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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 Record
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Bake Off icon Mary Berry issues heartbreaking plea as she tells crowd 'I'm deaf'
Former GBBO judge Mary Berry, 90, was heard telling the crowd at the the Fortnum and Mason awards ceremony in London that she was "deaf" as she asked them to keep the noise down Dame Mary Berry has made a heartfelt appeal to an audience as she told a crowd she's "deaf" during an awards ceremony. The incident unfolded at the recent Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards, where the beloved former Bake Off judge was honoured with a special award. However, she encountered problems with the noise levels from the "raucous" crowd present. Taking the stage at The Royal Exchange in London, the esteemed chef implored the attendees to quieten down, underlining the significance of the event. Mary, who celebrated her 90th birthday recently and is currently involved in a new project with the BBC, insisted on the necessity to "must hear every single person" before disclosing to the audience that she is "deaf," as reported by the Mail. The Mail quoted her saying: "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 discussions about her health, the television personality recounted how she was "lucky" to only have a mild case of polio at age 13, which was before the polio vaccine was available. Although Mary's condition mainly affected one side of her body, she still experiences issues with one hand, which some mistakenly attribute to arthritis. Celebrated chef Mary Berry has opened up about her health struggles, including spending three months behind a glass screen to prevent infection. In an interview with Radio Times, she discussed the impact on her work, saying: "Everybody thinks I've got arthritis. I look a bit funny when I'm rolling pastry, but I have no other difficulties whatsoever." In 2021, the culinary icon had a fall in her garden that resulted in a broken hip, leading to surgery. She credits playing croquet for aiding her recovery and getting her joint moving again. Despite these challenges, Mary shows no signs of slowing down, with a new show expected to hit our screens later this year. A source shared that the programme will be a "tribute to the Mary's joy of cooking". The upcoming show is reportedly being produced by Sidney Street, the same company responsible for Foolproof Dinners, and will feature some of Mary's fondest memories and beloved recipes. With five decades of television presence and over 12 million cookbooks sold, Mary Berry's latest six-part series, accompanied by a cookbook of the same name, is set to premiere in the autumn. The source added: "Mary is a national treasure so what better way to celebrate her than a new series. It'll be a tribute to the Mary's joy of cooking and sharing good food."
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Great British Bake Off's Mary Berry says 'I'm deaf' as she issues emotional appeal
Former Great British Bake Off judge Dame Mary Berry, who recently turned 90, was attending the Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards when she made the admission Dame Mary Berry made a heartfelt plea to the audience at an awards ceremony as she told a crowd she's "deaf". While accepting a special award at the Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards, held at The Royal Exchange in London, the former Great British Bake Off judge was reportedly affected by the "raucous" crowd. Mary, 90, requested silence so everyone could be heard, emphasising the significance of the event. She explained: "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." Mary, who is working on a new BBC show, has spoken about her past health struggles as she detailed her experience with polio, which she contracted at 13. She described herself as "lucky" for only having a mild infection before a vaccine was developed. However, the condition left one side of her body predominantly impacted, causing lasting damage to one hand – often mistaken for arthritis. Mary Berry's journey to culinary stardom wasn't without its hardships, as she reveals spending three months isolated by a glass screen from her parents early in life to ward off infection. Speaking to the Radio Times, Mary shared insights into how this period influenced her career. Despite having a twisted spine, Mary insists: "Everybody thinks I've got arthritis. I look a bit funny when I'm rolling pastry, but I have no other difficulties whatsoever." Her health battles continued in 2021 when she had a fall in her garden that resulted in a broken hip. After surgery, she attributed her recovery of joint movement to playing croquet. And there's no sign of Mary slowing down. A new show is on the horizon for later this year. An insider disclosed that it will be a "tribute to the Mary's joy of cooking". The upcoming program, expected to be produced by Sidney Street, the same company behind Foolproof Dinners, promises to blend Mary's cherished memories with her classic recipes. With five decades on TV and more than 12 million cookbooks sold, Mary's latest venture—a six-part series and accompanying book—is eagerly anticipated for release this autumn. An unnamed source said: "Mary is a national treasure so what better way to celebrate her than a new series. It'll be a tribute to the Mary's joy of cooking and sharing good food."
