Innholdsfortegnelse for Monday, September 25, 2023 i Woman's Own

Everyone loves a good handful of nuts, don’t they? Well, turns out the right portion size is just a palm! (What did you think I was talking about?) It gets worse – butter should be just a thumb tip (my French stick would say otherwise!) and chocolate just an index finger. Don’t know about you, but I’m distraught. Turn to p22 for more on why size really does matter. Also, on p58, reader Jo tells us why she’s proud to be a cougar, and, on p44, let your mind drift away to thoughts of next year’s summer escapes – that beach looks pretty good to me. Enjoy, and have a great week! AIR FRYERS AREN’T JUST FOR CHIPS woman&home’s fabulous Air Fryer Cookbook is available to buy now from Waitrose…

HOLLY WILLOUGHBY The 42-year-old This Morning host regularly bakes in her family kitchen. Holly shared her lemon drizzle cake and banana and blueberry bread recipes with fans – and no doubt earned a few brownie points with her three children, Harry, 13, Belle, 11, and Chester, eight, with her delicious treats. FRANKIE BRIDGE Loose Women’s Frankie, 34, decided to keep her sons Parker, nine, and Carter, seven, entertained by decorating cupcakes with sweets. We bet those boys were on a sugar high for days after that! NADIA SAWALHA Nadia knows that it’s not a true celebration without cake. The Loose Women star, 58, treated guests to mini Victoria sponge cupcakes decorated with raspberries and union flags for King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s coronation. Next time there’s a street party…

Columnist DON’T BE FOOLED Scams are on the rise, so make sure you know what to look out for So, this week I have had several very interesting messages from nubile young Russian ladies offering to send me free ‘modelling’ pictures. Endless emails from every delivery service under the sun reminding me that I needed to pay X amount so they can deliver my parcel. And a random African Prince offering to share his fortune with me if only I send him my bank account details… And, funnily enough, I wasn’t remotely tempted by any of them because, let’s be honest, they scream ‘scam’ from the get-go. They’re basically so bad they’re comedy. Especially as the spelling, punctuation and pictures connected to them were appalling. But unlike this easy-to-suss stuff,…

Have you heard about? EATING BROCCOLI COULD EASE ASTHMA It may not be a favourite in every household, but this green veg could boost your lung health, thanks to its high content of vitamin K*. Findings showed that people with low markers of vitamin K were 44% more likely to say they had asthma and 81% more likely to report wheezing. Other leafy greens rich in vitamin K include kale, lettuce and spinach – so fill your plate. It worked for me Petra Bryant, 42, from Kent ‘I was experiencing vaginal dryness, which was affecting mine and my partner’s sex life. I started using In2mate Natural Lubricant (£7.50 for 75ml, in2mate.co.uk). It’s over 99% natural, unscented and helps rebalance vaginal pH. From the first week of using it daily, my…

Health ask us I’m humiliated by his comments Q I’m 55 and met a man I liked a few months back. The last time I saw him we went back to his place and, halfway through kissing, he made a negative comment about my weight and when I got upset, he said I was oversensitive. I left, but I feel so humiliated. A There are a lot of choice words for this man, but the main takeaway is to not let one terrible date ruin both your self-esteem and your confidence in dating. There are lots of much better men out there who don’t feel they have to critique women to feel better about themselves, so don’t be afraid to jump back in and find someone. WILL MY SON BE…

READER QUESTION Q When I’m food shopping, I’ve noticed some products I buy are now in smaller packs, but cost more. How common is this? A More common than you might think! Some 65% of shoppers have noticed that some products are now being sold in smaller package or portion sizes, yet cost the same or more than they used to – otherwise known as ‘shrinkflation’ – research by Barclays found. And 83% are concerned about the impact of this growing trend. The products most frequently cited as being impacted by shrinkflation are chocolate, crisps and packs of biscuits. Go green for less Now that autumn’s here, see what delicious, warming recipes you can make in a slow cooker; they’re an energy-efficient way to prepare tasty meals. For slow cooker…

YES ‘I feel younger and bolder’ Georgina Fuller, 45, lives in Oxfordshire. When it comes to hairstyles and women of a certain age, I’m with Susanna Reid and agree that the bob is best. I’m 45 and, after decades of long hair, had mine cut to a shoulder length bob (I think it’s technically known as a ‘lob’) a few months ago. I’d been thinking about it for ages and finally decided to take the plunge. It was the best thing I ever did! I absolutely love it. I feel younger, bolder and, quite literally, less weighed down. I’ve had so many compliments about it too, with people telling me I look more youthful and stylish. I think cutting your hair off is symbolic and often represents the start of…

And… relax ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr With the Full Moon in your sign later this month, it is a good time to focus on what you need to release to make space for bright new beginnings. TAURUS 21 Apr – 20 May Jupiter in your sign has been helping you all summer to expand your vision, believe in your worth and take inspired action. Give thanks for the blessings in your life! GEMINI 21 May – 20 Jun The Autumn Equinox on 23 September helps you to find balance between your head and your heart. Try to listen more to your feelings to help you make clear choices. CANCER 21 Jun – 22 Jul Usually a homebody, you may be feeling a little more adventurous now! Enjoy this…

