SAYS HALA EL-SHAFIE, REGISTERED DIETICIAN, DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION ROCKS AND AMBASSADOR FOR EATING DISORDER AND ADDICTION CHARITY, SWEET CAVANAGH

‘So often, people who come to see me are frightened of eating carbs. But cutting out a whole food group is not sustainable and it can sometimes lead to disordered behaviour regarding foods that have been restricted. Not eating carbs also affects your mood – your brain needs them. Think about what you’re eating as a whole, not just one food or one meal. And think about it not in terms of weight but about what your brain and body need.’