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Edinburgh Live
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Mary Berry shares one food she absolutely 'avoids' as she gets older
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Dame Mary Berry, the beloved TV personality and former Great British Bake Off judge, has revealed her secret to staying sprightly in later years: eschewing processed foods. The gastronomic icon, who recently marked her 90th birthday, remains an influential presence in the realm of culinary arts. On the Lessons From Our Mothers podcast, the mother-of-three emphasised her preference for fresh produce, relishing the opportunity to handpick items from farm shops and local butchers. She emphatically stated: "I avoid processed foods. Absolutely definitely. I love to shop at a farm shop and I don't mind knobbly vegetables." She added: "I go to my supermarket, I go to the butchers. If you go to a butchers you'll get advice as well as well as good meat." Having graced our screens as a Bake Off judge since the show's inception in 2010 until her departure in 2016, and having written upwards of 75 cookbooks, Mary Berry's illustrious career spans over fifty years. Despite her dynamic vitality, Mary confided to Surrey Live that she hasn't warmed up to a certain health trend. According to the Mirror, she disclosed her indifference towards kale, despite its reputation for various health benefits such as boosting immunity and reducing cancer risk, reports Nottinghamshire Live. Opening up on the podcast, Mary Berry divulged some personal musings, recounting: "I don't go with the trends. I'm not a huge lover of kale. I use to give that to my pony." The esteemed chef shared her fondness for certain vegetables, remarking, "I love cabbage. I'll promote that or watercress and all those sort of things." These comments emerged in the wake of Mary candidly discussing her health challenges, which recently came to light during a public appearance. She faced hardship with the noise level while attending the distinguished Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards, where she was honoured with a special accolade, much to the delight of fans. At the ceremony conducted at The Royal Exchange in London, Dame Mary approached the microphone and implored those present to lower their voices, stressing the event's gravitas. Dame Mary, who celebrated her 90th birthday not long ago, is currently engaged in a new BBC venture. She imparted the critical need for her voice to resonate with everyone gathered, confessing openly about her hearing impairment, as outlined by the Mail. The respected culinary icon addressed the audience, urging them to maintain a hushed tone: "Please do keep it very, very quiet. It's such an important occasion, and you must hear every single person that comes up here." Berry further emphasised, "I'm deaf and there are maybe one or two others that also find it difficult to hear everything." In past discussions regarding her wellbeing, Mary has deemed herself fortunate to have experienced only a mild encounter with polio at the age of 13, which happened before the widespread availability of the vaccine.
Daily Record
23-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
The 1 food Mary Berry 'avoids' to stay healthy and the fad she can't stand
The Great British Bake Off legend has shared her top tips for staying healthy in older age. TV legend Dame Mary Berry has shared her secret to staying sprightly as she ages, revealing that she steers clear of processed foods. The beloved Great British Bake Off icon, who celebrated her 90th birthday earlier this year, is admired for her longevity. In a candid chat on the Lessons From Our Mothers podcast, the mother-of-three explained her preference for fresh produce over processed options, saying she enjoys visiting butchers and supermarkets to select her own ingredients. The culinary queen Mary remarked: "I avoid processed foods. Absolutely definitely. I love to shop at a farm shop and I don't mind knobbly vegetables. "I go to my supermarket, I go to the butchers. If you go to a butchers, you'll get advice as well as good meat." Having graced our screens as an original judge on Bake Off from 2010 until 2016, Mary has also penned upwards of 75 cookery books across an impressive career spanning over 55 years. Despite her remarkable track record and active lifestyle in her 90s, Mary confessed there's one modern health craze she hasn't quite embraced, reports Surrey Live. The star baker admitted she's not keen on kale, despite its popularity due to numerous health benefits such as boosting immunity, supporting bone and heart health, and possibly lowering cancer risk. Mary expressed her views to the podcast listeners, saying: "I don't go with the trends. I'm not a huge lover of kale. I used to give that to my pony. "I love cabbage. I'll promote that or watercress and all those sort of things." Mary has made a poignant health revelation after facing difficulties at a recent public appearance. The incident unfolded at the Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards, where the beloved former Great British Bake Off star was recognised with a special accolade. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, she reportedly found the noise from the enthusiastic crowd challenging to cope with. The distinguished cook, who took to the stage at The Royal Exchange in London, implored the attendees to quieten down, underlining the importance of the ceremony. Dame Mary, who recently marked her 90th birthday and is currently working on a fresh venture with the BBC, stressed the need to "hear every single person" before revealing to the audience that she was "deaf". According to the Mail, she said: "Please do keep it very, very quiet. It's such an important occasion, and you must hear every single person that comes up here. I'm deaf and there are maybe one or two others that also find it difficult to hear everything." In past conversations about her well-being, the television personality has shared how she considers herself "lucky" to have had only a mild case of polio when she was 13-years-old, which was before a vaccine became available.
