Innholdsfortegnelse for 11-jul-16 i Woman

This week, we have some mouth-watering recipes for you to try. If you’re a fan of American diner food, turn to p46 for a fresh twist on burgers, Caesar salad and hotdogs. For dessert, it’s got to be traditional British trif le – ours looks elaborate but it’s ready in minutes (p52)! Plus, if we ever get any good weather, eat outside on the most stylish patio furniture around, p54. Enjoy! Editor, Woman CONTACT US... See facebook.com/ womanmagazine to tell us what you’ve been doing and to find news, gossip, tips, tricks and offers. Log on to twitter.com/ womanmagazine to discover the latest news and tweet back your thoughts. Email us at woman@timeinc.com or write to us at Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU…

‘BACK OFF AND STOP INTERFERING’ Things haven’t exactly been going smoothly for Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright of late. The couple have been plagued by rumours surrounding their marriage since Michelle was spotted without her wedding ring while filming Our Girl this spring and out partying with her ex- Corrie castmates at Ryan Thomas’ leaving party last month. Even after Michelle, 29, explained that her ring was being kept safe while she was filming, gossip about the pair reached fever pitch when Mark was pictured getting cosy with scantily clad partygoers on a recent trip to Las Vegas. It’s been reported that these snaps caused a row between the couple, which prompted Mark, 29, to post a quote on Instagram that read,…

‘I WANTED AN ADVENTURE’ Trekking through the rainforest, my trusty rucksack on my back, I might look like a gap-year student. But the truth is, I’m a 49-year-old mum, and I’m having the time of my life... I’ve never been the adventurous type. As a teen, I didn’t go off travelling, and when I became a single parent in my thirties, running my own marketing and PR firm, Keep Your Fork, meant that free time and money was limited. Holidays were spent in Wales, not far-flung destinations. But my daughter Gabi had other ideas. She was just five when in 2005 her school friend moved to Australia. And since then, she’d been fascinated with the place. Books about the Great Barrier Reef lined her shelves and she’d sit in front…

1 PHYTOCAFFEINE SHAMPOOS Choose from two caffeine shampoos that help reduce hormone-related hair loss. Leave on the scalp for two minutes before rinsing to allow the active ingredients to penetrate the hair follicles and restore their energy. • Phyto-Caffeine Shampoo for fine, brittle hair uses only the very gentlest conditioning agent to ensure your hair maintains volume. • Phyto-Caffeine Shampoo for colour-treated and stressed hair protects with provitamin B5 and natural wheat extracts. 2 PHYTOCAFFEINE TONIC This is perfect if you want to protect your hair from thinning and prevent loss, but prefer not to shampoo your hair every day – or need to use a product other than the Plantur 39 Phyto-Caffeine shampoos. The Plantur 39 Tonic contains caffeine and the vitamin niacin, plus zinc salts for…

My friend refuses to see me Last year, I was seriously ill. While I am getting better, I’m still off work and not back to full health. I’ve found it’s really hit my self-confidence and I’m losing my old friends, not only because I tend to make excuses and avoid social situations, but because I can be depressed and sometimes angry. Only last week an old friend I trusted said that she didn’t want to see me because I’m so gloomy and critical. She all but told me to pull my socks up, which is so unfair. Suzie says: It is unkind but I wonder whether you have been able to draw some boundaries between what you can expect from friends and family and what you should be getting from…

Do you have days or weeks where you eat very little, exercise regularly and you still can’t seem to lose weight? It could be that you’re prone to water retention. Poor diet, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, histamine intolerance and leading a sedentary lifestyle are all contributory factors. Simply reducing calories isn’t the answer – instead, you need to work out the possible causes and change your diet accordingly. Here’s advice from nutritionist Linda Lazarides at water-retention.net. WHAT’S MAKING YOU RETAIN WATER? 1 POOR DIET Vitamin and mineral deficiencies affect water balance in the body, so it’s essential to eat a healthy diet that contains plenty of fruit and vegetables. Blue and purple fruits (eg, blueberries, blackberries and black grapes) are high in flavonoids that help to keep blood capillaries strong.…

