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August 25, 2016

Georgia Love can’t wait to find The One in the first Bachelorette promo

She’s the girl with it all, but journalist Georgia Love is looking for her final piece of the puzzle.

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This week, Channel Ten dropped the very first look into the highly-anticipated second season of The Bachelorette Australia.

The picturesque preview shows the 27-year-old as she begins her quest for love, frolicking around the countryside in preparation for meeting her 18 eligible bachelors, one of which she hopes will become her forever.

Dedicating her life to her successful career as a journalist has left the brunette beauty with little time to find the coveted ‘The One’.

“I’ve known I wanted to be a journalist since I was about 15, but at the end of the day, I come home by myself and it is lonely,” Georgia admitted to TV Week.

“I’m lonely and I want to be able to share my life with someone.”

Georgia has a tough job on her hands!

“I’ve dated, I’ve been broken up with, I’ve been heartbroken and I’m so over all of that,” she continues.

“I’m just ready to find that someone that’s going to be my support and my best friend for the rest of my life.”

We’re sorry to say it, Georgia, but if the promo is anything to go by, it could be a tough job!

In the quick snippet, we caught a glimpse of five dapper chaps as they stepped out of the limo. Each of which lit up with a smile as they saw the Melbourne-based beauty.

Georgia should feel at ease on the show, as she’s used to being in front of a camera!

The news reporter was confirmed as the next Bachelorette in June.

The brunette revealed she quit her job as a Tasmanian presenter on WIN News to join the hit reality dating show with a mission to find love.

“I’ve gotten to a point in my life where I’ve realised I want to prioritise myself more than my career and the thing that is missing is love,” she revealed to The Daily Telegraph.

“This is my number one focus right now.”

We cannot wait to watch you find the love of your life, Georgia!

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August 25, 2016

Bindi Irwin’s boyfriend Chandler Powell performs his first ever “crop jump”

And the wildlife warrior and daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter couldn’t be more proud of her boyfriend.

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Bindi’s wake-boarder boyfriend Chandler Powell has undergone his official initiation into the Irwin family with his first successful “croc jump.”

In a series of shots posted to his Instagram page, Chandler can be seen mimicking the late Crocodile Hunter’s signature moves as he puts his entire body weight onto the majestic nine-foot, saltwater creature.

“Completed my first head jump yesterday on Madison the croc,” the 19-year-old wrote beside a snap of him beaming with the wild reptile.

“Definitely one of the most thrilling experiences! @australiazoo has the best and most experienced croc team in the world, thanks for letting me be a part of it and showing me the ropes (literally).”

He also penned, “Can’t come close to describing the rush we got from jumping this dinosaur. Big Dunc is 15 feet 1.5 inches!! Currently the largest out of the 144 crocodiles being tracked in the Wenlock River. Love seeing the capture techniques created by Steve are still used today to ensure the safety of the crocodile as well as ourselves.”

Chandler on his Croc Trip.

“Thank you @bindisueirwin showing me some of the most gorgeous places in Australia and for letting me jump crocs with you. After such an amazing adventure I can’t imagine what is to come in the future,” penned a very proud Chandler.

And while the moment was clearly a huge honour for the American wakeboarder, having been a long-time fan of the late Aussie legend, it was Bindi who simply couldn’t contain her pride.

Taking to Instagram, the Dancing with the Stars winner shared her own happy snap of the two beside Madison the croc, with the caption: “Today was a huge day for me on this #CrocTrip2016.”

“I was so excited that my amazing boyfriend was given the opportunity of taking the head on the jump team. This technique of croc catching was first created by Dad and the most incredible honour is getting assigned to hold the crocodiles head while we attach a tracking device.”

“To see @ChandlerPowell in khaki as such an integral part of the team was really wonderful. I feel extremely blessed to have someone in my life who is so passionate about wildlife and conservation. #ProudGirlfriend”

No doubt Steve would be so proud of his daughter!

Chandler has taken to the trade like a croc to water!

