Cheryl Cole Ordered To Change Diet

As she hits a LA dance studio for a gruelling four-hour rehearsal...

Cheryl Cole has reportedly been ordered by doctors to change her 'terrible' diet to help her recovery from malaria.

The Girls Aloud star has been given a new eating-plan by medics after it emerged that Chezza was lacking protein from her original diet.

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According to Now magazine, the Parachute singer was told by doctors that her diet was 'terrible' and she has to change the way she eats.

A source told the celeb mag: "Before she got sick, Cheryl's diet was terrible. She used to skip meals and was so busy with work that she never had time to think about food, she'd even smoke instead of eating."

"Cheryl's doctor told her that she needs a lot more protein, which is a challenge for her as she's basically a vegetarian."

They added: "But she does eat fish, so she's been eating a lot of that - and vegetable risotto is also a current favourite."

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The X Factor judge was recently pictured in a bikini in LA, with heat magazine reporting that her once 'perky bottom' had disappeared as a result of her rapid weight loss post-malaria.

Dr. Nick Beeching, a specialist in infectious diseases told the publication: "Malaria causes significant weight loss. There are many effects, which may be ongoing."

He continued: "With malaria, it takes a while to build up strength again."

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However, Chezza appears to be ignoring doctors warnings after hitting the gym just four weeks after getting the all-clear from the tropical illness.

Adding to speculation that Cole is doing too much too soon, she was spotted leaving a dance studio in Los Angeles yesterday - where she had been rehearsing for four hours.

Cheryl is expected to film the video for her new single, Promise This next week which could be the reason for the four-hour dance rehearsal.

We have 3 Words for you Chezza...Take it easy!

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