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I used ChatGPT as FREE nutritionist to rate my diet & turbocharge my health – it found TWO hidden dangers in my meals
CHATGPT is more than just my pocket therapist – it’s now my in-house dietician, too.
Armed with photos of my lunches and dinners, the no-nonsense AI chatbot found two risky mistakes I was making with all my meals, which no doubt means thousands of others will be too.
So how does it work?
Just upload a simple snap of the plate in front of you (I use the ChatGPT smartphone app for ease), which it then scans to figure out what you’re eating, and breaks it down to its nutritional contents.
Even without a description, it uses its clever machine mind to work out exactly what’s on your plate, forecast how many calories it has – and explain what the meal is missing, or has too much of.
Here’s what I uploaded – and ChatGPT’s analysis…
Meal #1: Noodle time
While not the healthiest meal in the world, a packet of Shin instant ramen is a go-to for me.
With no description from myself, ChatGPT managed to spot all the ingredients, from the shredded cabbage that was going floppy in my fridge to the dehydrated vegetables that came with the noodles.
It highlighted what was good about the meal, for example, how it was high in protein from the frozen prawns I’d added, and convenient due to the instant noodles.
Then, it explained exactly how I could make my go-to grub healthier – for example, I could have added more vegetables for fibre, sesame oil for healthy fats and tofu for calcium.
It also suggested I use a low-sodium broth or seasoning, and swap out the instant noodles for soba, udon or rice noodles – which definitely would have squashed the ‘convenience’ part of this meal.
If you tell ChatGPT your actual recipe or quantities, it can give you a more precise breakdown, too.
Meal #2: The Italian job
With this bowl of pasta, ChatGPT visually dissected the meal into two separate components: the pasta, and the bread.
However, it made a slight calculation error: there were actually three small slices of bread, not two as it said.
If you notice ChatGPT make an error like this, simply correct it and it will give you an adjusted breakdown.
The AI bot then gave me another set of strengths from the meal, such as that it was rich in healthy fats from the olive oil and nuts in pesto.
It also contained antioxidants from the basil blended into the pesto, and the olives in the fancy bread I treated myself to.
But what I thought was a fairly healthy meal – made with homemade pesto, for goodness sakes – wasn’t so much…
ChatGPT revealed that it was “moderate to high” in sodium (salt) from the Parmesan, high in refined carbs and low in protein.
What you should ask ChatGPT:
So you can get the same results, copy and paste my prompt into ChatGPT alongside a picture of your own meal:
“Analyse this meal and provide a nutritional breakdown, including calories, macronutrients, and other key nutrients.
“Then give me recommendations on what the meal is missing. Ie, not enough protein or too much sodium. Thank you!”
If you upload several meals at once, everything you eat in one day for example, you can then ask ChatGPT to spot any common problems.
Try this prompt: “Considering all of the meals above – please list all the positives and negatives they have in common.”
Image Credit: Alamy
Meal #3: Chickening out
ChatGPT’s clever AI brain can calculate the calories and nutritional content of each component of your plate.
Take this plate of roast chicken, for example, which has sides of homemade fries, broccoli and a butter tarragon sauce.
ChatGPT is able to estimate how much cholesterol is in the roast chicken and the quantity of sodium in the sauce
It then provides a breakdown of the meal with all components combined.
ChatGPT gave me a minor applause for my admittedly small portion of healthy greens and home-prepared fries, which have lower trans fats than processed ones.
It even noted that there was likely less sodium if the sauce was homemade.
The brutal verdict… and 2 hidden dangers
Taking a holistic look at three of my dinners over the past week, the AI bot warned me that my meals were all moderate to high in sodium – or salt, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
It said sodium was “likely elevated across all meals (from broth, pesto cheese, olives, sauces)” and recommended I use low-sodium broth alternatives and less Parmesan cheese.
The advice ChatGPT gave me
Protein
Rating: Adequate
Notes: Well done – maintain or slightly increase if active.
