Kitchen Confidential: What does Gabby Logan eat?

Endlessly fascinated by what other people really eat? Us too! We got 41-year-old telly presenter, mum-of-two and owner of one hot bod Gabby Logan to share her day on a plate. But what does our nutritionist Carina Norris make of her diet?

Breakfast

‘I have a Nutribullet blender and always whizz together a super-healthy drink in the mornings, to which I add various powders. I blitz kale, ginger, turmeric, wheatgrass, cocoa, linseed and bee pollen with coconut water. I’ll have that with half a wholegrain bagel with peanut butter or an egg.’

Carina says:

‘By having her wholegrain bagel with an egg or peanut butter, Gabby gets a slow- release carb and protein combination with a low glycaemic index, providing a blood glucose rise that’s slow and sustained. But it would be even better if she enjoyed the whole bagel.’

‘Gabby’s breakfast drink provides an extra nutrient boost. Kale is a member of the brassica family, which contains sulphur compounds that could reduce cancer risk. It’s also a good source of vitamin K and potassium. Linseed provides healthy omega-3 essential fatty acids, linked with cardiovascular/heart and brain health.’

‘Cocoa is a great source of antioxidant polyphenols, which studies suggest could promote fat burning; wheatgrass is also rich in antioxidants. Plus ginger, turmeric and bee pollen are used as health promoters and in traditional medicine.’

Lunch

‘I have vegetable soup or a salad with mozzarella and avocado. I want food to make me feel good, so lots of veggies – ideally locally grown and seasonal.’

Carina says:

‘Mozzarella has protein and calcium for healthy bones, and avocado is fantastic for monounsaturated fats, which help keep our cholesterol levels healthy. The salad provides vitamins, minerals and plenty of fibre, but not much in the way of energy. I’d add a wholemeal roll, or a couple of slices of sourdough bread, with some olive spread. On soup days, I’d steer her towards one with protein – such as lentils or chicken – and once again add some wholegrain bread.’

Snack

‘A handful of almonds or a satsuma.’

Carina says:

‘Great choices; they’ll help Gabby maintain her energy and help keep her mood on an even keel. The protein and unsaturated fats in almonds make them another sustaining low-GI food – perfect for snacking. And fruit is great for sweet cravings – plus citrus fruits contain a good dose of vitamin C, to support Gabby’s immune system.’

Dinner

‘I used to eat out a lot but now I cook more from scratch. At this time of year, my go-to dinner is a stew with beef and gorgeous root veg. Delicious! I have a savoury tooth – I never want a dessert.’

Carina says:

‘As Gabby is cooking at home, she can choose lean cuts of meat and add plenty of nutritious roots. Carrots are rich in healthy fat-soluble compounds such as betacarotene; the fat in meat makes it easier to absorb – a clever combination. Red meat has a lot of bad press, but it’s a good protein provider. Plus it supplies iron which helps prevent anaemia, and zinc for immunity. NHS guidelines say a max of 70g of red meat a day is fine.’

Drinks

‘A bottle of water on the go – I add lime juice to make it more palatable. I also have two cups of coffee.’

Carina says:

‘Coffee is a useful alertness-booster. Up it to four cups a day and this could help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes*. It’s not as hydrating as water. So I’m glad Gabby has a water bottle on the go. ’

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Kitchen Confidential: What does Gabby Logan eat?

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Gabby Logan shares her day on a plate, and our very own nutrition expert Carina Norris, tells us what she thinks of what Gabby Logan eats.

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Roisin Dervish-O'Kane

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