While it’s clear that Bindi’s fallen head over heels, a telling interview from earlier this month revealed that she won’t be walking down the aisle just yet.

“I don’t think I’m at a point in my life where marriage and getting engaged is really a huge priority right now for me,” the 18-year-old said to Entertainment Tonight.

“Maybe in five years, but right now I’m really happy with where I’m at.”

She went on: “I’m really happy with our relationship and I think we’ll just continue to have fun. It’s just nice to have someone there no matter what.”

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The loved-up couple met in 2013 when Chandler visited Bindi’s home, Australia Zoo, on a competition tour.

“When the two of them met he was obviously awfully impressed,” the 19-year-old’s grandfather recently confessed to Woman’s Day adding, “Enough that he wrote a letter to the zoo and said ‘would it be all right if I wrote to her?’”

After some good old fashioned correspondence, the teens took to Skype and Facetime in a bid to stay in touch, and it wasn’t long before their friendship turned into something more.

Speaking of how she and the college student make long-distance work, Bindi quipped, “It’s nice when you find somebody who’s just endlessly kind and understands you and is really like-minded. I always get really excited.”

“I’m really blessed and grateful to have him in my life.”

And although there won’t be a Zoo-themed wedding just yet, you can be sure Chandler has mum’s tick of approval!

“They may even love him more than I do,” the brunette beauty joked, referring to her younger brother Robert and their mum Terri.

“I have my family and then Chandler has become a part of the family. He just understands us, he loves wildlife, loves wild places and is just ready to try.”

Bindi’s family adore the starlet’s beau!

Earlier this month, the brunette beauty celebrated her milestone birthday by her boyfriend’s side, back where it all began at Australia Zoo.

Taking a moment out of the fun-filled day to pay tribute to his sweet girlfriend on Instagram, Chandler shared, “I’m amazed by everything you have already achieved and I can’t even begin to imagine everything you’ll accomplish from this point on.”

“I’m very blessed to have you as such a huge part of my life and I’m beyond thankful you’ve let me be a part of yours. I hope today is as amazing as you are!”

As if these two aren’t the cutest couple ever!

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August 25, 2016

Britney Spears wants nothing to do with an upcoming movie about her life

The princess of pop released a statement about the planned Lifetime movie, distancing herself from the project.

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Britney Spears has reacted to news of a planned Lifetime TV movie about her… And it’s driving her crazy.

The pop superstar released a statement through a representative indicating she wants no part in the process.

According to US Weekly, Britney’s people released a statement slamming the idea.

“Britney Spears will not be contributing in any way, shape or form to the Lifetime biopic,” the rep told the publication. “Nor does it have her blessing.”

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Brit is unimpressed.

Lifetime previously announced they would begin filming a two-hour movie about Britney’s life and career.

Australian actress Natasha Bassett has signed on to play the singer.

We wonder who will play Justin?

Lifetime’s film will reportedly relive many of the 34-year-old star’s iconic moments.

The movie will reportedly cover Brit’s incredible career, her romance with Justin Timberlake, her failed relationships and her eventual career resurrection.

Meanwhile fans have taken to social media to slam Britney, following the release of her Carpool Karaoke teaser trailer for when the joins James Cordon for the popular segment.

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In the clip, fans complained that the blonde bombshell appears to be miming the words to her famous song Toxic rather than actually singing it.

“Can someone tell Britney this is carpool karaoke, not carpool lip-sync?” one disgruntled fan wrote.

While some voiced their views on Britney, advising that she mimes a lot of her concerts.

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August 25, 2016

Three dead in apparent crossbow attack

Police arrived to find a victim suffering what appeared to be a "crossbow bolt" injury.

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Three people have been killed in an apparent crossbow attack in Toronto, Canada.

The victims, two men and a woman, were found in a residential street in the suburb of Scarborough with crossbow bolts in their bodies.

Two were already dead by the time emergency services arrived and the third died after being taken to hospital.

A fourth person a 35-year-old man, sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital, according to Supt. Kim McKinnon, with Toronto Paramedics. That man has also been taken into custody.

