Innholdsfortegnelse for 29-Sep-2020 i Woman's Weekly

Ancient and modern Are we rediscovering the 1950s? We’re eating more vegetables, making use of leftovers to reduce waste, and swapping plastic bottles of handwash for old-fashioned bars of soap (see page 18). Plus, since the virus hit, we’ve become more appreciative of a slower pace of life. But not everything about the 50s was great – the widespread intolerance of people with different skin colours was particularly horrible – in that respect, I thank heaven we live in the 2020s. The 50s’ diet was also very dull compared with today: pasta, now such a favourite, was barely eaten; so if you love our modern pasta, take a look at page 22.…

HELEN WALTER, 40 Tell us about your look I bought this jumpsuit from Asos – it was a bargain for around £20. I love the colour and the daisy print. It’s a fun item to have in my wardrobe and it’s really comfy. The sandals are also Asos. My bag is Oliver Bonas. They always have great accessories. And the best bit of your body? My hair after it’s just been done! FINN EMMERSON, 52 Tell us about your look I rarely buy anything new any more and am happy to shop on eBay or in charity shops. It just makes a lot of sense regarding sustainability. My top is M&S from a local charity shop and I found my trousers in a clearance sale at TK Maxx about four…

“The thing I love about live broadcasting is the adrenaline, and you’re in the moment, especially when it’s a massive story, but sometimes it can be intense and exhausting – which has led to some very awkward situations. When I covered the Brexit Referendum in 2016, I must have been on air for about 16 hours, and it was also Pride that weekend, so I ended up going out for drinks with some friends. ‘I thought you were my driver’ I was absolutely exhausted getting the train home from London to Wilmslow, near Manchester, and normally we used to get picked up and taken to and from work for BBC Breakfast each morning. But Kev, one of the lads who drives the cars, rang me when I was on the…

‘I thought I’d never be beautiful’ Lizi Jackson-Barrett, 42, lives in Essex. As I lay in bed, I felt tears roll down my cheeks. All my life, I’d strived to be more like the beautiful women you see in magazines. Now I’d lost my hair, my dream was completely out of reach. For me, 2017 had been eventful and exciting – as well as caring for my eight-year-old twins, I’d requalified as a life coach after a career in teaching, started my own business and got married to my new partner. But then, on the evening of my 40th birthday, in October 2017, I was standing at the mirror, trying to tame my long, frizzy curls when I discovered a smooth, egg-sized bald patch. I was horrified, and made an…

My go-to remedy Ginger, lime and honey – it’s miraculous for coughs and colds. I juice 200g ginger and mix with the juice of six limes, 3tsp honey and 3tsp brown sugar, and take ¼ cup of this liquid with ¼ cup warm water. It tastes delicious and knocks a cold on its head. My favourite meal I love roasting a chicken with lots of herbs from the garden, with roast potatoes and plenty of greens. Ayurveda places importance on sitting down nicely to enjoy a meal with loved ones, and this kind of meal not only reminds me of happy dinners with my family as a child, but it’s also a meal I now make to enjoy with my husband and daughter. It has to be followed by apple…

Vitamin D helps to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body, and a lack of vitamin D leads to bone disorders such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Rickets is a softening of the growing bone, with pain, poor growth, weakness and deformity, and is still seen in the UK. Osteomalacia is an adult softening of the bones caused by poor mineralisation, with pain and muscle weakness. However, most people don’t get symptoms from mild vitamin D deficiency. We get vitamin D from two sources – the majority from the effect on the ultraviolet B rays in sunlight on chemicals in the skin, and some from dietary intake. Between March to October, a half-hour a day with direct midday sunlight, no sunscreen, on your face…

YOU WILL NEED ✣ Access to a photocopier ✣ Tracing paper and pencil ✣ 2 x 2cm square of black felt fabric ✣ 30cm of 90cm-wide rust linen fabric ✣ 15 x 10cm rectangle of patterned cotton fabric ✣ 15 x 15cm square of white linen fabric ✣ Two 6mm black safety eyes ✣ Black stranded cotton embroidery thread ✣ Fabric glue ✣ 15cm of 90cm-wide gingham cotton fabric ✣ 40 x 20cm rectangle of lightweight denim fabric ✣ 7 x 1cm rectangle of white sew-in Velcro ✣ Four 6mm white buttons ✣ Large eyed needle ✣ Matching sewing threads ✣ Toy filling Finished size: 31cm Supplier: 6mm black toy safety eyes, 34p per pair, amazingcraft.co.uk. 6mm tiny white buttons, 45p for 25, KraftboxUK on etsy.com. Note: Take a 6mm…

