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We all know the amazing benefits of fruit and vegetable in our diet and we strive to eat our recommended daily dose of five a day – but it isn’t enough, it would seem.

A new study has revealed that the recommended five portions of fruit and veg a day may not be enough – and that we actually need seven or more.

The study which was carried out by the University College London found that people who ate seven or more portions of fruit and veg per day had a 33% reduced risk of dying than those who didn’t.

It was found that people who ate seven or more helpings per day had a reduced risk of dying from cancer by up to 25% and from heart disease by up to 31%.

Dr. Oyinlola Oyebode, the study’s lead author made the message of the research clear: “The clear message here is that the more fruit and vegetables you eat, the less likely you are to die at any age.”

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SHEmazing! TV offers you your daily 90 second update rounding up the showbiz news.

Today’s highlights include Beyonce being sued by fans after concert crush,  Bieber getting off scot-free and Jennifer Love Hewitt’s black cotton wedding dress!

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Well, this invention may encourage you to get off the couch and get into the bedroom!

A new online tool called the Sex Calculator tots up the calories you burn during sex.

All you need to do to see just how hard (or not so hard) you need to work out for the rest of the day is put in your gender, body type, position used and length of session and the rest is done for you.

Would you use a sex calculator?

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Nigella Lawson was turned away at a London airport after being banned from the US for taking drugs.

The celebrity cook was due to fly from London to Los Angeles to act as a judge on TV cooking show The Taste but was reportedly not allowed on the plane.

The 54-year-old ‘Domestic Goddess’ confessed under oath during a trial last year that she had snorted cocaine several times and smoked cannabis in front of her children.

Although Scotland Yard did not act over her confession, it seems the US authorities are taking a tougher stance.

Nigella is said to have arrived alone at Heathrow airport on Sunday morning to catch a direct British Airways flight to LA.

She is thought to have checked in and passed security before being told she could not board her plane. She had to return to the first class check-in to arrange to collect her hold luggage.

The celebrity is said to have tried to enter the US by registering online for permission to travel and confirming she had not been arrested or convicted of offences including taking illegal drugs.

However, the US reserves the right to ban visitors to their country if they have admitted to drug use, even if they have not been convicted.

Before going to the airport, Nigella posted a photo on Twitter with the caption, “Packing for my holiday!”

The photo showed a sunhat, a tube of Colman’s Mustard and a small tin of Maldon sea salt.

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Scarlett Johansson has admitted that she was nervous about going make-up free for Vanity Fair’s 20th anniversary edition.

Talking to Queen Latifah, the Captain America: The Winter Solider actress admitted to wanting to hide her face behind her hair.  She said: “It seemed so close, move that camera… I want to put my hair in my face and make it messy.”

However, The Avengers star wasn’t alone in going bare-faced as Labour Day actress Kate Winslet also took the plunge.

The photographs were taken by photographer Chuck Close who told Vanity Fair: “’I don’t do glamour shots, and they’re not airbrushed or whatever. So they can be, um…they can be rough.”

It’s not the first time the American actress has gone bare as she had to do a nude scene for her latest film, Under the Skin.

Talking about stripping off for camera, Scarlet said: “It really made me aware of when I was doing it, all the kinds of judgments and all of these things we place on ourselves. How self-conscious you can be about the way you look, your own vanity … It was really challenging but it was interesting.”

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A super sweet waxwork of Katy Perry has travelled all the way from Australia to make its home at Madame Tussauds London.

The figure of the Roar singer is kitted out in one of the glitzy costumes from her California Dreams tour and will be based in the London museum over the Easter period to celebrate all things sweet.

Visitors will be treated to free sweets, while taking in the giant gummy bears, cupcakes and candy canes that are part of the delicious display.

Nicole Fenner, the museum’s publicity manager, said, “Katy’s amazing wax figure is paying us a visit from Madame Tussauds Sydney, and as it’s Easter we thought we’d pay tribute to some of the singer’s famous confectionary-themed performances.”

“We wanted to create something suitably fantastical and this candy-themed set is the perfect backdrop for her breath-taking outfit, which has been created especially for Madame Tussauds by Katy’s own costumers,” she said.

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Sometimes it can be hard to know if you are doing the right things you need to do to shift those stubborn pounds.

These tips can help you reach your weight-loss goal healthily.

1. Don’t skip meals
Skipping meals will mess with your metabolism. Think about nutritious foods you can give your body rather than taking them away.

