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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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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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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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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Male postnatal depression: Symptoms and signs of depression in dads
Charities are looking to break the huge taboo surrounding support for new fathers
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27 low carb chicken recipes ideal for the Keto diet
If you'd like low carb chicken recipes these are perfect. Some are keto chicken recipes, too – insofar as they're high in protein and fat but very low in carbs.
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How to whiten teeth naturally – and what not to use
We all want to look our best, and one way to do this is to know how to whiten teeth naturally so we can show off a bright white smile.
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Pregnancy cramping, insomnia, headaches and other conditions
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Vitamin D deficiency: symptoms, causes, and treatment
The so-called sunshine vitamin gets lots of attention for good reason. A vitamin D deficiency can cause a host of problems, while sufficient levels contribute greatly to our health and longevity.
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Postpartum psychosis: causes, signs, risks and treatment
Postpartum psychosis can be a terrifying experience for a new mum. More extreme than postnatal depression, it needs urgent care but there is help available.
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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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How to make paella
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Best Christmas sacks 2020 from personalised sacks to Poundland bargains
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Water birth pros and cons: Should you have a water birth?
Are you thinking about having a water birth? Three experts explain the pros and cons of giving birth in water
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Flu symptoms, treatments and when to see a doctor
With numerous strains of colds, flu and Covid-19 to contend with, it's helpful to know what the main flu symptoms are and how to treat the virus.
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Why migraine sufferers could have a hard week
If you’re one of the 14.7% of people globally that’s a migraineur, summer can be a particularly difficult time
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How to make cake pops
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How to make pizza sauce
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Why pregnant women and new mums are among the hardest hit by mental health issues during lockdown
A survey aimed at pregnant women and mothers of 0-4 month old babies has found more than 50% are struggling with anxiety, fear and loneliness in quarantine.
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Signs of depression – 11 symptoms to look out for
Depression affects nearly one in five adults in the UK, but when do feelings of sadness become a mental health issue?
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The McDonald's breakfast items finally back on the menu
It's been three long months of a life without McDonald’s breakfasts but as of today the famous fast food chain is serving its iconic morning menu
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