“‘I’m getting too old for this,’ said Mr Dear. ‘Pah!’ I said. There has not been a time in the adult life of Thomas Dear, retired hardware store owner, when he has not complained about his age. Here are just a few examples: When coming down the ladder from the attic once with a heavy box of Christmas decorations, he muttered that this was really a job for a younger man. He was 32. The following year, after feeling his back during a particularly industrial bout of gardening, he wondered quite how he would manage in five years’ time. At the age of 40, he wondered whether he was too old to be wearing shorts. Oddly enough, he still wears shorts but damns the consequences. You get the idea. The…

THE MINI We like small things in the UK (see page 10). Is that why we love the original Mini? The car that puts a smile on your face. ESPRESSO COFFEE The Italians know about coffee, and for caffeine lovers, their invention of a tiny coffee with a big hit was a stroke of genius. THE PEA This humble vegetable is full of vitamins, protein and fibre. Surprisingly, in the old days, people used them dried, like a lentil.…

Graham Norton seems like a social butterfly. A fan of white wine and dinners out, he’s ebullient and funny and – until recent events forced us indoors – very much the life and soul of the party. And so Graham’s had a shock during lockdown. ‘The biggest lesson has been realising that I’m not as social as I thought I was,’ says Graham. ‘It’s just odd. I haven’t missed anything. It makes me think I maybe shouldn’t live in London because all those things people do in London, I’ve not missed any of them. I think I’m like a lot of people who have realised, I can’t spend any money and everything in my life is still all right.’ Graham spent lockdown alone at his house in London’s Docklands with…

This mineral has a relaxing effect on muscles and helps to reduce the effects of stress. Get it from your diet (dark green leafy veg, nuts and seeds). ‘All nuts and seeds are rich in magnesium, especially cashew and Brazil nuts,’ says nutritionist Rob Hobson. ‘Nut milks are a good source. Make magnesium-packed smoothies with them’ Or add a handful of magnesium flakes to your bath. ‘You‘ll find you sleep really well after a good magnesium soak,’ says GP, Dr Sarah Brewer. Try Healthspan Magnesium Flakes Bath Soak, £9.95 for a 1kg pack, healthspan.co.uk…

CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLI CHEESY BAKE Rich, madly cheesy and the perfect bake on a cold day. Serve on its own with lots of black pepper, or with a salad, or even as a side dish with roast chicken. SERVES 6 AS A SIDE OR 4 AS A MAIN COURSE ✣ Olive oil, for greasing ✣ 900ml (1½pts) milk ✣ 45g (1½oz) unsalted butter ✣ 3tbsp plain flour ✣ 2tsp English mustard ✣ 100g (3½oz) mature Cheddar, grated ✣ 50g (1¾oz) Stilton, grated ✣ 50g (1¾oz) Pecorino Romano, finely grated ✣ 200g (7oz) dried farfalle ✣ 300g (10oz) mixture of cauliflower and broccoli florets, cut into small pieces ✣ Sea salt and black pepper 1 Preheat the oven to 220C/ Gas 7. Using the olive oil, grease a 30x20cm (12x8in) baking…

1 LIGHT SUPPORT Famara’s midriff crop Tangerine Sports Bra has a beautifully soft poly-blend fabric and gentle elasticated under-band. £24, famaraonline.com 2 MEDIUM SUPPORT This strappy-back bra is non-padded for a snug fit and is made from breathable fabric. It has removable cups and a zip pocket. £15, marksandspencer.com 3 MAXIMUM SUPPORT The Runderbra has a moulded wire-free cup, wide under-band and padded, adjustable straps. £50, runderwear.co.uk…

