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Bowl of berries with coconut milk
Tuna wrapped in lettuce with almonds
Beef goulash
Nuts, eggs, almonds, raw veggies non-consecutive days a week and eating normally the other days. Men on the 5:2 limit themselves to 600 calories on the two fasting days. Supporters say it improves life expectancy, protects against cancers and dementia and lowers Type 2 diabetes.
Scientists say fasting is much more consistent with the diet of huntergatherers, who rarely suffered from obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
Pierce Brosnan has got his Bond figure back after picking up loads of weight, thanks to his love of vegetarian food. The 61- year-old is also one of a growing band of celebrities who incorporate raw food in their diets.
Pierce has ditched the martini in favour of healthy alternatives and was recently snapped enjoying a green smoothie while on holiday in Malibu.
Pure raw foodists never cook anything as they believe heating destroys nutrients and enzymes. They mainly live on raw fruit, vegetables and grains. There are Never criticise her in front of your partner: It’s bound to wind your other half up – never forget she is their mum. Take her advice with a pinch of salt: Unless it’s useful, of course. Keep smiling: Bite your tongue, smile and nod politely. Take a deep breath: Patience is the key. Take deep breaths, stay calm and try not to argue. Let it all flow over you. Set clear boundaries: Politely make your stand and let her know (diplomatically) if anything she says or does is just not on.
On fasting days:
Low-fat yogurt Mushrooms on wholemeal toast
Prawns with roasted aubergine
Grapefruit lots of vegetable/plant-based diets around, including that of food blogger of the moment Ella Woodward.
She advises ditching sugar, dairy, wheat and processed foods in favour of nuts, grains, fruit and plenty of veg.
Lean muscle mass and metabolism tend to decrease with age so proper nutrition helps prevent deficiencies. Make sure you include proteins like beans, chickpeas and lentils to get all the nutrients you need at this age.
Screen legend Robert De Niro has Bring out coffee and cake: Be a good host. Let your partner deal with her: A useful tip to avoid any clashes is to let your other half or partner deal with her. Put some distance between you: It may seem extreme but many people claim living miles away helps the relationship. Communicate: Talk to her, listen and try to be open and honest. Be yourself and you might just build a good relationship. Involve her with the kids: Whether you have a good relationship with her or not, now she is part of your children’s family
Bowl of oats with berries
Chickpeas with salad and sweet potato wedges
Cannellini bean stew
Flapjack, oat bars or raw veggies Porridge with berries, using skimmed milk
Warm bacon, spinach and avocado salad
Vegetable curry always been pretty fit thanks to his exercise regime and low-carb, highprotein diet – and he still pushes himself at the gym at the age of 71, says his trainer Dan Harvey.
A calorie-controlled diet like Weight Watchers is a good way of instilling similar discipline. You are given a personal daily points allowance which you can use however you like.
Or try Slimming World, which encourages you to swap high-fat foods for low-fat ones that are naturally filling.