Fibre
Rating: Low
Notes: Add legumes, more veg, whole grains.
Sodium
Rating: Moderate–High
Notes: Use low-sodium broths and sauces.
Fat
Rating: Balanced, but some meals high in saturated fat
Notes: Be mindful of frequency, balance with leaner meals.
Vegetable Variety
Rating: Limited (Present, but in a narrow range, minimal variety, or not in optimal balance)
Notes: Add diversity – aim for 3–4 colours per plate if possible.
Whole Grains
Rating: Lacking (Significantly below recommended levels or nearly absent)
Notes: Swap in whole wheat pasta, brown rice, grainy bread.
The AI bot also recommended I taste my food before salting it – which I certainly don’t do enough.
ChatGPT also cautioned that my fibre intake was low, which can cause constipation, which no one wants.
It worked out that most of my meals have roughly 5g to 8g of fibre in them, below the ideal 10g to 15g per meal, and I was encouraged to eat more whole grains, legumes, and more varied portions of vegetables.
ChatGPT even offered to design a meal to avert these mistakes – something lighter, higher in fibre, and low in sodium to “help round out [my] week’s eating pattern”.
It’s worth noting that the more information you give the bot, the more accurate its calculations will be.
But if like me, you’re time-poor and looking for simple, actionable snippets of advice, it’s a great free tool.
Dangerous mistakes
Let's take a look at what could happen if my diet doesn't change...
A low-fibre diet – one without enough whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds – can lead to several health problems.
That includes constipation, digestive issues, and increased risk of chronic diseases.
Without enough fibre, the digestive process slows down.
The gut’s microbiome can be disrupted by killing off all the good bacteria, which could weaken my immune system.
A high-fibre diet can also decrease my risk of bowel and colon cancer.
Meanwhile, a high-sodium intake can lead to high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, kidney problems, and in extreme cases – brain damage.
Over time, a sodium-heavy diet can potentially lead to an increased risk of dementia and stroke.
Excess salt might also disrupt blood flow to the brain, damage blood vessels, and alter brainstem function – which can all lead to cognitive impairment.
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Ex EastEnders actress has ‘breakdown’ as she spots her ribs in picture after illness led to dramatic weight loss
MELISSA Suffield has shared an emotional post on social media after she unintentionally lost weight because of an illness.
Melissa, 32, was diagnosed with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) after experiencing “horrible nausea” in 2023.
Since battling SIBO, the former Lucy Beale star has shed weight unintentionally, with the results of this now visible.
Sharing a snap from inside a fitting room, Melissa could be seen donning a bright green plunging dress.
“I had a bit of a breakdown today,” Melissa began her post.
She said: “Today has been not a very good day.
“I had a bit of a menty b in the changing rooms while I was filming some bits.
“I’m sure light didn’t help, but I could see my ribs visible in the middle of my chest,” she explained, referring to her chest area visible because of the plunging neckline.
Melissa added: “And I just totally lost it. Like, cartoon floods of tears, unable to catch breath, that sort of thing.
“You can see it on my face, like I am seconds away from breaking the f*ck down. And that is indeed what then happened.”
Getting even more emotional, Melissa went on: “It’s just such a visible reminder of how much SIBO has taken from me. How much else I’ve lost along with the weight.
‘I HATE IT’
“And that doesn’t even begin to cover the mental/emotional impact.
“The fact that we glorify weight loss so much much is weighing so heavy on me, especially when I look in the mirror and see this. I hate it.
“I know there are people who would be overjoyed to see this, but when you lose the weight like this, trust me, it’s not a nice feeling. There is no accomplishment. Just a reminder of everything you have lost.
“And no matter how often I talk about it, I’m going through it alone. Nobody will ever truly understand, even if they’re going through it themselves.
