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Celebrity Diet Secrets - Ali Bastian

Strictly star Ali Bastian, 27, tells us what’s in her fridge

Where do you shop?

At Sainsbury’s or at Fresh & Wild stores, as I try to buy organic where possible.

What’s your typical daily diet?

If I bother with breakfast it’s a pain au chocolat and a skinny latte. Lunch is often a salad with lots of veg like broccoli, and dinner might be pasta or fish and veg. I’m not a pudding person, but I sometimes snack on biscuits at work.  

Do you ever diet?

I once tried the Atkins diet but I only lasted about a day. Diets don’t work for me – I just try to eat healthily.

What three items would you take to a desert island?

Chocolate, lots of seafood and linguine pasta.

What’s your favourite comfort food?

I’m a big fan of chips and often have them about once a week.

What’s your most memorable meal?

I once went on a date to a French restaurant and my date ordered snails. When the waiter put them down in front of me, I screamed and leapt away from the table!

What’s your favourite drink?

Pink champagne. I always drink it on special occasions.

Nutritionist Dr Barbara Wilson says:

“Ali’s diet is good, but she should swap her high-fat, high-sugar breakfast of pain au chocolat for wholegrain cereals like Weetabix or All Bran – high-fibre foods that will keep her energy levels stable. She might be surprised to learn that a small skinny latte contains about 120 calories, so she should try to opt for a decaff coffee with skimmed milk instead.”

FRIDGE HEALTH RATING 7/10