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Mary Berry explains the one food TV legend always avoids as she gets older
Great British Bake Off star Mary Berry has celebrated her 90th birthday and has opened up about the one food she avoids and the health fad she's not on board with TV legend Dame Mary Berry has shared her secret to staying sprightly as she ages, revealing that she steers clear of processed foods. The beloved Great British Bake Off icon, who celebrated her 90th birthday earlier this year, is admired for her enduring presence in the culinary world. During a chat on the Lessons From Our Mothers podcast, the mother-of-three explained her preference for fresh produce over processed options, highlighting her enjoyment of selecting her own ingredients from butchers and supermarkets. The esteemed former Bake Off judge Mary remarked: "I avoid processed foods. Absolutely definitely. I love to shop at a farm shop and I don't mind knobbly vegetables. "I go to my supermarket, I go to the butchers. If you go to a butchers you'll get advice as well as well as good meat." Having graced our screens as a judge on Bake Off from its inception in 2010 until 2016, Mary has also penned upwards of 75 cookery books across an impressive career spanning over fifty years. Despite her remarkable vitality, which sees her thriving into her tenth decade, Mary confesses there's one modern health craze she hasn't quite embraced, reports Surrey Live. The star baker admits she's "not a huge lover of kale," despite the vegetable's reputation for offering numerous health benefits such as bolstering immunity, supporting bone and heart health, and potentially lowering cancer risk. Mary shared with the podcast listeners: "I don't go with the trends. I'm not a huge lover of kale. I use to give that to my pony. "I love cabbage. I'll promote that or watercress and all those sort of things." This follows after Mary made a poignant health confession while struggling at a public event. The incident occurred at the Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards, where the former Great British Bake Off judge was bestowed with a special award. However, she reportedly had difficulty with the noise from the animated crowd. The respected chef, who took to the stage at The Royal Exchange in London, asked the audience to reduce their noise level, highlighting the importance of the occasion. Dame Mary, who recently marked her 90th birthday and is presently working on a new project with the BBC, stressed that it was vital to "must hear every single person" before revealing to the crowd that she was "deaf", as reported by the Mail. According to the publication, she implored: "Please do keep it very, very quiet. It's such an important occasion, and you must hear every single person that comes up here. "I'm deaf and there are maybe one or two others that also find it difficult to hear everything." In past conversations about her health, the television chef reflected on how she was "lucky" to have contracted a mild form of polio at the age of 13, prior to the availability of a vaccine.
