GWYNNIE ADVICE AT NEW LOW ‘Fear of food’ tip attacked

Killed by her gastric band

A MUM of three who weighed 23 stone accidentally starved herself to death after a gastric bypass operation. Kimberley Wall was sent to hospital after she went down to 5st. The 44-yearold, of Rochdale, Gtr Manchester, died a week later from heart failure due to malnutrition, an inquest heard. Her mother, Muriel Stephenson, said: “She loved the fact she lost so much weight but she could hardly eat anything. It would just be a couple of spoonfuls.” GWYNETH Paltrow has come under fire over advice to slimmers that promotes a “fear of food”.

An article on the Hollywood star’s Goop website tells readers to reach their “leanest liveable weight”.

But the piece by US psychologist Dr Traci Mann was blasted by Cambridge University scientist Dr Giles Yeo. He said: “This is a dangerous suggestion as many people will take it to mean they should be as thin as possible.

“It is irresponsible because the idea is so open to misinterpretation, especially for young girls susceptible to eating disorders.” Dr Yeo added: “It’s a silly idea because there is no clear way to determine what your leanest liveable weight is. People should not be afraid of food and diet should not have become such a loaded term.

“Goop is part of the reason that people have become afraid of eating.”

Dr Mann refuted claims she is promoting strict dieting and said: “The phrase ‘leanest liveable weight’ refers to the leanest weight you can be without doing any strict dieting or unhealthy behaviour.”

Gwyneth, inset above, started Goop as a “lifestyle brand” featuring new age advice in 2008.