Fitness expert and broadcaster Davina McCall shares her healthy eating tips and secrets
MEET DAVINA
TV presenter Davina McCall is an ambassador for personalised nutrition company ZOE. For more info, visit zoe.com
IN MY FRIDGE, I have all the veggies – potatoes and sweet potatoes, and tomatoes and peppers in every colour. I also have chickpeas, lentils and other pulses, herbs and spices, plus pizza in case the kids come around or we fancy something quick!
I WORK OUT THREE OR FOUR TIMES A WEEK, for about 40 minutes. I generally maintain a very active lifestyle, as I’m constantly on the move. I also keep my eating strategies in place, such as time-restricted eating, for four days a week – I eat in a 10-hour window, which I’ve learned is good for gut health.
I DON’T AGREE WITH LOW FAT, LOW CARB OR LOW ANYTHING – because that is a restrictive diet. I am about ‘adding in’ food, rather than ‘taking out’. I do, however, try to avoid ultra-processed foods – items with tons of additives.
IF YOU DON’T LIKE FERMENTED DRINKS like kombucha and kefir, keep trying! It took me a while… but I now love them!
I ADD SEEDS, HERBS OR GRAINS TO MY MEALS whenever I can. I’ve learned from doing the ZOE programme and listening to the podcast that it’s not about taking food groups out, but adding nutritious ingredien