“Nobody else will know what I’m thinking when my legs feel so heavy I can barely manage the stairs. Or how lonely it is when you’re still awake at 3am because the nausea won’t let you lay down.”
What is SIBO?
SIBO is also known as Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth.
Melissa experiences nausea, reflux, constipation, and other symptoms like her hair falling out and suffering from dry skin.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the condition occurs “when there is an abnormal increase in the overall bacterial population in the small intestine — particularly types of bacteria not commonly found in that part of the digestive tract.”
Symptoms are listed as a loss of appetite, abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, an uncomfortable feeling of fullness after eating, diarrhea, unintentional weight loss, and malnutrition.
Melissa then spoke about how she often talks about body confidence and embracing change, but noted how “this feels different” because there is “nothing to embrace”.
ANGRY BECAUSE OF SIBO
She added how the impact her long term illness has had on her body image is “wild” before saying her body is “broken”.
The former soap star then said how she has to be a mother, an attentive partner, a cleaner, a cook and everything else in between, but when she was in the changing room, it was just her.
“But in that changing room, nobody else, I’m just me. There aren’t any responsibilities or asks.
“So she puts it all down and she breaks in half.
“And then she dries her eyes, and she cracks on. Again,” she said.
Melissa then revealed the “two good things” to come out of the “breakdown”.
“I got angry,” she penned, revealing the first “good thing”.
“Yet again, another renewed fire for talking about SIBO. For educating as many people as possible. For helping people understand the symptoms, for forcing healthcare professionals to sit up and listen, for changing the perception, and for advocating for treatment.
“A fight I will always show up for, no matter what.”
She then revealed the second “good thing”, saying: “I bought the dress anyway. Because I love the colour, the cut, and of course, the pockets.
“I’m not going to let SIBO take anything else from me.”
‘THERE’S NO JOY’
Last year, Melissa opened up about her unintentional weight loss exclusively to The Sun.
“Obviously, I’ve lost quite a lot of weight this year,” Melissa began, adding: “But absolutely none of that has been through choice. None of it. Like I’m back in my pre-pregnancy jeans.”
‘She added: “But there’s no joy,” noting: “I don’t enjoy the fact that that’s happened at all in the way that you know, that’s like a goal for a lot of people.
“A) It was never a goal for me. But B) this is the complete antithesis of whatever I’ve ever wanted with my body.
“So that’s been tricky for sure. And then also, just on top of that, like my skin and my hair has been like affected.
“Now I’m dealing with feelings of, you know, not enjoying the way that I look, which is frustrating because I’ve done such a lot of work to get me to a place where.”
One of the UK’s oldest theme parks to open first water ride in 25 years
A BEACHFRONT theme park is set to open a new log flume ride for the first time in decades.
Dreamland in Margate is one of the UK’s oldest theme parks, dating back to the 1880s.
Becoming the current Dreamland in 1920, it was forced to close a number a number of times, only to be shut for good in 2005.
Yet it reopened in 2015 after a huge £25million renovations which has seen a number of new rides and attractions.
And one of the newest rides opening this year is the Log Flume.
The theme park once had the water ride more than 25 years ago, only to close the ride and sell it off.
However, it is set to reopen at the theme park.
The park’s operation manager Jack King said: “Anyone that works in the attractions industry or is an avid fan of all things Theme Park will appreciate the dying breed that is a UK based classic Log Flume.
“It is with absolute pride to see the installation of our new classic Reverchon Log Flume.
“It is so exciting to actually say Dreamland Margate will be opening its first Log Flume in about 25 years.”
An official opening date for the ride is yet to be confirmed.
In the mean time, you can also ride the Scenic Railway, one of the oldest wooden rollercoasters in the UK.
The Big Wheel, Pirate Ship, Dodgems and Rock ‘N’ Roller roller coaster are some other rides at the park.
Inside there is a huge roller rick and arcade as well.
