Rachel Hosie

Health Correspondent

Rachel Hosie is a freelance lifestyle journalist based in the south of France. Previously a Health Correspondent at Business Insider, she specialises in fitness, wellness, and travel. She has written for a wide range of international publications and regularly contributes to radio and TV news. Find Rachel on Instagram at @Rachel_Hosie and her Substack, Croissants in Provence.

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Composite of grain bowl with roasted veggies next to five grain bowls in meal-prep containers

Oct 14, 2026

I eat the same dietitian-approved lunch almost every day. It's got fiber and protein — and is a breeze to prep in advance

This well-balanced, dietitian-approved lunch is easy to meal-prep, and you can customize the recipe's fiber and protein sources based on your tastes.

4 min read

Jul 25, 2026

Actor Ellie Bamber needed to become Kate Moss on-screen. Her trainer helped her do it without starvation.

Trainer Luke Worthington says Ellie Bamber relied on strength training, calorie deficit, and flexibility to prepare for Moss & Freud.

5 min read

Side by side of woman smiling on Japan Airlines business-class flight next to image of meal with drinks in-flight on gray tablecloth

Jun 22, 2026

I spent 28 hours in Japan Airlines' business class. It wasn't the best I've tried, but I don't regret upgrading.

Flying business class to Japan on Japan Airlines (JAL) had some great perks, like good food and a comfy seat, and a few drawbacks for a long flight.

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Apr 15, 2026

I lost 35 pounds without giving up dessert. Having this dietitian-approved snack before bed helps me satisfy my sweet tooth.

To satisfy my sweet tooth and maintain my weight loss, I have a bowl of Greek yogurt or skyr, honey, fruit, and chocolate after dinner most evenings.

4 min read

Side by side composite of omelet and breakfast meal on tablecloth on Qatar Airways flight next to image of business class section on Qatar Airways flight

Feb 17, 2026

I spent 26 hours in Qatar Airways' business class. Not all seats are created equally, but I get why it's so beloved.

I flew 26 hours in Qatar Airways business class on different flights. The lie-flat seats, food, and amenities were good, but there were drawbacks.

8 min read

Holiday Spritz in front of Christmas tree

Jan 15, 2026

My favorite dietitian-approved spritz is just 4 ingredients — and it can be made with or without alcohol

My festive spin on the Aperol spritz is a crowd-pleaser with or without alcohol. Here's the four-ingredient recipe that a dietitian reviewed for me.

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oven baked chicken breast, cut in half and plated

Jan 1, 2026

I cooked chicken breasts 4 different ways, and the impressive results changed the way I'll prepare meat moving forward

I baked, pan-fried, microwaved, and poached chicken breasts to see which method gave me the most flavor and best texture in the least amount of time.

5 min read

A closeup of Rachel Hosie's pasta dish, with chicken, basil, and pine nuts on a white plate

Dec 12, 2025

My favorite 5-ingredient pasta sauce is inspired by the Mediterranean diet — plus, it's packed with protein and fiber

After testing homemade pasta sauce recipes, I found a tasty Mediterranean diet-friendly one with fiber, protein, and no ultra-processed ingredients.

4 min read

Rachel Hosie holding bowl of overnight oats with berries and nut butter on top

Dec 9, 2025

This 5-minute breakfast recipe helped me lose 35 pounds. Over 7 years later, I still eat it often to stay on track.

Packed with protein and fiber, this dietitian-approved overnight oat recipe is an easy way to make a balanced breakfast that helped me lose weight.

4 min read

Boats in waterfront area in Sanary-sur-Mer

Nov 29, 2025

I live in France. This little-known seaside town is as charming as other famous French Riviera spots and less pretentious.

Sanary-sur-Mer is loved by France locals like me but not very well known internationally. It's my favorite coastal town on the French Riviera.

4 min read

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning against Nuno Borges of Portugal during the Hellenic Championship ATP 250.

Nov 17, 2025

Novak Djokovic is winning titles at 38. He credits his longevity to 3 simple things.

Novak Djokovic has been playing tennis professionally for over 20 years. He shared the lifestyle changes he thinks made a difference with Business Insider.

4 min read

Author Rachel Hosie sipping wine in Turin with bowl of pasta in front of her

Oct 15, 2025

I visited what's meant to be Italy's most elegant city. Honestly, I wouldn't go back.

Though central Turin is full of grand Baroque architecture and is said to be Italy's most elegant city, it didn't live up to my expectations.

4 min read

A split image showing the writer Rachel Hosie in a pub garden, and a vista in Scotland.

Sep 17, 2025

I've been to the Cotswolds many times, but don't get the hype. As a Brit, I suggest visiting these 5 spots instead.

Thanks to famous visitors like Taylor Swift and JD Vance the Cotswolds is being dubbed "the Hamptons of the UK." But there are less touristy, better value alternatives.

5 min read

Sep 16, 2025

I avoided the post-wedding blues by quitting my job, selling our house, and moving abroad within 3 weeks

Rachel Hosie did four of life's biggest events at the same time. It was stressful, but also exciting, she said.

4 min read

woman in white and blue dress on narrow street in Hyères

Aug 22, 2025

I moved to southern France 2 months ago. I speak French, but the culture shock is more than I was expecting.

Speaking the language is one thing, but it takes months to get to grips with the etiquette and culture when moving abroad, Rachel Hosie has found.

4 min read

Emily Ricketts composite image showing postpartum journey

Jul 2, 2025

I'm a personal trainer who gained over 50 pounds while pregnant. Being kind to myself made getting fit again much easier.

Instead of trying to "bounce back" postpartum as women are pressured to do, Emily Ricketts found motivation in feeling like a beginner again.

6 min read

Jul 1, 2025

How Katherine Heigl spends her 5 to 9 — from raising teens to maintaining her 100-day Peloton streak

Katherine Heigl told Business Insider how she spends the hours she's not working — including making her kids ramen so she doesn't have to cook daily.

8 min read

Jun 28, 2025

Getting tickets for fitness competitions like Hyrox is almost as hard as seeing Taylor Swift

Gyms are starting to launch their own fitness competitions for people who fail to get a coveted Hyrox ticket.

9 min read

A composite image of Jenna Scott in a flannel shirt, and in a hospital bed

Jun 23, 2025

I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at 31 despite being fit and healthy. Doctors brushed off my concerns as pregnancy symptoms.

Jenna Scott said doctors chalked up her abdominal cramping to pregnancy symptoms or IBS. It took a year to get diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.

6 min read

A composite image of chocolate peanut date bars and Rhiannon Lambert

Jun 23, 2025

3 simple recipes that make eating fewer ultra-processed foods easy, by a nutritionist

Ultra-processed foods are convenient but we should eat them in moderation, the nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert said. She shared her recipes for flatbreads, granola, and chocolate bars.

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