I’M A CELEBRITY star Tulisa Contostavlos has revealed the one superfood she eats all week to stay toned and slim.
The N-Dubz star, 36, has thrown herself into life in the jungle, recently eating a sheep’s testicle, in what has been described as the “worst eating trial ever”.
And the former X-Factor judge has revealed that she isn’t too fazed about the measly portions of food on offer during in the camp, as fasting is a big part of her diet.
Speaking to Heat World, she said: “I always like fasting for health purposes.”
In the same interview, Tulisa added that she often eats just one superfood the entire week, to keep her figure.
She said: “Sometimes, I spend a week eating lentils, so I don’t think [food in the jungle] is going to bug me as much as others.”
Lentils have a number of surprising health benefits and have been linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity.
Experts have also linked the legumes to longer life expectancy.
Dan Buettner is an explorer of the earth‘s rare “blue zones” which include parts of Japan, Greece California and Costa Rica.
In these areas residents are reported to be 10 times more likely to live to 100 than those in the United States, although the legitimacy of this is often disputed.
Dan said: “Eat lentils and I’ll see you when you’re 100 years old.”
“These humble legumes promote heart health, balance blood sugar levels, and keep you full and energised.
“Embrace the longevity secrets of the Blue Zones and add more lentils to your diet.”
Helen Bell, a nutritionist at Help & Advice echoed this, revealing that lentils are not only “heart friendly” but help regulate blood sugar levels, due to their “low fat content.”
However, she warned that eating them every day, as Tulisa does may not be wise, as a varied diet is preferred.
She told The Mirror: “In my view, lentils are incredibly nutritious and can indeed be considered a superfood.
i'm A Celebrity is back for its 24th series, with a batch of famous faces living in the Aussie jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars on the show this year..
Coleen Rooney – Arguably the most famous name in the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney, has made a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to be on the show this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever.
Tulisa – The popstar and former X Factor judge has made her triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year’s I’m A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz, Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal.
Alan Halsall – The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he has become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities.
Melvin Odoom – The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. Melvin has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet – the Aussie jungle.
GK Barry – The UK’s biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women. She has even gone on to endorse popular brands such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers.
Dean McCullough – A rising star amongst this year’s bunch of celebs, Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live.
Oti Mabuse – The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She originally found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV’s Dancing On Ice.
Danny Jones – The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle, after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he’s now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice, along with bandmate Tom Fletcher.
Jane Moore – The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist is braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge – having recently split from her husband. It will be Jane’s first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past.
Barry McGuigan – Former pro boxer Barry is the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan. It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to bowel cancer. He told The Late Late Show in 2021: “She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache.”
Maura Higgins – The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard. Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year.
Rev. Richard Coles – Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity, and he’s ready to spill the beans on his former employer. The former Communards and Strictly star, said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year. An insider said: “Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth.”
“They are packed with protein, fibre, and essential nutrients like iron and folate, making them a staple in many healthy diets.”
“However, eating the same food continuously can lead to nutrient deficiencies.
“I’d always encourage people to mix up their meals with different proteins and vegetables for a more balanced diet.”
On Saturday’s installment of I’m A Celebrity, things got heated during a Bushtucker Trial as Tulisa turned on presenter Dec Donnelly.
As Tulisa took part in the TV Dinners eating challenge alongside Reverend Richard Coles, the pair faced gross dishes and some of the most disgusting animal dishes imaginable.
As Tulisa was served up a sheep’s testicle, she rounded on Dec as he tried to quiz her during the eating challenge.
Picking up the animal part, she asked: “This whole thing?” before biting into the huge testicle.
As she began chewing the sheep’s testicle and visibly gagging, Ant commented: “Oh that’s a big old chomp that one”.
Dec then asked her how it compared to her grandmother’s kleftiko – a Greek lamb dish.
He asked: “Is this anything like your nan’s kleftiko?”
Whilst Tulisa appeared to ignore the comment and struggled to chew, Dec asked again causing Tulisa to bite back: “I am not talking to you during this one.
“You’re not helping.”