2. Drink more water
Ensure you get your 8-10 glasses of water a day to clear your body, mind and skin.

3. Exercise
Working out is essential for maximising weight-loss as well as toning and shaping the body. Try to get 30 mins a day.

4. No alcohol
You may not want to hear it, but if you want to lose weight, alcohol needs to be avoided.

5. Plan ahead
You will eat healthier if you have prepared food beforehand and know what you are having for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is when you haven’t planned ahead that the junk food looks more appealing.

6. Get moving
Skip the lift and take the stairs. Walk to work instead of driving – there are lots of things you can do to get that body moving more!

7. Reduce portions
Rather than pile the food onto a dinner plate, choose a smaller plate and if you are hungry then go back for more rather than struggling to finish a piled plate of food.

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One Direction’s Harry Styles has been immortalised forever in cracker form.

Food artist Nathan Wyburn was asked to create portraits of some of the UK’s most famous faces in Jacob’s snacks as part of the company’s new £10million campaign.

While artist Miss Cakehead built UK national treasures such as Stonehenge and the London Eye out of the snacks, Nathan focused on famous faces.

His inspired creations – made out of cream crackers and mini cheddars among other treats – include Cheryl ‘Cheddars’ Cole, Kate Middleton (Duchess of Creamcracker-bridge), Holly Willoughby (Holly Odditybooby) and now, Harry ‘Minicheddar’ Styles.

Over 12,000 Twiglets, 54kg of Cream Crackers and over 10kg of Mini Cheddars were used to make the artworks, which were unveiled last night at a London art gallery.

Nathan, a semi-finalist in 2011’s Britain’s Got Talent said, “We all know and love Mini Cheddars so to have the opportunity to create Cheryl Cole and Harry Styles out of them was so much fun.”

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Kirsten Dunst has shared her thoughts on what she thinks makes a relationship work.

The 31-year-old actress believes a relationship will only work if a man has a more masculine in a relationship, while women should take on more of a feminine role.

“I feel like the feminine has been a little undervalued. We all have to get our own jobs and make our own money, but staying at home, nurturing, being the mother, cooking—it’s a valuable thing my mom created. And sometimes, you need your knight in shining armour. I’m sorry. You need a man to be a man and a woman to be a woman. That’s why relationships work.”

Maybe that’s why her relationship with fellow actor Garett Hedund is still going strong.

The couple started going out after working together on the film, On The Road in 2012.

Dunst has revealed that she hopes to direct someday but says it isn’t something she will consider for a long time.

“I would love it. I love getting immersed in things and being busy all the time. It’s just that I’m not going to write my own script. Maybe in three years. Who knows? Maybe I’ll have children then. I probably will – one day – want to try it.”

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Even though it’s been two weeks since Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin have announced they were splitting up, reports are now circulating that the couple had “open marriage” for years.

One friend of the actress said that the couple “…were physically separated and emotionally”.

While another added: “They have been on and off for many years”.

This could explain the cheating rumours surrounding Chris Martin the last few days, as it’s been revealed by friends of Gwyneth that she didn’t care if he went out with other women.

Further reports are suggesting, that all the time that both Gwyneth and Chris spent apart as a result of work; had led them both into the arms of other people.

Either-ways, we don’t think the buzz surrounding Gwyneth and Chris is going to die down anytime soon.

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Had a stressful few weeks and looking to chill? Head to these remote locations, although some may be too hard to find:

Easter Island
Easter Island is located a few thousand miles west of the Chilean Coat. There are only around 4,000 people living there so you are guaranteed to find a quiet spot. There is a small airport on the island so you will be able to fly there.

Cape York Peninsula, Australia
Cape York Peninsula is located at the very tip of Australia and only with 18,000 people, most of them part of the country’s aboriginal tribes, you are guaranteed some quiet. Unfortunately, much of the area is inaccessible and it is considered to be one of the world’s largest undeveloped areas.

Motuo County, China
Untouched by the modern world, this small community doesn’t even have a road leading to it. So, if you decide here is where you want to go you will have to go through the Himalayas before crossing a 200 meter suspension bridge.

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A shot of Miley’s single cover for her remix of Adore You is currently circling the web.

The new image of the 21-year-old reaffirms that the singer is not shy when it comes to taking off her clothes.

The picture shows Cyrus wearing nothing but a white thong and a black thong as she straddles a horse.

Many have argued the nude picture was purposely leaked to build up excitement about her new single, after it didn’t perform as well as expected on the Billboard charts.

When it comes to Miley though, nothing seems to surprise us any more.

miley naked

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