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.
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 >>>
Recipe
5 chocolate desserts and snack recipes to make from the Fast 800 Diet
April 26th 2020
From brownies to chocolate mousse, satisfy your sweet tooth with these healthy treats >>>
Recipe
These vegan banana bread muffins are our new favourite breakfast
April 19th 2020
For when you want to flex your baking muscles further than banana bread, try Roz Purcell's vegan recipe – ideal for breakfasts and snacks >>>
Health
10 things you need to know about vitamin D
April 17th 2020
Including why taking a vitamin D supplement may be more important than ever in the time of Covid-19 >>>
Wellbeing
Dr Michael Mosley: how to succeed at the Fast 800 diet
April 16th 2020
These are habits of successful intermittent fasting dieters - and they are surprisingly simple >>>
Recipe
A healthy alternative to hot cross buns? Count us in
April 9th 2020
We're all over these hot cross bun protein balls by Michael Mosley (sorry Lindy bunny) >>>
Wellbeing
Why you shouldn't feel guilty about stress or boredom eating during lockdown
April 7th 2020
It's natural to want to eat more when we’re bored or stressed but feeling guilty about it won’t help, says dietitian Sophie Medlin, who has this advice for stopping stress snacking >>>
Mind
The best supplements and natural remedies for anxiety
April 7th 2020
Feeling more anxious than normal? Us too. Give your body and mind a helping hand to cope with anxiety with these mental health-boosting supplements >>>
Recipe
Banana bread is everywhere on Instagram. Here are our favourite recipes
April 2nd 2020
Seeing as the whole world seems to be making banana bread... >>>
Sponsored
The 800 calorie diet just got a whole lot easier
April 1st 2020
The 800 Calorie diet that's simple to follow - here's what you need to now about Exante >>>
Health
Zinc: the anti-viral supplement that's in demand right now
March 18th 2020
Zinc can help decrease the length of a cold and prevent viruses from entering the body and sales of zinc supplements are soaring. Here's what the experts say and how to add zinc-rich foods to your diet >>>
Health
Dr Michael Mosley: why a low carb breakfast will help you lose weight - and the recipes you need
March 11th 2020
Forget high-fat or low-fat breakfasts, it's low-carb that will stop the mid-morning snack attacks >>>
Health
What dietitians really think of the The Sirtfood Diet
March 3rd 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 >>>
Recipe
11 pancake recipes from our favourite chefs and foodies
February 24th 2020
From healthy to quirky, sweet to savoury, there’s a pancake recipe here to please even the fussiest Shrove Tuesday guest. Pile ‘em high... >>>
Health
This is why your IBS gets worse during your period
February 19th 2020
As if being on your period wasn't bad enough, you might find IBS symptoms rearing their ugly head too. Here's why and what do do about it >>>
Health
Dr Michael Mosley: why full-fat milk is better for weight loss
February 5th 2020
Meanwhile skimmed milk can make it harder to keep the pounds off, according to the doctor behind the Fast 800 Diet. He explains how your milk choice, whether it's plant-based or dairy, affects your weight and health >>>
