Even David Beckham isn't immune to the 'New Year, New Me' mantra, but there are no secrets when it comes to hitting the restart button on your body.

That's thanks to instructor extraordinaire Shona Vertue, who was responsible for getting the England and Manchester United legend into yoga. However, the holistic coach has also shared her diet tips for reigniting your body heading into 2025.

After all, if it's good enough for Beckham, Vertue's virtues when it comes to physical and mental health must be worth following. And Surrey Live has the lowdown on her five top tips to ensure you get the most out of your New Year diet.

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1. No food bans

Starting with the easiest of the five to follow, Shona promotes a healthy relationship between people and their food. And that line of logic means knowing there are no 'good foods' or 'bad foods', and nothing should be taken off the table completely.

"Food should be enjoyed and not used as a tool for punishment or reward," says the Australian. Research suggests food bans merely lead to binging in excess, while allowing certain guilty pleasures in moderation satisfies cravings to allow for more sustainable (and therefore successful) diets.

2. Prioritise fibre

Vertue has described fibre as "the unsung hero of our digestive system," and one that is regularly forgotten about. A lack of fibre in our diet can lead to digestive issues, increased risk of heart disease, low mood and difficulty losing weight, to name a few potential effects.

She says: "Fibre is a non-digestible carbohydrate that helps us maintain healthy bowels, regularity and supports the growth of beneficial bacteria in our gut."

All that's needed to strike the right balance is 25 to 30 grams of real-food fibre per day. This can be reached easily by consuming things like fruits, vegetables, lentils, beans, wholegrains, nuts and seeds

3. Be wary of your emotional state

It's essential to listen to one's body while embarking on a new diet or fitness plan - but it's just as important (if not more) to listen to our mind. When cravings hit, we should stop to think about what we're trying to accomplish with each meal and whether we're eating for the right reasons.

Emotional state can have a huge impact in this regard and can often lead to poor diet decisions. Hormonal imbalances and stress are two frequent factors that play substantial roles in influencing our mood, so it's sometimes sensible to seek a distraction rather than attempting to fill a void through food.

Vertue wrote: "When you want to eat, ask yourself if a snack will truly 'fix' your situation, or if there's a better choice that aligns with a long-term solution."

4. Centre meals around a protein

While the aforementioned fibre is essential in every diet, every daily meal should have a protein as its foundation. There are exaggerations in the fitness world as to how much protein one requires to reach their fitness goals, but Vertue highlights the macronutrient's important to daily life.

"Protein intake isn't just about preserving muscle mass - even though this is hugely important for all of us," she says. "It's also necessary for many bodily processes from making digestive enzymes to hormone production, immune and cognitive function.

"Building meals around a protein source ensures that we get the necessary amino acids that our bodies need to function and thrive. We can store fat and we can store carbohydrates, but we can't store protein."

5. Calm the nervous system before meals

Similar to our third point, another key phase of pre-meal preparation relates to bracing the body for what should be an enjoyable event. The necessities of modern life mean we often eat on the go or while distracted, but the PT recommends removing any outside factors to focus on food digestion.

According to Vertue, we should chew every mouthful of food five to 10 times before swallowing, but eating in front of the television can lead to over-eating and under-chewing. Instead, she suggests eating at the table to focus on our food, which promotes enjoyment and helps leave us more satisfied.

Shona says: "Excessive stress has negative implications for our digestive enzymes, so we want to make sure that we take a few deep breaths to calm the nervous system before eating."

Shona Vertue's five diet rules

• No food bans

• Prioritise fibre

• Be wary of your emotional state

• Centre meals around a protein

• Calm the nervous system before meals