If the forecasts are anything to go by, it’s time to get ready for another UK heatwave. As a reminder for the second time round: super hot temperatures demand a lot of from us — and we don’t just mean extra layers of deodorant.

The body uses a lot of energy to keep itself cool (yep, sweating is actually pretty hard work) and makes moving around even harder. When our energy demands go up, eating enough and eating well are even more important, particularly if you’re still managing intense workouts in this heat.

But the thought of melting over a hob or an oven means many of us are guilty of grabbing a Fab instead of eating a real meal. However, we have the solution: 4 simple recipes that involve no cooking, so you can chop, peel and blend your way to eating well in the heat.

Heatwave recipes: 4 no-cook meals to see you through the hot weather