Film EXPEND4BLES Out in cinemas 22 September The grandads with guns – and anything else they can use – return as Slyvester Stallone and Dolph Lungren entice Jason Statham back into a black ops mission to prevent world war three. Megan Fox gets in on the action. Music KYLIE MINOGUE Tension (BMG) 22 September 2023 Fans of Kylie are lucky lucky lucky as the pop princess releases her 16th studio album, Tension. The record’s first single Padam Padam took the charts by storm earlier this summer and the album is sure to follow suit, full of songs you won’t be able to get out of your head. Performance THE CROWN JEWELS Multiple locations including Salford, Cardiff and Milton Keynes 19 September 2023 until 14 October 2023 Trouble lies ahead when…

Nadiya Hussain ‘ARE YOU READY TO COOK UP A STORM?’ The TV cook on her spicy new series… Nadiya Hussain is on a mission to tingle our taste buds in six-part series Nadiya’s Simple Spices, as she transforms everyday dishes with eight of her favourite spices: cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, bay, fennel, chilli, cardamom and curry. ‘For as long as I can remember spice has been a part of my life,’ says Nadiya. ‘My mum, my nanny, and my great nanny before her have all made incredible meals with just a few humble spices. These are the smells of home and now I want to teach you to create a whole host of mouth-watering meals for every occasion, using just eight simple spices.’ ‘I USE THESE SPICES EVERY DAY’ As well…

Staring across the table at the young man opposite, I couldn’t help but admire his gorgeous blue eyes and perfect teeth. He was incredibly handsome and I felt very proud to be having dinner with him. People in the restaurant probably thought I was with my son. But he was, in fact, my date for the evening and at 27 he was considerably younger than me. I never saw myself as someone who exclusively dated younger men but when my last relationship ended a few years ago I didn’t want anything serious. I’d been married before and after my divorce in 2015 I’d found love again and got engaged. We were together four years before calling it quits. Afterwards, when my heart had healed, I decided in the summer of…

AUTUMN ESSENTIAL A high-end look for a purse-friendly price. Faux-leather biker jacket, £30, sizes 8-20, George at Asda WRITE ON A space for grand ideas or little reminders. Hardback notebook, £23, papier.com PRETTY PASTEL Get that salon shine at home. Barry M Gelly Nail Paint in Lavender, £3.99, Boots SUCH A GEM Wear this multi-coloured necklace with a plain white tee. £22.99, Zara CURVE APPEAL This retro table lamp is rechargeable, so can be easily moved. £20, Dunelm BRIGHT, BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL Incorporating sunset shades into your living space will certainly make a statement. Candles, from £6.99, vases, from £5.99, prints, £10.99 each, cushions, from £9.99, notebooks, from £2.99, throw, £19.99, all Homesense MOISTURE BOOST A subtle hint of colour. Dr. Lipp Tint in Elderberry, £6.99, lookfantastic.com TANGERINE DREAM Elevate…

TOP TIP Accessorise with a jewel-coloured velvet bag to elevate your look. The trousers Take your ditsy-print floral trousers into autumn by pairing with heavier accessories such as chunky-soled loafers. For everyday wear style with a bright cosy knit and trainers, or dress them up with a crisp white shirt – the velvet tie-neck detail here adds an element of evening luxe. Throw over a velvet, sequin or faux-fur jacket and you’re ready to party. Total outfit cost £49.99 TOP TIP For added colour try a lilac coat that picks out the hue in the skirt. The skirt The beauty of a floral skirt with a dark base is that it can be worn with opaque tights, making it fully transitional through every season. Pair with a denim shirt and…

There’s no time like the present for thinking about ‘future you’. Science has told us what we can expect to happen to our bodies as we check into midlife and beyond, but there are certain important steps we can take right now that will determine our youthfulness over the next 10 or 20 years. ‘It is inevitable that we will all age, yet how well and at what rate is a factor we have more control over than we think,’ says functional nutritionist Pauline Cox, author of Hungry Woman (£27, Ebury Press). Here’s what could make all the difference. USE THE THREE-MINUTE RULE Get maximum ‘bang for your buck’ by using your moisturising products within three minutes of getting out of the shower or bath. You’ll help seal in hydration…

Healthier fish pie SERVES 4 Sneak some extra veg into dinner with this lighter take on a classic. YOU WILL NEED 3 medium eggs20g salted butter1 leek, washed well and sliced20g plain flour400ml whole milk200g frozen spinach, defrosted350-400g frozen fish pie mix, defrosted2tsp garam masala3tsp chopped dill For the topping: 1.2kg mixed root veg (we used swede, celeriac and carrot), peeled½tsp ground nutmeg¼tsp mustard, we used Dijon You will need: 25cm round ovenproof dish HOW TO DO IT 1 For the topping, cut the veg into similar-sized chunks. Put into a large pan, cover with water, bring to a boil and cook for 20 mins until tender. Drain, then mash with the nutmeg and mustard, and season to taste. 2 Meanwhile, cook the eggs in a pan of…

