Innholdsfortegnelse for May 25, 2015 i Woman's Own

Holly Willoughby has said she sometimes finds life as a mum-of-three tough, adding, ‘I can’t do it.’ Talking about nights out with her friends, the mum to Harry, six, Belle, four, and seven-month-old Chester, said, ‘It’s just not worth it. It’s fun at the time and then the next day you go, ‘Oh, I can’t do it.’ It makes it all so much harder. Until Chester’s sleeping through and he’s a little bit older, it’s a treat at the moment.’ The This Morning presenter, 34, also talked about her relationship with husband Dan Baldwin, 39, saying, ‘I was so lucky to meet Dan when I did. I was quite young but it just means you get longer. We had time before we had our first child,…

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He always walks away When my partner and I argue, he tends to say something really hurtful, then slams the door and walks away. Sometimes he even drives off. When he returns, we usually end up arguing about the fact that he ran away. I feel we’re stuck having the same fight every week. Please help. Karen, 32, Newcastle I think your partner may be experiencing ‘emotional flooding’ – sometimes known as the ‘fight or flight’ impulse. It may upset you, but the absolute best thing someone can do if they get this physical response during an argument is to walk away for 20 minutes so they can calm down. Talk to your partner and ask him if this flooding concept feels familiar. Explain that next time things get heated,…

Reader rated PAT BRUCKLAND, 63, FROM NEW ROMNEY, KENT ‘I love dancing but, thanks to my feet, was too embarrassed to wear strappy shoes at my classes. I had dry, cracked heels, hard skin on the balls of my feet, and it hurt when I danced. I’ve been using Flexitol Heel Balm (£5.69, Superdrug) with 25% urea and vitamins B5 and E to hydrate and nourish. The cracked skin was gone within three weeks of using it.’ Protect your eyes this summer Take care of your peepers with Specsavers’ Dr Nigel Best’s top tips 1 Exposing eyes to too much UV radiation can cause painful swelling of the corneas. So get the best-quality sunglasses you can afford. 2 Look for the kitemark, CE and ‘UV 400’ marks when buying sunglasses.…

We love… …a teatime treat and the snack range from Jules Destrooper is just delicious. The Butter Waffles and Ginger Thins are fast becoming our regular afternoon indulgence. These aren’t just treats, though – use the Ginger Thins to decorate your cakes and bakes, too. From £1.43, ocado.com . Asparagus and bacon tartlets MAKES 4 PREP TIME 35 MINS COOKING TIME 25 MINS COST PER SERVING £1.50 1 Unroll 320g ready-rolled shortcrust pastry, cut out 4 x 12cm circles and use to line 4 pastry cases, then chill for 30 mins. Heat oven to Gas 6/200°C and bake the cases blind for 10 mins. Set aside to cool slightly. 2 Fry 6 chopped pancetta slices and divide between the cases. Mix 2 eggs, 150ml cream and 25g…

Stock up NOW! The price of olive oil is expected to rocket after the EU ordered millions of olive-producing trees infected with a deadly microbe to be felled. The disease causes plants to shrivel, leaving them incapable of bearing fruit. Shortages in the supply of olive oil, which is also due to a poor harvest in some of the major producing countries, is likely to lead to higher prices for shoppers later this year. Stock up when you see your favourite on offer! 5 apps for savvy summer savings 1 XE CURRENCY CONVERTER Free, iTunes Whether you’re holidaying in Spain or the Seychelles, this app can help curb spending. It’s a currency converter with every world currency available at the touch of a button. You can check the cost of…

Diets don’t work! I wanted to write in after reading about Pauline Quirke’s problems with dieting. There’s a book written by Bob Schwartz called Diets Don’t Work , which really helped me. It teaches you about a healthy lifestyle, rather than crash diets that leave you piling the weight back on. Geraldine Toughey, Ireland Special time It’s been such a special time for the nation with the birth of Princess Charlotte. She’s gorgeous! It’s so sad Diana missed this as she would’ve been besotted with her. But she lives on in her kids and her grandchildren. Nancy Williams, via Facebook Brave story It was interesting to read your report about Kelly Martey, ‘I was taking 45 pain pills every day’. So often it’s reported how young people become hooked on…

Losing her dad to Alzheimer’s nearly four years ago is still very raw for This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford. That’s why she’s carried on supporting the Alzheimer’s Society, to help other families who find themselves in the same situation. Woman’s Own caught up with the lovely Ruth, 55, who is married Eamonn Holmes, 55, and is mum to Jack, 13, to remember her dad, Dennis, and to chat holidays, diets and gin and tonics… It’s unbelievable that this year will be the fourth anniversary of your dad’s passing… I know. It all feels like yesterday. I’m sitting in my office at home and on the wall is a black and white picture of my dad. He was a young man in the…