A source with knowledge of the investigation said it’s believed all three deceased are related, reports CBC News.

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August 25, 2016

Mother’s brag about son’s blackface Book Week costume

An Australian mother has caused outrage after she posted a picture of her son’s Book Week outfit online.

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West Coast Eagles player Nic Naitanui has released a statement addressing a Perth mother’s Facebook post of her son dressed in blackface as a bizarre tribute to him.

On his Twitter Naitanui wrote that the boy was “merely attempting to emulate his hero” but called for more education about the significance of blackface.

Honestly I've encouraged this mistake in the past but I'm now educated of its origins.lets grow together #BookWeek pic.twitter.com/syvDibeWSS
— Nic Naitanui (@NicNat) August 25, 2016

EARLIER: An Australian mother has caused an uproar after she posted a picture of her son’s Book Week outfit online.

The West Australian woman shared a picture of her boy to social commentator Constance Hall’s public Facebook page dressed as his favourite football player, Nic Naituanui of the West Coast Eagles.

But the issue was the child was painted brown all over.

The mother was unapologetic in her decision and pitted anyone’s outrage down to them being “politically correct extremists”.

She even detailed how her son had won the Book Week parade at his school (how does an AFL player win “Book Week”?) and joked that she celebrated all her decision making with “a wine before 12pm”.

An Australian mother has caused an uproar after she posted a picture of her son’s Book Week outfit online.

The West Australian woman shared a picture of her boy to social commentator Constance Hall’s public Facebook page dressed as his favourite football player, Nic Naituanui of the West Coast Eagles.

But the issue was the child was painted brown all over.

The mother was unapologetic in her decision and pitted anyone’s outrage down to them being “politically correct extremists”.

Mum labelled racist for giving child blackface to look like idol Nic Naitanui#Yahoo7 #7News https://t.co/06FD5djdZ7 pic.twitter.com/schEgWpH6y
— 7NEWS Australia (@7NewsAustralia) August 25, 2016

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Time for a new Australian flag. Let's replace the Union Jack with a white person in blackface to represent the true spirit of this country.
— Aamer Rahman (@aamer_rahman) August 25, 2016

This is VERY much the minor point here, but how do you win a book week parade dressed as an AFL player? https://t.co/8R7wrKywNn
— Josh Butler (@JoshButler) August 25, 2016

We've so degraded blackness in Oz that we think treating #POC as human beings is political correctness. Get in the bin Australia. #blackface
— Kon Karapanagiotidis (@Kon__K) August 25, 2016

Dear ppl asking me to explain how blackface is a form of racism: https://t.co/QMY14qtO2p
— Asher Wolf (@Asher_Wolf) August 25, 2016

31 year old indigenous man dies in custody in NT. mum posts a weird victory note bout painting her kid blackface. shameful day for australia
— Horrorshow (@horrorshowcrew) August 25, 2016

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Yesterday Indigenous rapper, comedian and actor Adam Briggs labelled the mother’s actions as an “obviously reckless, racist thing to do”.

Briggs said at first he “thought it was a set up” but when he realised the mother was serious he outlined why it was so offensive.

“This mother has acknowledged what she was doing was wrong but decided she was going to ‘grow some balls’ and do it anyway with complete disregard to whoever she was going to offend,” wrote Briggs. “Can’t let a little bit of racism get in the way of ‘Book Week’.”

Constance Hall, who has over 800k followers on her Facebook page where the photo was posted, removed the image.

Hall said while she didn’t think the woman was a racist she did not support her decision.

“I don’t agree with dressing your child up in blackface, I can’t defend it,” Hall wrote.

“Because it is hurtful to our indigenous brothers and sisters.

“I don’t believe that the mum in question was behaving maliciously, I don’t believe that she intended to hurt anyone.

“However, I think it was an ill informed decision based on her view that there is too much political correctness in our world.”

