Veteran actress Sherrie Hewson has opened up about the exact daily diet that helps her maintain her famously slim figure for television, while also revealing the one food that sends her into a panic.
The Daily Diet of a TV Star
The 75-year-old Loose Women stalwart, who has sported a slender frame for decades, detailed her eating habits in a candid new interview. Contrary to popular advice, Sherrie confessed she is not a fan of breakfast and frequently skips the first meal of the day altogether.
When she does indulge in a morning bite, her go-to is sourdough bread topped with crushed avocado. She jazzes this simple dish up with olive oil, garlic, basil, or chilli to add a flavourful punch.
Lunch for the actress typically consists of a 'big, crunchy salad'. She explained she might enhance it with tuna mixed with red onion, garlic, and mayonnaise. 'It has to be well-seasoned because tuna on its own is too bland,' she noted, highlighting her preference for bold tastes.
Dinner often leans towards a stir-fry, with teriyaki chicken served alongside coconut rice being a particular favourite.
A Crippling Phobia and an Exotic Mishap
Beyond her disciplined eating, Sherrie shared a surprising and severe phobia: she is terrified of walnuts. The fear is so intense she recalled almost passing out when her Loose Women co-host Kaye Adams once placed a walnut on the panel desk.
This phobia stands in stark contrast to her otherwise adventurous palate. She recounted a story from years ago in Cyprus where she unknowingly ate bull testicles, served as a local delicacy. 'I thought they were meatballs,' she told Closer magazine. 'I fled to the bathroom and was sick. I didn't tell anyone, everyone else was tucking in like it was normal.'
Loose Women Banter and Table-Kicking
In a separate recent revelation, Sherrie, who was a panellist on the ITV show from 2003 to 2017, shared that her candid comments sometimes got her into playful trouble. She recalled an incident a few months ago where she made an 'outrageous' remark live on air, prompting former co-star Coleen Nolan to kick her under the table.
'I said, on air: "Don't kick me", and she replied: "But I like to kick you!"' Sherrie laughed, describing it as the kind of good-natured banter that defined the show's atmosphere.
Sherrie Hewson's approach combines simple, flavour-focused meals with occasional skipping of breakfast, a routine that has clearly worked for her long career in the spotlight. Her stories of phobias and exotic food mishaps add a relatable and humorous touch to the lifestyle of a beloved television personality.
