Singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham has reportedly banned her husband David Beckham from eating snacks.

According to a source, the 40-year-old has cleared out the treats she keeps for children Brooklyn, 16, Romeo, 12, Cruz, 10, and three-year-old Harper, because David kept tucking in to them. So, the former football stars has had to resort to "sneaking food" as his wife wants him to shed some weight, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

He says he would rather just eat what he wants and not be bothered, that's why he sneaks food when Victoria isn't looking,” Heat magazine quoted the source as saying.

It's got to the point where she's stopped buying so many carb-loaded goods. She used to keep granola bars and treats for the kids, but she's chucked it all out because David was binging on them,” the source added.

Also, Victoria has told David to cut out some of his other favourite foods.

His favourite meal is pie and mashed potatoes, and he's also partial to a bit of cake. That's all off the menu now until he drops at least 15lbs, the source said.