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Prince William makes an emotional confession

The Duke of Cambridge says the impact of his job as an Air Ambulance pilot put him in an emotionally difficult place.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have continued their mental health crusade in a day that brought forward a lot of raw emotion for the pair.

Prince William and Duchess Catherine were lending a hand listening in to phone calls from worried parents asking advice from YoungMinds, a mental health hotline.

During the day, Wills reportedly asked if he could be excluded from hearing the more distressing stories because he feared he would dissolve into “floods of tears.”

According to The Daily Mail as the pair prepared to listen in on calls from adults worried about their children’s mental health, Prince William said: “Can I have an easy one please? I’m carrying a lot of things at the moment. I will be in floods of tears at the end otherwise.”

The young royal was worried he wouldn’t be able to cope with distressing stories.

He confessed that he had a higher sensitivity for tragedy because of the heartbreaking things he came into contact with while working with the East Anglia Air Ambulance Service.

“I’ve had too many sad families with the Air Ambulance. I can’t deal with any more stuff.”

“Just maybe at the lower level if I can. I’m steeling myself the best I can.”

WATCH: Kate and Wills’ inspiring mission for mental health. Post continues after the video!

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The royal couple talked to organisers about the difficulties they face in their emotionally charged jobs.

Meanwhile, Duchess Catherine revealed that listening to all the mental health issues involving children had both herself and William concerned for their kids Prince George, three, and Princess Charlotte, one.

“We face worries because we’ve got small, young children,” the mother-of-two confessed.

Catherine tried to stay upbeat during the visit, wearing a gorgeous LK Bennett dress.

She praised the efforts of the service.

“If those worries escalate, how vital it is to get support – and you are providing that support,” she said.

“As a parent and as a mother, having that feeling that there is somebody there that is non-judgmental, that can provide the professional support, and that can really provide helping hand at a really difficult time.”

Prince William is truly passionate about mental health. Watch him discuss tough issues with parents in the clip below.

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August 25, 2016

Johnny Depp donates Amber Heard divorce money directly to charity

But Amber has slammed the action, saying the money was not his to give and that his intentions aren't truthful.

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Johnny Depp has decided to cut out the middle person and donate Amber Heard’s divorce settlement directly to charity.

But despite the actor praising Amber’s honorable intentions in a released statement, his ex-wife is reportedly not happy at all.

When the divorce was settled, Amber announced she would be donating the proceeds to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.

Johnny reportedly then donated the first installment directly to the organisations, in name of Amber Heard.

“Ms. Heard’s generosity in giving to these wonderful causes is deeply respected,” the actor said through a rep.

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Johnny bypassed Amber, giving the cash straight to the charities.

But according to TMZ, the blonde bombshell is calling Johnny out over his intentions.

She claims he isn’t really donating the full $US7 million owed, because by giving the money to the charities, he will be able to make a sizable tax deduction.

Amber is not impressed by her ex’s reportedly shifty intentions.

The 30-year-old apparently said the money was not his to give away.

The model released a damning statement: “If Johnny wishes to change the settlement agreement, we must insist that he honor the full amount by donating $14M to charity, which after accounting for his tax deduction, is equal to his $7M payment obligation to Amber.”

Amber now wants double the amount she settled for to make up for his actions.

Her people continue, “We would also insist that the full amount be paid immediately and not drawn out over many years.”

Amber’s legal team then had a go at the 53-year-old actor’s team, saying, “Anything less would be a transparent attempt by Johnny’s counsel, Laura Wasser and Patti Glaser, to reduce their client’s true payment by half under the guise of newfound concern for charities that he has never previously supported.”

We thought this was all over! See the details of the settlement in the video below.

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August 25, 2016

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson tops Forbes’ highest-paid actor list

But you won't believe who came in at number two...

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After Forbes announced their highest paid female actor list yesterday, it’s the men’s turn today and boy, are there some surprises.

In a result no one saw coming, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been named as the highest-paid actor in Hollywood, banking a whopping $US64.5 million between June 2015 and June 2016.

