HEALTH
M Y D IE T S E C R E T S
‘Love Island gave me confidence’
Reality star India Reynolds, 29, on learning to accept her natural curves and the surprising benefits of following a vegan diet HEIGHT 5FT 5IN WEIGHT 9ST 7LB DRESS SIZE 10 Hi India! How often do you work out? I try to exercise three times a week, even if it’s not going to the gym. I like going on long dog walks and doing a bit of yoga in the morning.
What do you do in the gym?
What’s your go-to takeaway? Pizza Express do really good pizzas with vegan mozzarella.
Are you body confident? Yeah, I think so. I’ve modelled for a long time so I’m aware of my body and I’ve got used to it. I used to be really strict with going to the gym and dieting, but as I’ve got older I’ve learnt to be more accepting.
Does being in the public eye make you feel under more pressure to look good?
What’s your guilty pleasure? I like chocolate a lot. It’s annoying sometimes because if I’m craving it when I’m out and about, it isn’t always easy to get vegan chocolate.
Have you ever tried any diets?
Since doing Love Island, I almost feel less pressure to look a certain way. Before, when I was modelling, you were always looking at the girls around you, whereas now I feel like it’s better to represent a natural body shape.
I’ve done a lot of shake diets and also counting carbs and calories. I used to stick to it for a bit and get results, but it made me miserable. I love food so much!
What’s your top health tip?
Are you a healthy eater?
If you want to lose weight, do things you can incorporate into your lifestyle. Don’t start ridiculous ways of eating that are so far from what you’re used to. Make small changes.
I’ve been vegan for two and a half years so I feel like that makes me healthier – mainly because it’s harder to eat cake! I gave it a go
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Do you have a favourite part of your body? I’ve got quite good boobs!
MY FOOD DIARY Protein porridge with a banana Vegan salad from Pret with falafel, houmous, brown rice, quinoa, cabbage, carrot and cucumber
WORDS: Georgia Trevitt PHOTOS: Getty
Do you have a favourite meal? Something homely like a vegan shepherd’s pie.
Circuits and cardio. Even if it’s only for 20 minutes, as long as I know I’ve worked hard, I’m ready for the day.
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after watching documentaries about it. I lost a bit of weight at the start, but it’s also had other benefits – my hair used to be thin and now it feels thicker.
Sweetcorn and mushroom pie with mashed potato and broccoli and peas Carrot sticks and houmous
NUTRITION CONSULTANT IAN MARBER SAYS… “While oats are indeed a grain, they contain a notable amount of protein and a 100g serving offers almost 17g of protein. It’s not necessary to add more, especially if it’s a supplement. India might be better off adding some walnuts, which provide protein as well as some omega 3 fats. “India eats a really good mix of foods, and lunch highlights that these days great vegan options can be found on the high street. Most of us get only 18g of fibre a day, but we need around 30g. It seems that India is getting the recommended amount, which is unusual. “Overall, this is a very n w Ia Follo er on good vegan diet, with b r a M ter decent amounts of Twit rber ma n a protein as well as fibre.” i @