What would you do if you found your 15-year-old daughter falling for a man 20 years older? Ban her from leaving the house? Call the police? Not Dawn Rose. She loved the idea so much she even went on the couple’s first date. Dawn, however, feels no sense of having done anything wrong. ‘People might criticise me for letting them go out together,’ she says. ‘But I have no regrets and have only ever acted as a loving mum.’ So is Dawn right? You decide… Haley grew up in Leicester, the middle child of single mum Dawn. From an early age she was a confident, headstrong little girl. ‘I remember when she was five,’ Dawn recalls. ‘Her big brother Chris was nine and little brother Kyle was one, yet Haley…

LOW-CARB SHEPHERD’S PIE Serves 3 Carbs per serving 7.6g 1tbsp oil 1 red onion, chopped 1 garlic clove 500g lamb mince 200ml beef stock 400g tinned tomatoes, chopped 1 cauliflower 1tbsp butter 2tbsp cream 60g grated cheese Heat the oil and fry the onion and garlic clove. Add the mince and stir until cooked. Stir in the stock and tomatoes, then simmer for 10 mins. To make the mash, boil the cauliflower until soft, then drain. Add the butter and cream, then season and purée until smooth. Place the mince mixture in a casserole dish, top with the mash, then sprinkle over the cheese. Bake at Gas 4/180°C for 20 mins. LIME, COCONUT AND PORK STIR-FRY Serves 3 Carbs per serving 12g 1tbsp oil 1 red onion, sliced 2 garlic…

My 14-year-old daughter has a condition that means her periods are very heavy. Our GP has tried several medications but recently suggested she start taking the Pill. I worry this will send the wrong message to her and her boyfriend with regards to sex. Am I wrong to say no to this until she’s 16? Liana, via Facebook Being on the Pill or not being on the Pill will not prevent your daughter from having sex if that’s what she really wants to do. Your daughter is a young woman who is suffering every month with heavy periods, cramps and nausea. The Pill can help relieve this pain – so if you let her have this medication, the only message you are sending is that you care for her and…

SWAP  Strenuous exercise for a gentle jog. Intense workouts can stress women’s bodies, affecting immunity, menstruation, memory and dental health. And a University of Oxford study showed that people who jog three times a week for no more than 150 minutes in total have the lowest death rate. TRY  Mindfulness if you’re depressed. Research by the University of Oxford shows that mindfulness meditation is as effective as tablets at preventing relapse. Read Mindfulness: A Practical Guide To Finding Peace… (£8.11, amazon.co.uk), it comes with a CD to guide you through. DITCH  Watching so much TV! A study of over 3,000 people found the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes rose by 3.4% for every hour of viewing. So keep an eye on how often you’re slumped on the sofa.…

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Kings & Queens Of Speech THURSDAYS, 8PM, SKY1 From the producers of hit show Educating Yorkshire , this new eight-part series follows the lives of disadvantaged young people as they attempt to find a voice of their own through the world of debating. The Dog Rescuers TUESDAYS, 8PM, CHANNEL 5 Alan Davies is back helping the RSPCA rescue some of Britain’s pups. Get ready for heart-warming rehoming stories and incredible tales of truly inspiring dogs. The Night Bus MONDAYS, 10PM, CHANNEL 4 This entertaining new series follows the drivers and staff on London’s night buses. Watch as they tackle drunken partygoers and help tired shift-workers get home, no matter what time of night. Missed out? Catch up on All 4.…

Gillian’s shame Gillian Taylforth has been banned from driving for two years and fined £3,500 after being found guilty of drink driving. The actress, 59, was stopped and breathalysed at the scene, and the officer revealed, ‘As I was handcuffing her, Taylforth started to resist. I did relay along the lines of, ‘I don’t care who she was.’’ The officer added that as they were driving away, Gillian asked, ‘Aren’t these handcuffs like the plastic ones we used on The Bill ?’ Gillian was caught almost three times over the legal limit in February, after being stopped by officers in Hertford. PICK ME Simon! Every year we find ourselves on the edge of our seats as we wait to hear Simon Cowell’s decision on who will be on…

Being helped out of the dentist’s surgery and into the couple’s car, it’s clear poor Judy Finnigan is back to relying on husband Richard Madeley to get around. This will come as a blow to Judy, after finally returning to health following operations on both her knees, which also had left her unable to walk properly. As we reported last week, the TV presenter, 67, suffered a stress fracture to her left ankle after injuring it at the airport in April. Judy has suffered with ill health since 2009, when she damaged her knee on a flight. Talking about the incident, Richard, 59, explained, ‘Six years ago Judy was sidestepping our sleeping daughter Chloe on a plane coming back from America and she ruptured the cruciate ligament. ‘Then the other…