Vegan beetroot & sweet potato burgers These make a tasty change to beef. Piled high with rocket, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes and crispy fried onions, these burgers are delicious – even meat-eaters will be converted! SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 15 MINS * 2tbsp olive oil * 1 onion, chopped * 2 garlic cloves, crushed * 1tsp sesame seeds * 2 sweet potatoes * 200g raw beetroot, coarsely grated * 100g fresh white breadcrumbs * 250g pouch-cooked mixed grains * 8tbsp uncooked quinoa * 6 poppyseed buns * 4tbsp vegan mayonnaise * A few handfuls rocket * 2 avocados, mashed with juice of 1 lime * 12 sun-dried tomatoes * 2tbsp crispy fried onions 1 Heat 1tbsp oil in a pan and gently fry the onion and garlic for 5…

...one-stop shop M&S’ food development team’s trip to the southern states of America inspired a brilliant new range of smokehouse classics. They’re really worth a try – we love them! SMOKIN’ HOT Serve up a selection of these tender meats with some pickles. Just warm through. BBQ Grill Smokehouse Beef Rib, £5.50, BBQ Grill Smokehouse Pork Links, £3, and BBQ Grill Smokehouse Beef Brisket, £7. FAB FILLERS Switch from chips to these spiced potatoes – BBQ Grill Quinoa & Turmeric Potato Wedges, £3.75. Or pile the meat into these BBQ Grill Paprika & Chilli Buns, £1.40. FRUITY FINALE You’ll love this creamy Spirit of Summer Passion Fruit & Mango Sunken Cheesecake, £4.50. For extra freshness, serve with some sweet and juicy tropical fruit, like M&S Mango, £2, or M&S Papaya,…

WHY GO…? Majorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is where the 14-time Grand Slam winner was born and still calls home (when he’s off-duty, of course). Now you can get closer to the man himself, as he’s opened a luxury hotel in the holiday hotspot of Cala Millor. Located on the island’s north-east coast, an hour’s drive from the airport and Palma, the island’s capital, the Iberostar Cala Millor is a four-star, adults-only hotel and spa. And it’s easy to see why Rafa fell in love with this place. Built right on the idyllic beach, it’s sandwiched between the Punta de n’Amer Nature Park and the Waterfront Promenade. All 171 rooms have a cool white theme and stylish outside spaces. Inside the hotel, facilities befit a sporting superstar, including…

THREATENING CALLS A Game For All The Family by Sophie Hannah Tired of London, Justine and her husband escape to Devon with their daughter Ellen. At her new school, Ellen is upset when her friend, George, is expelled. Justine begs the school to reconsider, only to be told there is no George. Then anonymous calls start with threats about preparing three graves. CAMPAIGN OF TERROR The Magpies by Mark Edwards Jamie and Kirsty move to a new block full of bright plans. They become friendly with another couple, the Newtons, but then strange things happen and dead rats are left on the doorstep. When Jamie’s best friend is injured in an accident, they are targeted in a campaign of terror. WHAT HAPPENED NEXT? Doctor Sleep…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr It may be rewarding for a few minutes to unleash your arsenal of weapons, but the clearing-up exercise that follows will not be worth it. Unless you know precisely what you’re doing, hold back. For your reading 09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Avoid making judgements and give people room to manoeuvre. This is an unstable time for the planet, and when the rug is pulled out from under you, you must learn to dance on a moving carpet. For your reading 09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun Finances and feelings are in the mix, whether money is a bone of contention between you and another or you feel short-changed in the sense of not being treated as you deserve.…

King of the jungle There’s more to hunky Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård than meets the eye. Having originally shunned following in his famous father Stellan’s footsteps for a job in the military, he then went on to achieve heart-throb status as True Blood’s Eric Northman. Now he’s hit the big time and landed the lead role in a new Tarzan film. And just like the iconic character, Alex, 39, enjoys a good adventure himself. How did I get in shape for Tarzan ? I had an amazing trainer and a nutritionist because I had never done anything this extreme before. So I did whatever I was told and tried not to cheat. But during shooting in London, my trainer said, ‘Alex, let’s go…