1 BREATHE Get comfortable, loosen restrictive clothing, breathe in through your nose, out through your mouth for 3-5 mins when stressed or daily. 2 WHEN LYING DOWN If lying down, put your arms away from your sides, palms up, legs straight or bend your knees with feet flat on the floor. 3 WHEN SITTING Sitting, rest your arms on the chair, feet flat on the floor hip-width apart. Let your breath flow into your belly but don’t force it. 4 CONTROL Breathe in regularly and, gently, mentally counting one to five. Without pausing or holding your breath, let it flow out, counting one to five.…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr How you use your energy will be of utmost importance. Set yourself some realistic priorities, then take action! TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May No matter what’s going on, smile and send positive thoughts to those around you. This will have an uplifting effect on your mood. GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun Don’t let fear get in your way. You’re much stronger than you think. Focus on the progress you’ve already made and doors will open. CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul Financially you may need to do some reorganising. This is not the time to take risks. Be cautious and conservative. LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug Relationships are in the spotlight for you this week. You’ll have an opportunity to bring…

‘Hugging has many benefits to our wellbeing,’ says Dr Rachel Chin, a clinical psychologist from the Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. ‘It triggers the release of the hormone and neurotransmitter, oxytocin, higher levels of which are associated with increased feelings of relaxation and security.’ No one to hug? Try cuddling a pillow or petting your dog or cat – both will trigger a flood of oxytocin, says Dr Chin. ‘Smiling, making eye contact and gesturing, in addition to warm verbal expressions, can have similar benefits.’…

The number of people getting dementia is decreasing, according to a new report by Harvard University. The study shows that dementia risk has been dropping by around 13% a decade over the past 27 years, but mostly in men. In Britain, the average man’s likelihood of dying with dementia has fallen by an estimated 22% a decade, while for women it appears to remain unchanged, putting men and women at equal risk. Scientists think the fall is due to healthier male lifestyles.…

We should share the chores Q During lockdown, I did all the cooking and looked after the house. I was furloughed so I wasn’t working. I know my husband was, too, but it suited me to keep busy. We’re now back to a normal life and he resents my asking him to share in the chores. He always did before, but seems to have forgotten this. Jenny, Derby A It’s very easy to create new habits, especially when they suit us! I think you and your husband need to sit down and look at the world as it is now and come to some agreement about how things will be going forward. Acknowledge your part in this, as you may have taken over a bit in the lockdown, which can…

SPICE IT UP Peer inside the delicate purple flower of Crocus sativus and you’ll see three orange-red stigma that are almost worth their weight in gold. These are saffron strands – highly fragrant and expensive. Saffron crocuses are easy to grow but you need around 50 plants to get a teaspoon of spice! Plant corms in autumn, around 15cm deep and 10-15cm apart. When they flower (Oct/ Nov), extract strands with tweezers. BUILD A BUG HOTEL With winter on its way, insects like solitary bees and ladybirds will be looking for a place to hibernate. Here’s where gardeners can help – with materials such as a wooden pallet, pine cones, straw and twigs, you can make a dwelling to keep them safe. It’s a great project to do with children.…

Difficulty level MEASUREMENTS 28cm/11in wide and 47cm/18½in long. MATERIALS 1 x 100g (196m) balls of Stylecraft Special Aran (100% acrylic) in Grey (Graphite 1063); 1 ball in each of Pistachio (1822) and Petrol (Empire 1829). Pair of 3.75mm (No. 9) and 4.5mm (No. 7) knitting needles; size 3.5mm crochet hook; 1 button. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. TENSION 20 stitches and 26 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4.5mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts together); inc, increase (by working twice into same st); skpo, slip 1, k1, pass slip st over. NOTE Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. COAT With 4.5mm needles and…

Another Us by Kirsten Hesketh (£8.99, PB, Canelo) When Emma finds out her son has autism, her life slowly starts unravelling. She’s quit her job, her marriage seems to be in trouble and she’s got her eye on a hot new dad. Emma tries to work out how her old life can fit in with the new her. In this heartbreaking but humorous novel, Kirsten Hesketh sheds light on what it’s like to live with autism, and its impact on family members. Although this book has its funny moments, that doesn’t detract from the complexities of the situation. The Other Girl by C D Major (£8.99, PB, Amazon Publishing) Inspired by a true story, this thriller set in New Zealand is an atmospheric story you won’t forget in a hurry.…