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Celeb Food Do's and Don'ts
Poster: Nicki Waterman 05/03/2007
Jump to CommentsFATS FROM OILS, NUTS AND SEEDS – They reduce cholesterol and their calories burn faster than saturated fats.
JELLIED EELS – Film premiere bashes and celebrity party throwers can’t get enough of them. Dig in: one serving has 70 calories and plenty of brain-boosting essential oils.
WHAT’S OUT
COLD FIZZY DRINKS – With 802 calories in two litres, these are not to be
advised.
TRANS FATS – They clog your arteries and increase the risk of heart disease.
FISH AND CHIPS – Even the mini versions they dish up at swanky parties pack in 420 calories and 24 grams of fat per serving.
CELEBRITY FITNESS COMMANDMENTS
Have you stuck to your New Year resolutions? If not, won’t worry – I’ve pulled together the ultimate fitness and weight-loss commandments from some of the US’s glitziest trainers.
Trainer: David Kirsch
Celebrity clients: Heidi Klum, Linda Evangelista, Liv Tyler
Known for: Getting Heidi Klum back on the catwalk six weeks after the birth of her first baby. David flew to LA straight after Heidi gave birth and put her on a strict “lean, clean and green” diet – no dairy, lots of greens, grains, egg whites and protein shakes − famously saying, “It’s not a question of how many gym sessions you have a week, it’s how many hours a day you put
in.”
His commandment: Use mind over matter to get your body into shape. And David’s signature ABCDEF rule certainly requires that. He orders his clients to eliminate Alcohol, Bread, (starchy) Carbs, Dairy, Extra Sweets and Fruit or Fats from their diet while following his infamous regime.
Get the book: David’s Ultimate New York Body Plan promises to have you shifting half a stone in a fortnight.
Trainer: Michael George
Celebrity clients: Meg Ryan, Reese Witherspoon, Julianne Moore
Known for: Whittling Meg Ryan into shape so she could kick ass with Russell Crowe in Proof Of Life. Meg says that his strength training techniques helped get her into shape for the most physically demanding role of her career.
His commandment: Women should train six days a week in order to see results, with a lot of emphasis on lower body training. Michael recommends that women aspire to 60 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per day, with six days a week of body sculpting with his tough 2-in-1 moves.
Get the book: Michael’s Body Express Makeover promises to get your waist whittled and muscles sculpted in just six weeks.
Trainer: Nancy Kennedy
Celebrity clients: Winona Ryder, Shakira, Britney Spears, Julia Roberts
Known for: Working out twice day with Winona Ryder in preparation for her role in Alien Resurrection. Winona’s training was so intense it involved weight lifting, boxing, playing basketball, diving and underwater swimming − not your average gym workout.
Her commandment: Nancy believes that you should keep it simple and do what you can. She says that women should aim to do something five days a week, even if it’s just 10-15 minutes in the morning. And keep exercises simple – you should get a total workout with just a couple of pairs of dumbbells and a Swiss ball.
Get the DVD: The Hollywood Workout consists of three 20-minute workouts with Nancy and husband Bobby that you can squeeze into your day at any time.
Trainer: Gunnar Peterson
Celebrity clients: J.Lo, Penelope Cruz, Angelina Jolie, Gwen Stefani
Known for: Being the trainer in charge of J-Lo’s early morning workouts. Dubbed J.Lo’s Butt Man, he’s the person responsible for getting Jen to lunge and squat like there’s no tomorrow at 5am in the morning.
His commandment: “Each workout, each meal, and each day builds on itself. Keep at it. There are no shortcuts.” Famous for his no-nonsense approach, he says it’s all about educating yourself and constantly challenging yourself.
Get the book: Gunnar’s The Workout: Ultimate Guide To Your Best Body Ever has been referred to as “your own personal trainer” because it caters for everyone from the exercise novice to the gym bunny who wants to kick-start her fitness routine.
NOTE: All books and DVDs can be ordered at Marina Banús 15, Marbella; Tel: 952 816 084; pbanus@bookworldespana.com
THE NEW HIP AND THIGH PILL
A study at the University of California found that two pills containing a combination of borage oil, fish oil, ginkgo biloba and grape-seed extract significantly reduced hip and thigh measurements and cellulite dimples in 45 testers. Sadly, the pills are in early stages of development and, hard as I try, I can’t seem to get on a waiting list.
DID YOU KNOW?
A smoothie might seem the healthy option, but a new report claims some contain more sugar than a can of coke. One brand has seven teaspoons of sugar per 100 millilitres. Nutritionists also warned that peeling and blending fruit reduces fibre and vitamin C.
EATING LATE IS OK FOR YOU
Worried that eating late at night will make you fat? A study at Dunn Nutrition Centre in Cambridge suggests that eating late at night is okay, provided your overall calorie intake doesn’t exceed your daily needs. Volunteers who ate a large meal at night found they didn’t gain weight.
LIQUID MAGIC
Next time you fancy a packet of crisps, have a glass of water instead. According to new research, 37 per cent of us mistake thirst for hunger pangs, and if that’s not bad enough, a new study has found dehydration also slows down our metabolism.
DITCH IT NOW!
Ditch the butter on your toast and sandwiches and save 300 calories a day – about a stone a year!
CREDIT: 22 minutes rowing = DEBIT: 1 croissant (223 calories)
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