A leading nutritional scientist and doctor has revealed the two items she strictly prohibits her children from consuming. Dr Federica Amati, acclaimed author of "Every Body Should Know This" and chief nutritionist at health science company Zoe, co-founded by Tim Spector, is a mother to two daughters with her model spouse Paul Sculfor. In a candid discussion with The Times , Dr Amati shared her commitment to keeping ultra-processed foods at bay in her household, highlighting two particular products that are completely off-limits.
Dr Amati was unequivocal about her stance on cola drinks, stating: "I don't see any benefit to drinking a cola at any point in life. That's something that I'm very black and white about. I don't see any reason for even trying them.
Fizzy drinks are the worst ultra-processed food [UPF] that exist. Full of artificial additives, full of sugar. It's insane how bad they are.
" Her firm approach extends to flavoured yoghurts as well. She explained: "Children's yoghurts have some of the highest sugar content in the food industry. I've got two daughters and it's really important that they have a good relationship with food.
I grew up in an Italian household. I've always thought of food as a pleasure. There's no 'good food' or 'bad food'.
It's all part of the food culture. I don't make my own sourdough." "I don't have my own kefir grains on the go.
I'm not home-making everything. What I do have is an environment in my home where the majority of the food is whol.