Jamie Oliver Loses Two Stone In Three Months, Thanks To Sleep And Seaweed
Jamie Oliver Reveals The Secret To His Dramatic Weight Loss
Rachel Moss— The Huffington Post UK
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For the past 10 years, Jamie Oliver has campaigned tirelessly to reform school dinners in the UK and ban turkey twizzlers for good.
But in the background, the celebrity chef has also given his own diet a complete overhaul.
In the run-up to his 40th birthday, Oliver has lost around two stone in the space of three and a half months.
The key to his body transformation? Sleep and seaweed, apparently.
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Jamie Oliver left in 2010 and right in March 2015
Oilver has gradually slimmed down since her became a household name 16 years ago with BBC show The Naked Chef, but this year he's made a conscious effort to improve his health.
"When you come to 40, you think you’ve got a while, but it’s ticking," he said.
"You start to realise that you’re half dead, so let’s get on with it. I want to get as old as possible, and to do that you’ve got to live a certain way. That’s the rules of the game."
He studied nutrition and consulted sleep experts to lose the two stone.
In another interview, Oliver went into detail about ditching comfort foods and adding new ingredients to his repertoire, such as seaweed.
"I thought seaweed was hippy, globetrotting stuff but our ancestors ate seaweed. It’s got a load of iodine and it’s the most nutritious vegetable in the world. I’m saying lose it in a minestrone because that stuff is really, really good for you. It’s like dynamite – fibre, nutrients, all the minerals, aids digestion – unbelievable," he said, according to the MailOnline.
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Jamie Oliver at Food Revolution Day 2015
He's also recommended eating a handful of nuts per day, using home-grown herbs for seasoning and switching meat for eggs on occasion to keep your body healthy.
On top of that, he's trying to be more mindful about the amount of alcohol he's drinking each week.
As well as shaking up his diet, Oliver has revolutionised his sleeping habits.
The chef previously admitted to surviving on just three and a half hours of sleep per night, but these days he's getting plenty of shut-eye.
"I was never getting enough of it and I didn’t understand the value of it. And I treat it like work. Just like I do with little Buddy [his four-year-old son] when I tell him to get to bed, I get to bed. I have little vibrating things that shake me when it’s 10pm."
If your goal is to keep losing weight, melon, which is rich in minerals like beta-carotene, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, copper and zinc is the ideal fruit. Melon boasts laxative properties that help along digestion and avoid fat storage which in turn prevents weight gain. Rich in fibers, it is also considered a belly-slimming fruit. Last but not least, melon has a very low calorie count (38 calories/100g or 3.5 oz). (credit:srqpix/Flickr)
Tea(02 of10)
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First and foremost, tea has virtually no calories (1 calories/100 g or 3.5 fl oz) and has a very low satiety level. In addition, the polyphenols found in tea aids in burning off fat while its diuretic properties help eliminate toxins. (credit:Dano/Flickr)
Lemon(03 of10)
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A strong antioxidant, lemon is an excellent health ally. The fruit activates the secretion of bile in your body's organism to better digest foods thanks to its high vitamin C levels. Finally, the citric acid found in lemons work to help the stomach burn fat and proteins. Lemon has a calorie count of 33 calories/100g or 3.5 oz. (credit:Photos By Clark/Flickr)
Pineapple(04 of10)
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Pineapple is known as one of the best foods for weight loss. It naturally contains bromelain which is an excellent fat-burning enzyme that favors the elimination of fats by breaking down their cell-tissue. The fruit has a calorie count of 33 calories/100 g or 3.5 oz. (credit:smin/Flickr)
Fennel contains no less than a dozen antioxidant elements, primarily flavonoids that work to eradicate free radicals. The vegetable is also rich in potassium and calcium with only 20 calories/100g or 3.5 oz. It's the ideal food to avoid weight gain while you boost your mineral intake. (credit:Nick Saltmarsh/Flickr)
Carrot(07 of10)
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This orange vegetable contains a high concentration of carotenoids (vitamin A), beta and alpha carotene. A 100g (3.5 oz portion) covers more than half of the daily requirements for an adult. It also contains both vitamins B and K and provides a worthy quantity of potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron. Carrots have a calorie count of 36 calories/100g or 3.5 oz. (credit:swong95765/Flickr)
Cherry Tomato(08 of10)
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These small vegetables pack a rich volume of magnesium, calcium, vitamin C and B9. Its diuretic properties help to eliminate a large amount of toxins which helps avoid storage of fats. Only 29 calories/100g or 3.5 oz. Photo courtesy of Christian Schnettelker (credit:manoftaste.de/Flickr)
Raspberry(09 of10)
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Thanks to its high-fibre content, raspberries help digestion. The sweet fruit is also rich in vitamin C, magnesium and calcium. Raspberries number 45 calories/100g or 3.5 oz. (credit:mindwhisperings/Flickr)
Cucumber(10 of10)
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Composed of 97 per cent water, the cucumber is the number-one diuretic food of this list. It encourages and even accelerates weight loss. Rich in vitamin K, it has one of the lowest calorie counts with 12 calories/100g or 3.5 oz. (credit:Stacy Spensley/Flickr)