Dame Mary Berry, 91, reveals diet changes with age

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Dame Mary Berry has revealed that she and her husband eat less meat and smaller portions as they have grown older.

Dame Mary Berry, the 91-year-old Great British Bake Off judge who lives in Henley, has revealed changes to her diet as she and her husband Paul Hunnings have aged. Speaking in an interview with The Independent, Berry explained that the couple now eat less meat and smaller portions than they previously did.

Berry said: 'We eat less meat – we certainly eat meat and we enjoy it.' She added: 'Slightly smaller portions, because we're older. Lots of salad, an avocado Caesar salad, or a roasted fennel, onion and potato bake with parmesan on top.'

Vegetarian meals have become a regular feature of their diet. Berry described one of their favourites as vegetarian 'humble pie' made with cauliflower, cheese sauce and pastry, topped with leeks and peas. She also reflected on how ingredients available to British cooks have changed over her long career, noting that butternut squash and avocados were not available when she started cooking.

Berry is currently promoting her latest cookbook, Mary All in One, which features 120 recipes designed to be prepared using one pot.

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• Mary Berry, 91, reveals diet changes after becoming 'older'Great British Bake Off legend Dame Mary Berry, 91, has revealed changes to her diet since becoming "older".Oxfordshire Guardian · 12 Oct, 12:00
• Mary Berry, 91, reveals diet changes after becoming 'older'Great British Bake Off legend Dame Mary Berry, 91, has revealed changes to her diet since becoming "older".Oxford Mail · 12 Oct, 12:00

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