Taking to Twitter shortly after the new, the star penned a hilarious status joking that he can shout everyone waffles.

“Want to say two things about this. I started w/ $7 bucks. If I can overcome, so can you. Waffle House on me!!” The Rock wrote to his some 10 million followers.

His amassed fortune this year has come from upfront payments for films such as Central Intelligence, Fast 8 and the upcoming Baywatch flick that has him starring as Mitch Buchannon, the role David Hasslehoff made famous.

But the surprises didn’t stop there: number two on the list was none other than action movie legend Jackie Chan!

Jackie Chan came outta nowhere!

Sure, we might not have seen him on the big screen in a while, but he’s been making major coin making movie after movie over in China, and showing no signs of stopping.

The 62-year-old made $US61 million.

Matt Damon being so high on this list was also quite a surprise.

Number three on the list was Matt Damon, who managed to get $US55 million, which was mostly due to the success of The Martian.

That’s a massive 120 per cent more than he made last year.

So Ben Affleck totally snuck Matt Damon onto the set of a talk show, and the result was hilarious. Check out the video below, then post continues.

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And rounding out the top five were Tom Cruise, a regular on Forbes list with $US53 million, and Johnny Depp with $US48 million.

Ben Affleck scraped in at number 6 for his DC franchise films, taking home $US43 million.

The massive amounts earned by Hollywood men have reignited talk among insiders about the gender pay gap.

Jlaw took home nearly $18 million dollars less than the highest-paid male actor.

Jennifer Lawrence, who topped the list for the females made $US46 million.

JLaw has often spoken out about getting paid less than her male costars.

“When the Sony hack happened and I found out how much less I was being paid than the lucky people with d*cks, I didn’t get mad at Sony,” Jennifer said. “I got mad at myself.”

Sassy Jennifer isn’t above telling off reporters either. Check out her wicked diss in the video below.

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Intruder Sarah leaves The Bachelor Australia

Sadly for Sarah, she couldn't intrude on Richie Strahan's heart, as she was eliminated on Thursday night's episode of The Bachelor Australia.

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With only eight bachelorettes left, things certainly got heated as the girls were taken on a very Scottish group date.

Filled with dancing, the highlands and a haggis eating contest, it seemed like intruder Sarah Harding was catching Richie’s attention for all the wrong reasons.

The 26-year-old motorbike saleswoman couldn’t help but flash her black underwear while competing in a sheaf toss challenge.

“I think I’m mooning a lot of people at the same time,” she admitted.

One person who had no issue getting their kit off was Alex during her delicious single date filled with chocolates, an edible bath and of course that red rose.

Sadly for Sarah, her heart was left in the highlands, with Richie saying goodbye to her.

We caught up with eliminated motorbike lover to chat about her brief time in the house.

What did you think of Richie when you first met him?

I thought he was lovely, really handsome and just a really genuine nice guy.

Did he give you any indication of what kind of girls he likes? Did he give you any particular compliments?

He said I looked nice in my motorbike stuff. I think we talked about things we had in common but I guess I didn’t ask what kind of girls he likes.

What are your feelings towards Richie at this point?

I still think he is an awesome guy. He is a nice, genuine, lovely man who is going to make some girl really happy.

The 26-year-old blonde from the Gold Coast rode into the show and created a storm!

Is there anything about you that you wished Richie had got to know or got to know differently?

Ye,s I wish he got to know me a little bit more in a closer setting. With the girls around I got a little nervous but if I had got to have a single date, he would have got to know my personality without me being nervous.

If you had your time over in the house, would you do anything differently?

I would probably be a bit more confident in myself. By being confident, I would have thought a bit more about the questions to ask Richie and gone a little deeper when answering a bit deeper.

What was your favourite moment in the Bachelor experience?

Going on the dirt bike date and riding bikes with Richie.

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What would you say was your lowest moment on the show?

My second rose ceremony when the other girls went home and I got the rose instead of them, I felt really bad. I hate seeing other people upset and hurt, I would rather be upset myself.

