Dear readers, Welcome to the third issue of At Home with Gillian McKeith. Picking up this magazine means you have already taken your first step to a healthier and more energetic lifestyle. With cases of obesity spiraling out of control in this country and a massive increase in the number of related medical conditions, making that move to change the way you live could actually mean you will live longer. At t ...

To help you reach that five-a-day requirement, take a look at our A to Z of vegetables. You may discover some you never even knew existed… Gillian is a keen advocate of vegetables, which she calls ‘nutritional superstars’. They are indeed powerful adjuncts to health – and their immune-boosting antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals not only help you look and feel good, b ...

Whether you need to lose weight or simply want to improve your health, the answer lies in what you eat. Follow Gillian’s simple seven-day plan and discover a slimmer, more energised, all-round healthier you Day 1 7am Meditation 7:15am 1 glass warm water with lemon juice 1 liquorice tea 7:30am Go for a brisk 30 minute walk 8:15am 1 pear 30 minutes later Peach, apricot and banana smoothie (see Recipes) ...

Like all the best superheroes, these superfoods are powerful, packed with energy, and should be handled with care ‘Some foods are worth their weight in gold – they’re what I call superfoods,’ explains Gillian Mckeith. ‘And if you’re making a commitment to eating healthily and well, these will become your store cupboard superstars. Include one or two at a time in your diet ...

Smoothies, juices and herbal teas are not only tasty and easy to make, but a great way to cut your intake of fizzy drinks, caffeine and alcohol Healthy living Today’s busy schedules make convenience food a necessity for many of us. But if you’re worried that a wealth of ready meals means you’re not hitting your five-a-day target for fruit and veg, then juices and smoothies could be the ans ...

When three brides-to-be have their eye on the same designer wedding dress, there’s only one woman to decide who gets to wear it on their wedding day (Gillian McKeith) The idea is simple: get three overweight brides-to-be who want to lose weight for their fast approaching nuptials, but who just can’t find the motivation. What’s the ultimate bait for our curvy trio? The one thing that that ...

Follow these easy flab-fighting moves to give you thinner thighs in as little as 15 minutes a day… Who doesn’t want wobble-free thighs? Well, the good news is that it is possible to radically tone and firm up your legs in just a few minutes each day if you follow these core moves – do them twice a day (morning and evening). After a couple of weeks you will find they become easier, so try a ...

One minute they are the size of a small country, the next they look like the wind could blow them over – are celebrities (and us mere mortals) who yo-yo diet actually risking their health? We all want to be lighter, whether it’s a couple of lbs or a couple of stone, but some celebrities seem to take this to the extreme. Remember the gasps when Geri Haliwell returned to the stage at The Brits a fe ...

There are a mind-boggling array of products and treatments out there, all purporting to provide the elixir of eternal youth – but what’s the right solution for you? We take a look through the assortment of methods that are said to contribute to creating a younger you – from the most basic lifestyle changes to some exotic supplements and non-surgical procedures that use the very latest techno ...

If you find yourself feeling faint or light-headed, it could be a sign your blood sugar levels have dipped – find out how to prevent yourself running out of steam… Our bodies need enough energy to accomplish our daily activities. Fuelling it through a proper diet is similar to putting petrol in a car. When you don’t get enough of the right nutrients you won’t be able to function. Wha ...