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Eat your way to beautiful skin with these superhero foods. The dermatologist and founder of Murad skincare, Dr Howard Murad, reveals all. POMEGRANATE Super because: ‘Pomegranates are a wonderful source of polyphenols – powerful antioxidants which can help to increase the protective abilities of your sunscreen.’ GRAPEFRUIT Super because: ‘Grapefruit oil and extract have been traditionally used to ease muscle fatigue, acne and fluid retention and to tone up skin. Grapefruit increases circulation, stimulates the lymphatic system and can even help to regulate body weight.’ WALNUTS Super because: ‘Just a handful of walnuts will satisfy your daily omega-3 fatty acid requirements, encouraging healthy skin renewal.’ BROCCOLI Super because: ‘It’s an excellent source of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), an anti-inflammatory which can also be used to soften stretch marks.’ GREEN PEPPER Super…

Tomato pasta Niçoise SERVES 4 PREP TIME 5 MINS COOKING TIME 15 MINS YOU WILL NEED 1tbsp olive oil 1 red onion 2 garlic cloves, crushed 400g jar tomato and herb pasta sauce 350g penne 150g green beans, halved 100g cherry tomatoes, halved large handful black olives HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion until soft, add the garlic and cook for 2 mins. Stir in the pasta sauce and heat through. 2 Meanwhile, cook the pasta to pack instructions, adding the green beans for the final 2 mins. 3 Drain the pasta and beans, stir through the hot sauce. Add the tomatoes and olives, mix until well combined and serve. NUTRITION PER SERVING 400 cals, 13g protein, 72g carbs (9g…

When I think about my mum, Angela Jones, I can’t remember a time when she wasn’t overweight. Born with hip problems, she developed arthritis in her teens, which made exercise difficult. Aged 19, she met my dad, Bryan, and went on to have my sister Melissa in September 1992, followed by me three years later. As a child I thought all mums were cuddly. Mum sometimes joined us on walks and days out, and got around using a walking stick. But, as the years passed, it was as though she was confined to the sofa, only getting up to cook for us. She’d dish up hearty meals like hotpot and pies. ‘Tuck in everyone,’ she said. Mum was the only one who was overweight and when we struggled to finish…

Having my breasts removed was the best decision I’ve ever made. It not only saved my life but it inspired me to go on to single-handedly help more than 250,000 women. Sadly, though, it was the person dearest to me I couldn’t help. I was just 16 when I lost my mum, Jean, to breast cancer. It was an incredibly tough time for my sister, Diane, then 12, and me. But our dad, Stewart, carried us through the grief. After watching Mum suffer, I couldn’t help but worry that the disease would find me, too. Back then, tests to screen for a fault in the genes that cause breast cancer weren’t available. And my doctor said, ‘There’s no such thing as hereditary cancer.’ I went on to have a beautiful…

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Taking over from Terry Wogan, the king of Eurovision, way back in 2009 must have been a daunting task for Graham Norton. But now, preparing for his sixth year in the role as commentator, he’s a complete pro. This year, the competition is being held in Vienna and celebrates its 60th anniversary, promising to be as show-stopping, glitzy, wacky and strange as always. Here Graham, 52, tells us what we can expect. You’re a fixture at Eurovision now – do you have a show routine? Once I get to the venue, I spend my time in the commentary box like a battery hen. It is important to see as many rehearsals as you can. There is no script on Eurovision, so you need to start learning the timings of how…

‘David’s invited to the premiere’ Former EastEnders star Preeya Kalidas bends it like Beckham in the new musical in London’s West End It’s fab to see you on stage! Yes, we’ve got this great story and we have weaved in some fantastic music. I’m really excited about it. It’s going to be brilliant. It’s about multicultural Britain today and fulfilling all your dreams. You starred in the original film, too. I did! For me, it was so special because no one knew how successful it would become. It’s great to be part of the Bend It Like Beckham journey up to this point. So will David like it? He’s been invited to the premiere! There’s a fantastic bit at the end, which I won’t give away, but we have a…

Former popstar Sinitta, 46, topped the charts in the 1980s with such hits as So Macho and Toy Boy . After dating Simon Cowell, she has remained best friends with the music mogul and regularly appears as his sidekick on The X Factor . We caught up with the star to find out more…. What’s your favourite item in your wardrobe? I love my shoes. I love Vivienne Westwood, so I have a lot of her shoes in every design, colour and heel height. I honestly don’t know how many pairs I’ve got – I have favourites on display now and I’m sure that’s about 100 pairs, then I have others in storage waiting for me to move into a…