types of Greek yogurt form the basis of this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/blackberry-and-yogurt-fool">fruity dessert</a>. Swirl through a delicious compote made from sharp Granny Smith apples, juicy blackberries and fiery ginger. Finish with a sprinkling of pistachios for added crunch.<br> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="tom_kerridge4__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/tom_kerridge4__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Head to your <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/">local Asda store</a> or <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/">online</a> to stock up on all the ingredients you'll need to try Tom Kerridge&rsquo;s recipes.</em></p>

Tom Kerridge's top tips for a healthier lifestyle

By Asda Good Living,15th January 2020

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