Diet and Nutrition Features
Read the latest features on diet, nutrition and food on Get The Gloss. With advice from top nutritionists as well as healthy eating meal plans and recipes, we're here to help.
Mind
What happens to a busy control freak on a meditation retreat?
September 14th 2020
Will Williams, has taught hundreds of people to meditate from Kate Winslet to Take That. We sent GTG editor Victoria Woodhall, and her inner control freak, on his weekend retreat. Boy did she need it – and probably so do you >>>
Health
The reasons why so many women are suffering from IBS
September 14th 2020
There's been a spike in people contacting IBS helplines since lockdown and women account for two thirds of IBS cases in the UK; leading doctor Rangan Chatterjee thinks he knows why. Here’s how to get to the root of digestive issues and ensure you’re taken seriously at the GP’s >>>
Health
The health checks to book in for (even if you think you’re healthy)
September 3rd 2020
The notion of a general check-up has become old fashioned (in Britain at least) but there are some health checks you should never skip, even if you feel fighting fit. There are also a couple you might not need to bother with… >>>
Nutrition
How to do a post-summer healthy habits reset
September 1st 2020
Had a great summer but feeling a tad unhealthy right now? Nutritionist James Collins says the key to finding your healthy feet again is to start a ‘transition period’ (aka ‘time to reign it in’). Susannah Taylor gets on board >>>
Hair
What it's like to lose your hair as a young woman of 24
August 27th 2020
Journalist Lauren Clark first noticed her hair clogging the plughole in her mid-twenties and was devastated. She eventually found solutions - but looking at Instagram wasn't one of them!. Here's what worked for her >>>
Recipe
The perfect granola recipe to learn by heart
August 16th 2020
Vegan chefs The Happy Pear, who sell tons of granola every week, share their delicious easy recipe for a healthy breakfast >>>
Health
What dietitians really think of the The Sirtfood Diet
August 7th 2020
It's the eating regime that's said to be behind Adele's dramatic 7-stone weight loss and it involves coffee red wine and chocolate. We asked dietitians to decode it >>>
Fitness
5 ab exercise videos that definitely work – and the viral one that doesn't
August 5th 2020
The Japanese Ab Workout claims to deliver flat abs just by lying on a towel. We cut through the fake news to bring you the core blasts we know work >>>
Nutrition
Abs are made in the kitchen: 10 rules for a flatter tum
August 1st 2020
After having children, Susannah Taylor decided to tackled her mum tum. Turns out that middle management is mostly about what you eat, not what you do in the gym >>>
Health
What a dietitian really thinks of Netflix's diet documentaries
July 29th 2020
Consultant dietitian Sophie Medlin explains why Netflix is not the place to learn about diets >>>
Health
Louise Parker: 8 health and fitness boosts to change how you feel in one week
July 27th 2020
Hoping to look and feel a little leaner in time for that holiday or event? Author and sustainable weight loss expert Louise Parker shares her 7-day plan >>>
Health
Why you're probably not getting enough magnesium
July 22nd 2020
More than 70% of people in the modern world are magnesium deficient – and a major cause is stress. These are the tell-tale signs that you're not getting enough and how to boost your daily intake >>>
Weight Management
Sarah Vine: 5 things they don't tell you about losing weight
July 22nd 2020
No longer being the largest person among your friends creates a vacancy, says Sarah Vine. And you spend a fortune on clothes. Just some of the surprising side-effects of losing nearly two-and-a-half stone >>>
Nutrition
10 best foods to eat for thicker hair
July 13th 2020
If you suffer with hair loss, hair fall or hair thinning, your diet could be key to preventing further fallout. Here are the superfoods you need to feed your hair growth >>>
Wellbeing
These are habits of successful intermittent fasting and 5:2 dieters
July 10th 2020
Dr Michael Mosley answers 11 key questions to help you succeed at the Fast 800 or 5:2 diet. Good news, it's surprisingly simple >>>
Fitness
Why did my workout feel rubbish today?
July 6th 2020
Even the biggest exercise fans have off days - here’s what could be causing your bad session and how to fix it >>>
Skin
How to stop alcohol from wrecking your skin
July 2nd 2020
The pubs open again this weekend! Here’s the ‘need to know’ on how alcohol affects your skin, and how you can minimise the damage >>>
Wellbeing
7 ayurvedic tips on how to keep cool in the heat
June 25th 2020
Struggling to keep a clear head in the heat? Ayurveda expert Jillian Lavender shares how to cool down in the summer Pitta season >>>
Health
The best vitamin D supplements to support your immune system right now
June 18th 2020
Vitamin D is being recommended to reduce the risk of coronavirus. How much should you take and which are the best supplements to buy? From vegan to child-friendly, here's what to shop for >>>
Recipe
Spicy salmon noodles that take less than 15 minutes to make
May 28th 2020
Cookery author Jack Monroe's easy recipe is perfect for days you don't have the energy to think about dinner >>>
Nutrition
Plant-based store cupboard essentials to buy in lockdown
May 27th 2020
Going to the supermarket has become even more of a chore than usual - stock up on these must-haves to avoid your weekly trip and create healthy plant-based meals >>>
Fitness
The best ways to recover after intense exercise
May 27th 2020
Six nutrition and fitness experts reveal their top tips on how to recover after a gruelling workout… >>>
Amelia Freer
Amelia Freer: how to do a healthy BBQ
May 20th 2020
Nutritional therapist Amelia Freer explains how to have fun this summer without falling off the wagon >>>
Mind
The 6 best supplements to help you stay mentally strong
May 18th 2020
Good nutrition is vital for building up mental resilience in trying times. These are the mood-boosting vitamins and minerals to have in your mental first aid kit, says nutritionist Rob Hobson >>>
Recipe
3 recipes that will help you get a better night's sleep
May 14th 2020
Struggling to nod off at night? The answer could be as simple as what you have for dinner. Two experts share the evening dishes that are packed full of nutrients to promote healthy sleep hormones >>>