MODEL ‘I’ve learnt to love my body’ Gina Hutchings, 33, lives in Bedfordshire with her partner Luke, 35 At a size 12-14 and 5ft 5in, I don’t look like your average model. But while there’s no confusing me for Kate Moss, I’ve managed to forge an exciting career for myself. I always disliked my wide hips and big bum and, at university, I’d wear long tops to cover up. I hated having pictures taken but, after graduating, I visited my photographer friend Kate on a shoot. She suggested that I get in front of the camera –I told her no, but she insisted. Begrudgingly, I did as she said. I was sure I’d hate the photos, but when Kate showed me the images, they didn’t look too bad! Two months…

‘IT MADE ME FEEL CALMER’ Like most women, I spend a lot of time and money on my hair – but I don’t just mean on cuts, blow-dries or highlights. No, my hair is state of the art… I’ve always taken care of my brunette locks. Growing up, I’d fix as many clips to my hair as possible and as I got older, I’d treat myself to conditioning masks once a fortnight. My hair was my pride and joy. But in 2003, aged 35, the jewellery business I’d been running was struggling financially. My husband Frank kept telling me everything would be OK, but I was so stressed that I started pulling at my long hair. Somehow it made me feel calmer. My business folded and from then on, every…

‘ANOTHER CHILD WAS NOT ON THE CARDS’ Last week, I was clearing out a small drawer in my dressing table. Among receipts, a nit comb and a collection of odd earrings I pulled out four positive pregnancy tests. To confess that I’ve held on to these for so long feels odd, because, well, why would anyone want some pee-soaked sticks as keepsakes? The blue lines are a little faded, but they’re there, as certain as the existence of my three children. They remind me of the choices I’ve made concerning motherhood. Continuing with a pregnancy, I believe, is as important a decision as deciding not to. Which is why I also kept the one test that revealed a positive result but did not turn into a life. Because, three years…

Get it before it goes! Enjoy your favourite foods the healthy way with the Breville Halo+ Health Fryer – was £149, now £89, Tesco Direct. Using just half a tbsp of oil for 1kg fresh chips, and no oil at all for frozen foods, you can fry, bake, sauté and roast a whole host of delicious grub. JAMAICAN CURRIED PRAWNS Fry 1 chopped onion in 1tbsp oil for a few mins to soften. Add 1 chopped red pepper and cook for a few mins, then add 1tbsp madras curry powder, a few sprigs thyme, 1 bag drained prawns and 1 chopped tomato. Pan fry to warm through. Add a pinch of all-purpose seasoning and 150ml water and simmer for 5 mins. Top with chopped spring onions and serve with rice.…

1 DESIGNER DRESSES FOR LESS Being a wedding guest can be expensive but you can cut the costs. Consider hiring your outfit from an agency such as Dream Wardrobe (dream wardrobe.com), which offers grown-up brands including Badgley Mischka and Donna Karan. On their site you can borrow a dress for up to 14 days and even order two sizes to make sure you get the best fit. 2 SAVE PENNIES FOR THE KIDS You might be able to skip the odd trip to the ATM for the kids’ pocket money if you look after your pennies. Professional declutterer Juliet Landau-Pope says, ‘Empty loose change from pockets and handbags into one single container rather than leaving them around the house. It all adds up and kids love piling up the cash…

Having beautiful glossy hair is something we all aspire to, not least because it makes us feel so much better about ourselves. But many of us women find that as the menopause approaches our hair gets thinner, making hair loss an issue that saps our confidence and leaves us feeling less attractive. Yet luckily it’s a problem we can do something about, thanks to the power of caffeine to help combat this kind of hair loss. Developed by Dr. Wolff-Research, the Plantur 39 range of shampoos, tonic and conditioners contains a Phyto-Caffeine Complex along with other vitamins and nutrients that protect our hair, whatever our age. Here we answer some of your frequently asked questions… I’m in my late 40s and I’ve noticed that my hair is thinning and receding.…