Who was your best friend in the house and why?

Steph, she was always there to talk to me. I made friends with all of the girls, they are really beautiful girls and I can’t wait to talk to them after they are out of the house.

Is there anyone from the show you’re happy to say goodbye to and why?

Not really. I thought all of the girls were really lovely.

Sarah with her fellow intruders, now-eliminated Khalia, and still-vying for Richie, Steph.

While Sarah had eyes for the hunky WA boy, sadly the feeling wasn’t mutual.

What’s next for you out in the real world?

Getting back into work and the gym and hopefully finding another nice guy.

Do you still believe in love?

I still believe in love, hopefully with someone who is out there for me… and hopefully he likes motorbikes!

What advice would you give to the girls left in the show?

To not waste any time and use every moment to tell Richie your feeling, as you only have one chance and you don’t want them to go to waste.

Who do you think is going to win?

I’m hoping Faith but maybe Alex.

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August 25, 2016

5 high-iron foods that aren’t meat

Check out our top five ways to meet you daily iron needs – no steak necessary!

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Iron is considered an essential mineral for your body’s everyday function.

While it helps to carry fresh oxygen through your blood, iron also aids in healthy immune function, cognitive performance and you guessed it, energy.

To reach the daily quota, the average woman should consume about 18 mg of iron, while men require less at 8 mg.

Vegans and vegetarians will know that trying to meet this daily requirement can indeed be a challenge, but with one third of the world’s population deemed iron-deficient it would seem that this struggle isn’t exclusive to non-meat eaters.

Many believe that the best way to hit the mark is to gobble up a juicy steak, but it may surprise you to discover that there are several delicious and even more nutritious meat-free ways and to get your daily serve.

Keep reading to discover our top 5 iron-packed foods!

Try this ginger soy bean soup from our friends over at Food To Love!

1. Spinach

Popeye wasn’t wrong about this super-food.

With a reputation for being incredibly healthy, spinach packs around 20 different vitamins and minerals, while being one of the highest natural sources of iron.

Just one cup of cooked spinach will provide your body with 6.4 milligrams of irony goodness in just 40 calories.

That’s more than a steak, and over one third of your daily requirements in one delicious side dish!

2. Soy beans

With almost double the iron of a steak; 100 grams of soybeans contain just over 5 milligrams of iron, making them one of the easiest ways to reach your daily quota.

These little gems are also a source of eight essential amino acids, making them the only complete non-animal protein, and what’s more, they’re abundant in fiber, calcium and B vitamins.

Try adding these gems to your soups or salads for a great tasting iron kick.

Substitute meat with lentils using this lentil sausage rolls with tomato sumac salad recipe.

3. Lentils

Plenty of vegetarians share a concern in reaching their daily protein and iron requirements; but thanks to lentils you can kill two birds with one delicious stone!

With 3.3 milligrams of iron and 26 grams of protein per 100 grams, lentils come in at a close second from soybeans. They’re also rich in potassium, fibre and vitamin B1.

From curry and soup, to burgers and pastas, there’s really no limit as to what you can whip up using these bad boys.

4. Potatoes

Somewhere along the line, potatoes got confused as a starchy ball full of calories, rather than the delicious super-food they really are.

One medium potato, cooked with the skin on, contains 3.2 milligrams of irony goodness. That’s almost one fifth of your daily needs!

And since these fluffy nuggets also contain generous amounts of vitamin C, you can be sure that every last bit will be absorbed by the body.

Duchess Catherine knows the amazing benefits of dark chocolate…

5. Dark chocolate

Because we just had to include something sweet!

We bet you’ll be thrilled to discover that a huge 8 milligrams of iron can be found in just 100 grams of delicious dark chocolate – that’s almost 45% of your daily needs.

Now we don’t suggest that you make this a daily habit – because we’re talking about a lot of calories here, but for a midnight snack or movie night binge? Why not.

Everything in moderation, right?

Watch Jamie Oliver and Taylor Swift’s Bake Off in the video player below!

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