Edinburgh Live
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
GBBO's Mary Berry shares simple diet change she's made to stay healthy in later life
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Dame Mary Berry, the venerable TV chef, has shared her secret to good health as she navigates her 90s - shunning processed foods for a more wholesome approach. The culinary icon and former Great British Bake Off judge disclosed to the 'Lessons From Our Mothers' podcast her preference for shopping at local farm shops and butchers over pre-packaged goods. The celebrated cook explained: "I avoid processed foods. Absolutely definitely. I love to shop at a farm shop and I don't mind knobbly vegetables. I go to my supermarket, I go to the butchers. If you go to a butchers you'll get advice as well as well as good meat." Having graced television screens since 2010 on the beloved baking show until 2016, and authoring upwards of 75 cookery books in over five decades, Berry is an institution in British culinary arts. READ MORE - The tragic message sent to Jay Slater at 3am the morning he went missing READ MORE - Katie Holmes breaks cover after Tom Cruise's awkward comment about Suri Yet, when it comes to recent food crazes, she admits there are some that she cannot quite stomach, confessing her distaste for kale, a vegetable praised for its numerous health properties. Berry expressed her opinion to the podcast audience: "I don't go with the trends. I'm not a huge lover of kale. I use to give that to my pony.", reports Surrey Live. (Image:for Kil) Instead, she champions other green staples, adding: "I love cabbage. I'll promote that or watercress and all those sort of things." Mary Berry recently made a heartfelt admission about her health challenges at a glitzy ceremony. During the Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards, where she was honoured with a prestigious accolade, Berry encountered difficulties due to the noise levels from the bustling crowd. The much-loved baking icon, who took to the stage at The Royal Exchange in the heart of London, called for quiet from those gathered, underlining the importance of the proceedings. Dame Mary, fresh from celebrating her 90th birthday and currently engaged with a BBC project, stressed that it was vital for the audience to "must hear every single person", before revealing to the assembly that she is "deaf", as reported by the Daily Mail. According to the news outlet, she implored: "Please do keep it very, very quiet. It's such an important occasion, and you must hear every single person that comes up here. I'm deaf and there are maybe one or two others that also find it difficult to hear everything." Berry has previously spoken openly about her health, noting how fortunate she felt surviving polio as a teenager, particularly before a vaccine became available.
Edinburgh Live
20-05-2025
- Health
- Edinburgh Live
BBC Great British Bake Off star Mary Berry admits she avoids this type of food for one reason
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Celebrated TV personality Dame Mary Berry has shared her secret to a long and healthy life, revealing that she steers clear of processed foods as she ages. The former Great British Bake Off star, who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, is admired for her remarkable longevity. In an interview with the Lessons From Our Mothers podcast, the mother-of-three explained that she prefers to shop for fresh produce herself, either at the butcher's or supermarket, rather than relying on processed foods. Mary, who was a judge on the Great British Bake Off when it was on BBC from 2010 to 2016 and has written over 75 cookbooks, said: "I avoid processed foods. Absolutely definitely. "I love to shop at a farm shop and I don't mind knobbly vegetables. I go to my supermarket, I go to the butchers. If you go to a butchers you'll get advice as well as well as good meat." Despite her impressive health and wellbeing, Mary confessed that there is one popular health trend she has struggled to adopt - kale. (Image: Getty Images for the NTA's) The leafy green vegetable is associated with several health benefits, including enhanced immunity, bone health, heart health, and a reduced risk of cancer. Mary shared her honest opinion on the podcast, saying: "I don't go with the trends. I'm not a huge lover of kale. I use to give that to my pony," reports Surrey Live. Instead, she expressed her fondness for other leafy greens: "I love cabbage. I'll promote that or watercress and all those sort of things." This follows a poignant revelation about Mary's health struggles, which were apparent at a recent public event. During the Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards, where the former Great British Bake Off judge received a special honour, she found it challenging to cope with the loud audience. The event, held at The Royal Exchange in London, saw Dame Mary take to the stage and ask the crowd to keep the noise down, highlighting the event's importance. (Image:for Kil) The renowned chef, who recently marked her 90th birthday and is currently working on a new BBC project, told the audience that she needed to "must hear every single person". In a candid admission, she shared with the crowd that she is "deaf", as reported by the Mail. According to the publication, Dame Mary urged the audience: "Please do keep it very, very quiet. It's such an important occasion, and you must hear every single person that comes up here. I'm deaf and there are maybe one or two others that also find it difficult to hear everything." In past conversations about her health, the celebrated TV chef spoke about contracting a mild form of polio at the age of 13, before a vaccine became available, and considered herself "lucky" in that regard.
