Debra Waters
Debra Waters is an experienced online editor and parenting writer. She also has a strong background on health, wellbeing, beauty, and food. She currently writes for Goodto and Woman&Home, and print publications Woman, Woman’s Own, and Woman’s Weekly. Debra has written for What to Expect, Everyday Health, and Time Out. In addition, she 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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Geri Horner announces exciting adoption news
Geri – an ardent animal lover who shares her life with four dogs, two cats, canaries, chickens, goats and miniature donkeys – welcomed rescued pony, Zebi.
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Low carb diets for weight loss - including Atkins, Keto, Pale, Dukan and South Beach
Although lots of experts disapprove of low carb diets for health reasons, many, particularly those who love bacon and eggs, find it works!
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Folic acid in pregnancy: how much do you need and when to take it
If you plan to get pregnant, or have recently found out that you are having a baby, folic acid is a very important vitamin.
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Croatia's Istrian Riviera – the ideal holiday destination for young families
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Our best salmon pasta recipes
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Severely premature twins weighing under 1lb each battle the odds to survive
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Five magical Christmas markets to visit this year
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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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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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How to roast pork belly
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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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15 ways to reduce plastic waste
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Ras el hanout: What is Ras el hanout and how do you to cook with it?
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Morrisons launches house plant range – and it starts from just £10
Morrisons is offering an incredible value range of indoor plants to brighten our lives and our windowsills, including palms and yukkas
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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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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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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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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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What is Ezekiel bread and is it healthier than other bread?
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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!
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Low carb recipes: 25 healthy low carb dinner ideas
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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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