Debra Waters
Debra Waters is an experienced online editor and lifestyle writer with a focus on health, wellbeing, beauty, food and parenting. Currently, she writes for the websites GoodtoKnow and Woman&Home, and the publications Woman, Woman’s Own and Woman’s Weekly.
Previously, Debra was digital food editor at delicious magazine and MSN. She’s written for M&S Food, Great British Chefs, loveFOOD, What to Expect, Everyday Health and Time Out, and has had articles published in The Telegraph and The Big Issue. She also studied for an MA in Creative and Life Writing from Goldsmith's University in 2019.
When she’s not parenting, cooking new dishes or trying (in vain) to make her cats Instagram stars, Debra writes fiction – she won the Bridport Short Story Prize in 2020, which led to an interview on R4’s Woman’s Hour, and her stories have been long- and short-listed in a number of writing competitions.
Latest articles by Debra Waters
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Why is my vagina itchy? 14 reasons why you might have an itchy vagina and treatments you need to know about
Banish irritating itching for good with our helpful guide
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Is ketchup healthy? The best ketchup brands with reduced or no sugar
Do you love the red stuff but ever ask yourself 'is ketchup healthy?' We asked how much sugar is in regular ketchup and suggest lower-sugar alternatives.
By Debra Waters • Published
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Suffering with heartburn? Your questions about easing your stomach pain answered
For many people, it's really easy to cure
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How to roast pork belly
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How to make Yorkshire puddings
No roast is complete without them. Here's how to make Yorkshire puddings for the ultimate Sunday lunch.
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Five magical Christmas markets to visit this year
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Severely premature twins weighing under 1lb each battle the odds to survive
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First period after a baby: What to expect from your first postpartum period
The first period after a baby can be daunting. Here's what to expect – from how long a first postpartum period lasts to how to tell it's a period or lochia.
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Hot flashes in pregnancy - why do I feel hot and what helps?
Don’t let hot flushes hold you back
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Early menopause: causes, signs, symptoms and treatment
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Ras el hanout: What is Ras el hanout and how do you to cook with it?
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15 ways to reduce plastic waste
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How to cook halloumi
Want to know how to cook halloumi? This delectable cheese hails from Greece and is popular for its firm texture and its mild, fresh and salty taste.
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What is Ezekiel bread and is it healthier than other bread?
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How to cook lentils
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How to declutter your life - without discarding your past
A tidy house is a tidy mind, but while that rings true don’t live to regret throwing out things that help you remember. As writer Debra Waters discovered, you kept them for a reason.
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Postnatal exercise: Best ways to exercise after having a baby
Regular post-pregnancy exercise can improve posture and strength, as well as increasing your energy and overall wellness.
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Can anxiety stop you getting pregnant? The truth according to the experts
Can anxiety stop you getting pregnant? It won't help, but don't worry. Here's why anxiety can affect your abililty to conceive and what you can do about it.
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Low carb recipes: 25 healthy low carb dinner ideas
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Best healthy late night snacks for weight loss
You might think that eating at night will do your waistline no favours but are there healthy late night snacks for weight loss?
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Early menopause: three women share their stories
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16 low carb lunch ideas you can enjoy on a diet
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25 low calorie snacks that are filling and under 100 calories
When you're looking for low calorie snacks in the supermarket, wouldn't it be handy to know which options won't ruin your diet? We've rounded up over 80 low calorie snacks that you'll actually want to eat!
By Debra Waters • Published
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Male postnatal depression: Symptoms and signs of depression in dads
Charities are looking to break the huge taboo surrounding support for new fathers
By Debra Waters • Published