And the theme park also runs a number of live music events, with big name acts this year include Haim, Tom Jones, McFly, Dizzee Rascal and Billy Ocean.
The theme park is free to visit, although they introduced new rider wristbands this year.
The £24.99 all-day wristbands give guests unlimited access to the rides.
Some even said Dreamland once rivalled Disneyland.
Chris Britcher, who grew up in Kent, told local media: “The early eighties was a time when the ultimate holiday seemed to be a mortgage-busting ticket to Florida and the Disney parks.
“But to me, as enticing as some of the rides across the pond seemed, Disney’s saccharine brand was enough to make Dreamland, the theme park formerly known, temporarily, as Bembom Brothers, appear to have their beating at every level.
“This was British charm, soaked in temperamental British sunshine and with good old British grit and grime thrown in.
Here is another major attraction opening at a UK theme park.
And a brand new theme park is opening in Europe – here is everything we know so far.
Normal-looking 3-bed house leaves people horrified by what’s hiding in the back garden – as people cry ‘it must stink’
FROM the outside, this semi-detached house for sale in County Durham doesn’t look too out of the ordinary.
However, people have been left grossed out at the photo of the back garden of this £130,000 property.
While the three-bedroom pad has a walled garden with turf, it’s the upkeep that has left internet viewers scratching their heads.
The photo, which was featured on the listing page, showed the garden appearing to be completely covered in dog poo.
The pooch in question was also in the shot, and it seemed like a lot of cleaning would need to take place to restore the faux grass.
According to the listing: “The well-kept home features 3 bedrooms, three-piece bathroom, spacious lounge, kitchen and rear garden space.”
The image has since been deleted from the site, but not before TikTok users had screenshotted it and shared their amazement.
The @housinghorrors account wrote on a video which has nearly 970,000 views: “I’ve never seen so much dog poop in my life.”
Zooming in on the dog, he wrote: “There is the culprit.
“He’s actually pretty cute, it’s not his fault. The owners have obviously not cleaned up after him.”
Many people were shocked at the sight, with one saying: “It’s plastic grass too, that will absolutely stink.”
Another added: “Poor neighbours.”
And a third commented: “The estate agent probably gave them fair warning to clean it up before going to take pictures.”
And one joked: “The dog showcasing his artwork.”
Aside from the poop, the home is said to have “valuable amenities in close proximity” and offers “rewarding rental returns.”
INCREASE YOUR HOME’S VALUE
The Sun spoke to Jonathan Rolande, property expert from the National Association of Property Buyers, who offered his top tip for selling your home – and it involves buying flowers and plants.
Sourcing up your space with some greenery will not only make it look better, but can also increase the value of your home by thousands of pounds.
Jonathan said: “You can spend about £200 on plants, and they can change the look of a room and make it feel fresh and bright.
“And you can take them with you afterwards.
“It increases the saleability. You buy some nice plants, clean the rooms and the estate agent photos will look a lot better.
“This means you get more people looking around, more competition, and you can barter the price more.”
Employing Jonathan’s tip could see you see you boost your sale price by roughly £2,800, all for minimal investment.
Jonathan added: “People buy into the dream of a house, the idea that you could move yourself in there.
“You can’t put a price on that. That’s what sells the property.”
Home upgrades that add the most value to a house
The best renovation to add value totally depends on your property, the local market and your potential buyers.
Zoopla shared a list of upgrades that will instantly add value to your home.
- Loft conversion – increase of 15%
- Off-street parking – adds £50,000 to property price
- New kitchen – increase of 15%
- Garage conversion – increase of 15%
- Cellar or basement conversion – increase of 10-15%
- Open plan living space – increase of 3-5%
- New bathroom – increase of 3-5%
Moment multiple cars & 30-tonne HGV collide in terrifying high-speed motorway pile-up… but is everything as it seems?
THIS is the moment a huge pile-up takes place on a motorway, involving multiple cars, a caravan and a huge 30-tonne heavy goods vehicle.
