Carol Vorderman reveals her secret as she says she only eats one meal per day and snacks on raw sprouts
Carol Vorderman has revealed that she only eats one meal per day, saying that she “doesn’t give a toss” about what others think of her look.
The former Countdown star has revealed that she intermittently fasts as part of her diet, a method which has been used many many celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston but has been linked to an increased risk of death from heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. As part of an interview with Saga Magazine following the publication of her new book ‘Now What? On a Mission to Fix Broken Britain’, Carol revealed the secrets behind her famous figure that saw her crowned Rear of the Year in 2011 and 2014
She told the magazine: “I wear a good bra and jeans that hold you up. I generally have one meal a day - late afternoon.” Carol added that she also snacks on “raw sprouts” and carries a bag with her most of the time, and takes part in three 45-minute gym sessions per week.
NationalWorld’s resident health expert Professor Robert Thomas says: "Sprouting seeds and legumes are an excellent addition to the diet and a really healthy snack. They are rich in proteins, minerals and vitamins all of which support the body’s metabolism and immunity. Their high fibre content act as pre-biotics which enhance gut health.
“In particular, the sprouting process significantly enhances their levels of phytochemicals which have numerous protective properties. They dampen down excess inflammation and support anti-oxidative pathways which protect our DNA from toxic chemicals hence reduce the risk of many disease from covid, cancer, diabetes and dementia.”
The NHS also recommends that men eat around 2,500 calories and woman should eat 2,000 calories per day to maintain a healthy weight.
Carol added that despite her efforts, it’s not for the enjoyment of others. She said: “I don’t give a toss about what people say about how I look. I’m also old enough to not care about what anyone else thinks about me.”
The 63-year-old broadcast has spoken openly about her health and fitness regimes in the past, revealing that she regularly ‘detoxes’ twice a year. She also revealed on the Table Manners podcast last year that she hasn’t weighed herself since 1999.
She told hosts Jessie and Lennie Ware: “After the detox diet, I haven’t weighed myself since 1999 - don’t know what I weigh. I won’t let anyone tell me what I weigh - you know when you go for medicals. And by and large, when I’m home, I eat quite well.
“But if somebody’s bought me chocolates or whatever it might be, I’ll just find I’ll just eat them before I’ll go to the vegetables so I can’t have it in the house. I’m very happy - that’s all I’ve known for 20 years.”