Who would have thought that the humble herb pot at your back door could be growing such a powerful health story? A sprinkle of chopped chives on a baked potato, rosemary on a rack of lamb and ginger with chilli on baked fish, hardly adds up to much in the way of nutrition. Or does […]

Hollywood mums give their tips on shaping up after your bundle of joy has arrived …

By Annette Campbell One rainy day late in 1985, Kelly McCann’s life changed forever. “Mum was just driving home from the shops when the car went out of control and into another car,” Kelly explains. “My older brother Kevin died and I suffered severe spinal injuries. I’ve been a ventilated quadriplegic ever since.” Kelly was […]

In the following food plan please note that days are interchangeable but the meals are not. Drink no more than two caffeinated drinks a day and as much still and sparkling water as you like. Weekly diet plan Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday Monday On waking: 300ml […]

Now single and 41, the Body, Elle Macpherson has found new confidence and health through her totally organic diet. Splitting from her millionaire Swiss financier partner seems to have done Elle Macpherson a world of good. The supermodel, businesswoman and mother-of-two is brimming with confidence and loving her new single life. At the age of […]

I was once 83kg. I had to go to work after being at home for years. Well, I started working in a local nursing home and instead of catching the bus home, I walked home briskly at 6pm, taking about 20 minutes. I did this five days a week. When I got a car, a […]

I have very, very low self-esteem. I start well on all diets but then can’t get the motivation levels to stay there and that’s what lets me down every time. Hoping you can help. I wish I had a magic pill to tackle this very common issue for women battling to lose weight. That you’re […]

Big Brother‘s Vesna Tosevska is thrilled. Now well into her weight-loss program, the reality TV star has settled into her exercise regime – and loves the fact that she’s got more room to move in her clothes. “The program’s going really well,” says Vesna, adding with a laugh, “Today was the first day that I […]

I’ve been reading a lot about weight loss and high protein diets but as I don’t eat meat, only seafood, I wonder if I should snack on protein bars. A great big resounding “no” is the answer to that one. While it’s true that a diet with extra protein than the body requires (approx 0.75g […]

Here’s how sexy Penélope Cruz indulges her cravings while on a healthy food and exercise plan. Gorgeous Penélope has an enviable figure, yet she makes no secret of loving food. “When I am working, I have to eat a lot because I need the energy,” says the Madrid-born actress. “I try to eat healthily, but […]