IT is important to eat well to support our immune system in case it needs to fight back.
But while we are in lockdown it is also recommended that we consumer fibre to control weight gain.
Here are foods with a long shelf life that are packed with fibre to keep us feeling fuller for longer, and we also test tanning products for a natural glow.
FOGA PLANTSHAKES: Made from freeze-dried fruits and vegetables, one sachet provides two of your five a day. I was impressed by these powdered smoothies.
Peach and cayenne is my top pick – refreshing with a punch.
Banana and turmeric has 1.2g fibre per 3.6g pouch. (Foga.co, from £2.40 or £24.99 subscription boxes, 100 cal per 250ml).
NIM’S CRISPS: These air-dried fruit and veg crisps are high in fibre and vitamin C. There are no additives, and they are a healthy alternative to potato snacks.
I really liked the pineapple and beetroot flavour. T
hey have the crunch of potato crisps but instead of salt, the sweetness of the fruit complements the savoury veg. (Nimsfruitcrisps.com, from 95p for a 22g pack, 73 cal per pack.)
THE GREAT BRITISH PORRIDGE CO: Instant oats with ethically sourced fruit, nuts and seeds.
The blueberry and banana had crunch but lacked flavour. (Sainsburys.co.uk, £4 for 385g pack, 233 cal per 55g.)
BUDGET – St Moriz advanced pro tan boosting facial serum (superdrug.com, 15ml, £9.99): Designed to be mixed with your existing skincare, a few drops of this serum will deliver a radiant, glowing tan without losing the benefits of your day-to-day skincare.
I added it to my night cream for a bronzed glow.
For a budget option, this is a good product.
MID – Isle Of Paradise self-tanning drops (cultbeauty.co.uk, 30ml, £19.95): Allows you to create your very own shade of bronzed beauty.
Add as many or as few drops as you like to your face or body lotion for a streak-free tan.
It is 100 per cent vegan, cruelty-free and organic. After one use, my skin was sun-kissed. My favourite.
LUXURY – Sienna Sleep gradual tanning drops (cultbeauty.co.uk, 30ml, £19.99): Billed as “a holiday in a bottle”, it delivers an even, luminous colour that can be customised with drops added to moisturiser.
There’s no fake-tan smell.
I’m left with an olive-toned glow. Another great product.
