Woman, 26, drops 6 dress sizes in a year after ditching late night snacking and microwave meals

A woman revealed how she dropped six dress sizes in a year by using time at home during lockdown to focus on meal prep and exercise.  Amber Lewis, 26, from Port Talbot, tipped the scales at 15st 3lbs in January last year, after piling on the pounds in her late teens. She admitted she turned … Read more

Mother claim catering firm sent them mouldy vegetables in free school meals box

The catering firm at the centre of the free school meals scandal has been slammed by two mothers who claim they were sent boxes containing mould-covered vegetables and rotten fruit. Chartwells came under attack last month after campaigning footballer Marcus Rashford shared a picture of a paltry food parcel sent to parents of children on free … Read more

Meals IN wheels! Indian restaurant offers ‘in-car dining experience’

Meals IN wheels! Indian restaurant offers ‘in-car dining experience’ so customers can enjoy a three-course dinner on their dashboard Varanasi, a Birmingham Indian restaurant, will offer a in-car dining experience ‘Posh’ drive-through will open on Friday February 12 ahead of Valentine’s Day   Customers will enjoy a full three-courses served on a tray on their dashboard By … Read more

Grandmother-of-two reveals she can whip up family meals for eight costing less than £1 per head

A savvy grandma-of-two has revealed how her freezer is always stocked with home-cooked meals for her family costing less than £1 per head, thanks to her dedicatoin to batch cooking.  Zena Heath, 50, from Bermondsey, London, began meal prepping in 1992, prompted by a desire to know exactly what’s going on her plate.  Her freezer … Read more

Mums preps 250 meals for a whole school term for only $75

Organised mum-of-two preps 250 meals for the school term for only $75 – including sandwiches, sausage rolls and miniature sliders An organised mum has prepared a whole term’s worth of lunch for her children   Rachael made 250 meals including sandwiches, sausage rolls and meatballs  The variety of food was stored in the freezer until it … Read more

Supermarket own-brand premium ready meals have DOUBLE the amount of fat as the cheaper options

While we all know that ready meals are not necessarily the healthiest choice, you might expect to get a more nutritious option for your money if you opt for a premium product.  However, Secrets of Your Supermarket Food has investigated the amount of fat and salt packed in supermarkets’ own-brand ready meals and found that the … Read more

Joe Wicks’s meals to keep you motivated

So, you’ve committed to new ways of eating and exercising — but come the middle of the week you’re wavering. Then there’s the small matter of lockdown . . . It’s a test for even the most driven among us. Don’t throw in the towel! Remember, these new routines are going to make you healthier, … Read more

DOI judge Ashley Banjo defends Rufus Hound’s ‘absolutely appropriate’ free school meals comments

Ashley Banjo has defended Rufus Hound’s ‘absolutely appropriate’ comments about free school meals after his remarks sparked 341 Ofcom complaints. The Dancing On Ice judge, 32, believes the comedian showed his ‘intelligence and emotion’ with his reaction, and said it’s only natural for him to ‘take cues from the real world.’ Ashley added: ‘The idea … Read more

Labour MPs tell Tories to give parents £15 in their accounts to buy food rather than provide meals

Labour MPs tell Tories to ‘put your trust in mums and dads’ and give parents £15 in their accounts to buy food for children during lockdown school closures rather than providing meals Images emerged last week of food boxes containing just £4 or £5 of produce Labour has now urged the Government to ‘sack the … Read more

Dancing On Ice gets political as Rufus Hound SLAMS the Government over free school meals scandal

Dancing On Ice kicked off with a bang on Sunday night as six of the twelve hopeful celebrity contestants showcased their talents on the rink. But the ITV skating contest got political during the action-packed launch show as Rufus Hound slammed the Government over the recent free school meals scandal. The comedian, 41, received the … Read more