1 YOU HAVEN’T HAD TIME TO… get a spray tan Fake tan is the sure-fire way to cheat a slimmer silhouette. Water and transfer-resistant St. Tropez Instant Tan Wash Off Face and Body Lotion, £6.67, is the perfect ready-to-wear tan that lasts for up to 24 hours. EASY WIN: Get a subtle glow with a shimmer spray, like Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Shimmering Body Oil Spray, £30. Put on collarbones, shoulders and shins for a luxe look that draws the eye to your best bits. 2 YOU HAVEN’T HAD TIME TO… work out Didn’t quite make Zumba twice a week? There’s a Plan B. Cut out salt. When it comes to bloating, it’s your worst enemy. And – don’t hate us – quit your wind-down wine for a day too,…

Take a hike A brisk walk for 25 minutes a day can double survival rates in cancer patients, a new study has found. It can even reduce your risk of having a heart attack, lower your blood pressure and boost your mood. Fast food If you don’t have time to cook in the evenings, try one of Charlie Bigham’s ready meals (£7, serves two, sainsburys.co.uk ). It’s fresh food that’s free from artificial ingredients, and includes hearty lasagne and shepherd’s pie. Cool down We all love the hot weather, but it can play havoc with our skin. Soothe yours with Nelsons Arnicare Arnica Cooling Gel (£5.59 for 30g, boots.com). It even helps ease aching muscles!…

£144 ...that’s the value the average household hoards in unused beauty tech – including hair straighteners, razors and grooming kits WHAT WILL THEY THINK OF NEXT? Outwell Collaps Kettle (£19.95, amazon.co.uk ) No, it’s not a joke, this really is a kettle that folds flat! Handy for camping, travelling, or even for kitchens with limited surface area, it holds 1.5ltr water and is dishwasher-safe. APP OF THE WEEK SwiftKey, free (App Store/Google Play) Remember when we first discovered predictive text? Well, if you send lots of messages, this keyboard upgrade (if your phone doesn’t have the function built-in) could make your life much easier. Just swipe your fingers over the keys and the software will turn them in to words, saving individual tapping of letters. It takes…

Warning: don’t read this one alone at night – it really starts with a shock! Townies Ollie, his wife Caro and daughterJade follow their dream and move to a dilapidated house in the country. But it seems they are not the only occupants. Jade’s friend sees an old woman in the room while they’re talking on the computer, Caro spots a face at the window while in the garden but Ollie discovers there’s no room where that window seems to be. And why are the locals so strange? Should they leave? Can they leave? Our verdict: SEE MORE ONLINE   For more books information, see womanmagazine.co.uk/books…

Sitting at my laptop, I was just waiting for one number to be called. ‘One more to go,’ I muttered to my husband, Tony. He chuckled, used to hearing a running commentary of how my Woman Bingo games were playing out. But his ears pricked up when he heard my next sentence, ‘Oh, I... I think I just won £1,000!’ I stuttered. I wasn’t sure if I’d got the number right and kept having to check the balance. Luckily, Tony had rushed over to the laptop to have a look. ‘That’s definitely £1,000,’ he confirmed. ‘Is it, are you sure?’ I was so shocked, I just didn’t know what to make of it! I had been playing in the Playoff Palace, one of the special games, with some tickets I…

Coronation Street Tina O’Brien and Ryan Thomas Corrie fans will fondly remember Sarah-Louise Platt and Jason Grimshaw’s marriage, and off screen the actors fell in love too. Despite splitting in 2010, the pair remain firm friends and proud parents to their daughter Scarlett, six. EastEnders Joe Swash and Kara Tointon They played brother and sister Mickey and Dawn, but the cheeky Essex chappie and the Strictly star split in 2010 after nearly two years together. Emmerdale Sammy Winward and James Sutton When their characters Katie Sugden and Ryan Lamb enjoyed a romance, the pair began dating in real life. But a few months into their relationship the couple called it quits, reportedly deciding they were better off as friends. Neighbours Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan Without doubt the golden couple…