THE MYSTERIOUS DOUBLE DEATH OF HONEY BLACK by Lisa Hall (£9.99, Canelo, PB) It’s 2019 and Lily Jones has finally made it big in LA – almost. While she’s still a long way off achieving her dream of working as a movie producer, her job as a cleaner at the Beverly Hills Hotel does mean she rubs shoulders with Hollywood royalty. While cleaning the notorious Paul Williams suite, where Honey Black was murdered 70 years ago, Lily is enveloped in the mystery of what happened to the promising young starlet… When a bump to the head sends Lily back to Tinseltown in 1949, she realises she has just two weeks to save Honey from her gruesome fate. A darkly glamorous time-slip novel. HARLEM AFTER MIDNIGHT by Louise Hare (£20, HarperCollins,…

Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan are truly besotted with their one-year-old granddaughter Bodhi – their daughter Chloe’s first child – with Judy admitting, ‘My other grandchildren were born to my sons, and it’s different when it’s your daughter. You just feel so close to her. I think she’s fantastic and I really do mean that.’ But Chloe has now expressed concern for the couple, as she’s confessed that she’s worried about leaving her daughter in her parents’ care, saying, ‘At this stage, I’m a bit nervous to leave her alone with Mum and Dad for longer than a couple of hours. I just think she’ll run them ragged.’ CHLOE’S CONCERNS Chloe explained that it’s Bodhi’s active nature that causes worry over whether she can leave her with Richard, 67, and…

Hearing the welcome glug of red wine hitting the glasses, I smiled at my husband. ‘Here’s to the weekend,’ I sighed to Darren, then 44, sinking into the sofa. Just as I was taking my first sip, our youngest daughter Lyla, then 16, poked her head around the living-room door. ‘I’m going out,’ she grinned. It was March 2022 and while I was looking forward to a night in, Lyla couldn’t wait to go out with college friends. I wanted her to enjoy herself, but as a mother to three girls, I worried constantly about their safety. Even with my older two, Sarah*, then 24, and Laura*, 22, I was always reminding them to check in. At midnight, I went to bed, expecting Lyla home any minute. But several hours…

Health ask us MY FINGER IS WONKY Q The little finger on my right hand has been bending in towards my palm over recent years. I remember my dad had a similar thing, so I’m guessing it’s a genetic problem, but I’m a keen bowls player and not being able to straighten my finger is hampering my ability to play. Can anything be done? AIt sounds like you may have a dupuytren’s contracture. This does sometimes run in families. It can also be associated with conditions such as diabetes, and is more common in people who smoke or drink above recommended limits. It can be treated with a small operation or by injecting the fibrous band that has developed in your palm with a substance that breaks down the collagen.…

Deepen your blonde Summer is all bright blondes and vibrant highlights but autumn is more about embracing a slightly darker shade. Add depth to your blonde hair with the help of a conditioning colour like Glaze Super Color Conditioning Gloss in Honey Blonde, £16, Superdrug. It’s a semi-permanent hair gloss that boosts colour, shine and hair health. It’s super easy to apply and makes an instant difference – use every couple of weeks. Auburn embrace Auburn and copper hair is having such a moment and the new season is the perfect excuse to give it a go. Garnier Good Permanent Hair Colour in Turmeric Copper, £11.99, Sainsbury’s, is the most gorgeous shade and suits all skin tones. The formula is easy to use, taking less than an hour, and is…

George Home GEO LUXE Give geometric prints an opulent feel with jewel tones and brass touches M&S MODERN BOHO Bring vintage florals bang up-to-date with punchy shades of terracotta and bold black…

CLUES & ARROWS Fill in the clues in the direction of the arrows Sudoku To solve the puzzle, each 3 x 3 box, each column and each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9. Wordsearch What is the name of Nottingham Trent University’s Institute of Creative Technologies? The answer is the one missing from the grid. BRIDECAKECEREMONYCONFETTIDRESSFLOWERSFOODGROOMGUESTRECEPTIONRINGSPEECHUSHERVEILVOWS CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 _Miller, actor whose film credits include Layer Cake and American Sniper (6)4 2022 TV series starring 1 Across, 31 Across, 1 Down &25 Down (8)10 A rest (3-4)11 Seedless raisin (7)12 Silent or voiceless (4)13 Unintentional (10)15 Usual (6)16 Unoccupied job (7)20 Tableland (7)21 Easily bent (6)24 Wildly funny, informally (10)26 Jump over a twirling rope (4)28 Extract or remove (4,3)29 Covered entrance to a building (7)30 Reluctant (8)31…

‘STRICTLY IS GONNA BE LIKE A RUSH I’VE NEVER FELT BEFORE’ As the son of TV presenter Jeff Brazier and the late reality star Jade Goody, Bobby Brazier became a household name at a very young age. He was just five years old when his mum tragically died of cervical cancer in 2009, and after her death Jeff decided to take him and his younger brother Freddy out of the spotlight. But now, at 20 years old, he’s followed in his parents’ famous footsteps and has made a career for himself in the showbiz world after being scouted by a modelling agent at the age of 15. From walking the runway for Dolce & Gabbana to bagging a role on EastEnders, Bobby has already achieved a lot in his short…