Lorraine Pascale, the former model and celebrity chef, revealed how she lost an impressive four stone after the birth of her daughter. The 52-year-old, who has sold millions of copies of her cookbooks in the UK alone and hosted her own BBC show, shared her weight loss secrets on YouTube.
In a video titled: “Foods I ate to lose four stone, my memory and best lunch ever”, which has been viewed thousands of times, Pascale detailed her diet plan. She said: “When my daughter was born, I put on four stone. It took me a while to lose it but I just wanted to go through the kind of foods that I eat.”
Among her favourite foods are organic black bean spaghetti, kidney beans, matcha powder, tinned tuna or salmon and gluten-free quinoa puffs.
She also revealed what’s inside her fridge, including sweet potatoes, miso paste and capers, along with various fruits and vegetables such as beetroot, tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach. Other staples include Greek yoghurt, eggs, and ginger.
Pascale also suggested using tahini, a Middle Eastern condiment made from sesame seeds, as a dressing to add extra flavour to vegetables, reports Surrey Live.
In the middle of her video, she revealed a recipe for what she calls the “best lunch ever”.
The ingredients include sliced shiitake and sweet mushrooms, a halved sweet potato, ginger, cherry tomatoes, and sweet white miso paste. Lorraine opts for a packet from Clearspring, which is a blend of fermented rice and soya bean paste.
She begins by sauteĢing the mushrooms in a pan with some oil, a knob of butter, a pinch of salt and a dash of water. She then bakes the sweet potatoes and scoops out their insides.
The scooped sweet potato is placed in a bowl, drizzled with truffle oil and mixed with a generous spoonful of miso paste. She stuffs the sweet potato skins with this mixture and serves them on a bed of spinach, topped with the fried mushrooms.
In the comment section, many people praised Lorraine for sharing what her diet looks like. One viewer replied: “A bsolutely loved this recipe. All of my fav ingredients in one. Thanks Lorraine.”
A second asked: “Sweet potatoes in the microwave, why didn’t I think about it?!? Brillant idea!” A third wrote: “Congratulations on the 4 Stone loss. I love sweet potatoes!”
Miso paste is widely recognised for its health benefits, being rich in vitamins, minerals, and beneficial bacteria and enzymes. Incorporating miso into your diet can contribute to a balanced nutritional plan.
It’s packed with vitamins that can boost the immune system. Certain types of miso may also support neurological and psychological health.
Thanks to the fermentation process, the nutrients in miso are broken down into simpler forms, making them easier for the body to absorb. Miso may also promote heart health, have anti-inflammatory properties, and help reduce the risk of strokes.
