Scientists are deeply concerned about the possible long-term effects of ultra-processed foods on our children — many of whom eat far too many crisps, sweets, pizzas and biscuits.
A study, published in 2021, found that British children got on average 60 per cent of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs). For some, the total is as high as 80 per cent. And there are growing worries that the younger children start on these foods, the greater the chance they will
As a nutritionist I’ve always prided myself on eating a balanced diet. But when health warnings about ultra-processed foods (UPFs) started to reach the mainstream, I was shocked to learn even I was unwittingly consuming more UPFs than I thought – many under the guise of being ‘healthy’.
I started to scrutinise the labels in my shopping basket and I was horrified. The chocolate protein shake I sipped as I left the gym, the ‘natural’ cereal bars I relied on
Giving a pig’s head a clean shave with one of my husband’s disposable razors is not what I had expected as part of my cooking prep — and yet that is exactly what I find myself doing during the week I try cooking like my granny, a gentleman farmer’s wife.
It’s all thanks to a controversial remark by French trade minister Olivia Grégoire, who advised the French population suffering from the cost of living crisis to save money by ‘cooking
Who needs balance when you can starve yourself on a fruit-only diet? Say goodbye to those pesky dress sizes and hello to Hollywood success! Thin is in, baby!’ chirps my friendly online adviser.
In true teenage fashion, they sign off with an emoji of a watermelon, a star and a woman dancing.
They’re just bursting with advice for a teenage girl asking how she can lose weight fast. When I ask how I can hide food from my mum, the
Princess Beatrice could be following a vegan diet (Image: GETTY)
Princess Beatrice just turned 35-years-old today. Diet expert Phillippa Quigley, a professional health and wellness Coach, exclusively spoke to Express.co.uk about the royal’s healthy diet.
She said: “Princess Beatrice has been a shining beacon of lifestyle changes, embodying the perfect blend of mindset, diet, and physical activity.
“Instead of a quick fix, she took the high road to embrace a healthier lifestyle, which was not just for a fleeting moment
Gwyneth Paltrow, who has been accused of promoting a “starvation diet” in the past, gave fans a glimpse into her refrigerator this week, which included a variety of milks and moisturizers along with some food.
The 50-year-old actress said she had recently gotten a lot of questions about what she keeps in her fridge during “ask me anything” sessions on social media.
“This is really the kind of stuff I have in my fridge,” the Goop founder said in a
Viewers are questioning exactly how Aussie actress Margot Robbie maintains her figure after looking fabulous in the blockbuster of the year, Barbie. Fitness experts from Total Shape have provided details on Margot’s diet and offered insight into its health benefits.
When preparing for a role, Margot avoids eating saturated fats, fast foods, drinks containing high amounts of sugar, and chocolate – instead opting for a high-protein and nutrient-dense diet, the experts said.
Porridge with blueberries and
A vegan influencer with more than 12,000 followers reportedly died from “starvation and exhaustion” after following an extreme raw fruit and vegetable diet.
On June 10 Zhanna Samsonova posted a video on Instagram, which is banned in Russia, showing her eating one of her favourite foods, the durian fruit, which is famous for its pungent smell and custard-like cheesy taste.
As she pulls the fruit apart the 39-year-old’s wrists and lower arms appear very thin, but as she takes a
Denise Kirtley, 52, is a bodybuilder running the Instagram account @fiftyfitnessjourney, which has 166k followers. The reason for all those fans is Kirtley’s astounding journey of physical transformation: going from a perimenopausal 49-year-old who lived a sedentary lifestyle to a 52-year-old now competing in bodybuilding competitions and squatting 165 pounds.
According to a recent Instagram post, Kirtley decided to change her life one step at a time: with baby steps and progress markers like lifting more weights or finishing training
I visited one of London’s most exclusive personal trainers – here’s what I learnt (Image: Getty)
I’ve always been naturally slim – which is lucky because I absolutely hate working out and eating well.
Forever envious of my friends who gleefully bounce off to their exercise classes and whip up nutritious meals for fun, I have never been able to get excited about working out or healthy eating.
So when I was given the opportunity to visit Matt Hodges, a
