Healthy and hearty lunchbox recipes, slow cooker suppers, plus all you need to know about sugar

This week, we’re packing homemade treats into our lunchboxes, dusting off our slow cookers for stew season and showing love for the humble Brussels sprout. Email not displayed properly? View the online version

This week we're making… Lunchbox-friendly feasts Since January is all about being virtuous, we’re aiming to pack a homemade lunch each day. Read our guides to building nutritious lunchboxes for everyone, from adults to kids of all ages. We have dozens of recipe ideas for lean lunches and fun bites for kids, plus lots of soup and salad inspiration. Your purse will thank you come February…  Try one of our lunchbox recipes…   Super-green mackerel salad Pea houmous Bhaji frittata Healthier flapjacks All you need to know about sugar As Public Health England advises parents to reduce their children's sugar intake we share our expert tips on the sweet stuff… How to spot hidden sugarHow much sugar should I eat?All you need to know about sugar A sprout is for life… … Not just for Christmas. We can’t get enough of beautiful Brussels and we’re making the most of sprout season while it lasts.  Sprout & chorizo carbonaraCranberry, sprout & pecan pilafMore Brussels sprouts recipes Slow and steady wins the race We’re well into slow cooker season and this wise kitchen investment is a lifesaver for busy families. Be inspired by our recipes and cooking advice. Our favourite slow cooker recipesSlow cookers and how to use them 10 top tips for using a slow cooker We're talking about... The health trends of 2015 If 2014 was all about kale and the 5:2 diet, what does 2015 have in store for healthy eating? We asked industry experts for their predictions, and we’re already excited about the potential popularity of courgetti. While we’re on the subject of health, our guide to being healthier in 2015 features 25 super-simple tips that’ll make a big difference to your wellbeing, plus our free diet plans will help get January off to the best possible start. Promotions & offers Reader offer: Pressure cooker Enter discount code goodfood20152 and get an Instant Pot six-in-one pressure cooker for just £99, including delivery.  Order now BBC Good Food cookbooks Eat well with BBC Good Food Books, your simple guides to a healthier, happier and more energetic lifestyle.  Buy for £4.99 Advertisement feature: Co-op Experts from Co-op share their top tips on how to store food to keep it fresh.  Watch the video Reader offer: Balance Box A fresh, ethical and calorie-controlled diet delivered to your door. Order today and save £20. Click here to claim Most popular healthy guides this week 1. What is the 5:2 diet? 2. A balanced diet for women 3. 10 foods to boost your brainpower 4. How to make the perfect smoothie 5. Healthy resolutions 2015