But while the destruction and terror brought about by the incident are all very real, not all is as it seems.
Indeed, the high-speed crash was all part of a carefully planned experiment conducted as part of a Channel 4 documentary titled Pile Up – The World’s Biggest Crash Test.
Carried out at a former RAF base in Scotland, the experiment involved recreating a high-speed motorway pile-up with eight vehicles and a 30-tonne lorry.
The cars involved were a Toyota Prius, Porsche Boxster, Volkswagen Golf GTI, Ford F-150, Audi A8, Dodge Grand Caravan, Mercedes ML and a Vauxhall Vivaro van.
The team used an almost 2-mile-long stretch of road, which was presumably an aircraft runway, and included white lines, a hard shoulder and motorway-grade varioguard barriers to make everything as realistic as possible.
Professor James Brighton and his team from Cranfield University’s Advanced Vehicle Engineering Centre led the study, which thankfully utilised cars that were remote-controlled from ‘pods’ but driven at motorway speeds.
Four members of the public took part, each selected to represent a cross-section of road users.
To make the pile-up as realistic as possible and to capture genuine reactions, the four selected drivers had no knowledge of the true nature of the experiment.
They were revealed as 19-year-old Caitlyn, who represents inexperienced drivers aged 17 to 24; Luke, 26, a “boy racer,” reflecting young male drivers who account for 65% of serious injuries or deaths; 66-year-old Lynn, representing older drivers aged 60+; and Tito, 57, a surfer and international driver familiar with UK and US road differences.
All four believed they were taking part in an experiment to improve motorway safety and advance their driving skills and were unaware they would be involved in a high-speed multi-car pile-up.
As they drove along at speed, a lorry swerved into their lanes to simulate a pile-up.
Over 90 cameras, drones and black boxes were used to capture the moment of impact, recording crash dynamics, vehicle data and driver reactions.
The experiment provides valuable insights into crash dynamics, safety systems and human behaviour during multi-vehicle accidents, while also highlighting areas for improvement in vehicle design and accident analysis.
The aftermath of the crash replicated several intricate details, such as a car sliding under the lorry and also demonstrated crumple zones, which are effective at absorbing impacts and saving lives.
Statistics on road safety
- Multi-vehicle crashes: Account for nearly 20% of all fatal road accidents in the UK (2020 data)
- Frequency of accidents: Someone is killed or injured on British roads every 16 minutes
- Injury and death rates: In 2022, almost 75,000 car occupants were injured, and nearly 800 died
- Speeding: 45% of UK drivers exceed motorway speed limits; speeding is a factor in 24% of fatal crashes
- Seatbelt use: 24% of drivers killed weren’t wearing seatbelts
For example, despite a massive rear shunt from a van, the Prius’ electric battery remained intact.
Afterwards, Marcus Rowe, a crash investigator, was sent to the scene of the accident – having not witnessed the crash – to figure out what happened using crash forensics.
One concerning finding was that airbags might not always deploy and largely depend on where the vehicle is hit, showing that safety systems can struggle with multiple impacts.
One thing that can’t be determined is a driver’s reaction in the heat of the moment, as one panicked motorist accelerated into the lorry, despite having come to a stop safely.
Lastly, it found that the hard shoulder is a dangerous place to be, as any drivers or passengers in the cars on the mock-up hard shoulder would most likely have lost their lives.
Speaking on the experiment, David Twohig, an Automotive Engineering Consultant, said: “The beauty of a lab-based crash test is everything is controlled.
“Everything is repeatable, but unfortunately, the real world is not a laboratory, and there are many, many variables.
“It might be the weather conditions, it might be the friction of the road surface, it might be temperature, humidity, the state of the driver, the mood of the driver – so I think that’s the limitation of the lab, it’s almost too good.”
Pile Up – World’s Biggest Crash Test airs Sunday 15 June at 9pm on Channel 4.