Innholdsfortegnelse for 09-Mar-2020 i Woman

With spring around the corner and Mother’s Day almost upon us (see p16 for gift ideas) that’s not all we’ve got to look forward to. Apparently, 70 is the new 30! We prove age is just a number on p8. With this in mind, maybe it’s time to embrace our grey hairs – turn to p22 for how. Finally, our Test Kitchen is up and running. Our team of expert writers and chefs test products and create recipes with you in mind – flick to p36 for a flavour. Enjoy!…

A break-up after a short relationship is hard at the best of times, so to decide to separate after 20 happy years together must be far from easy. But Fern Britton appears to be adapting well to her split, after telling the world via Twitter that she and her chef husband Phil Vickery, 58, had ‘decided to go our separate ways’, adding, ‘We will always share a great friendship and our lovely children.’ But we can reveal Fern, 62, has previously suffered after heartbreak… PUTTING ON A BRAVE FACE From her very first break-up as a teenager, Fern vowed to never let anyone make her feel that way again. In her autobiography, Fern: My Story, she wrote, ‘If a man made it obvious I wasn’t good enough for him, I’d…

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CHOP A CROP It may seem like a bold step to change both your colour and your length, but the easiest way to switch to a new shade is to snip your locks. Having a shorter style doesn’t have to be scary (or ageing). Opt for a pixie crop and accessorise with hats and headscarves. MAKE WAVES Whether it’s in the form of a choppy cut or some beachy twists, mid-length styles really suit texture. And grey hair loves it even more. Sleek, sharp styles are not only a tad ageing, but they can also show up dryness and frizz. Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast, £10, stylishly musses up the hair, and gives it a youthful boost without any residue or heaviness. GO LONG If your hair can take…

1 WRAP AND ROLL  Deli Kitchen’s Brioche Style Wraps combine the subtle sweetness of French Brioche with the softness of a Mexican tortilla. Top with sweet or savoury fillings, roll and wrap for a tasty lunch. £1.35, 6-pack, Tesco. 2 PROTEIN POWER Instead of reaching for a choccie biscuit when energy levels slump, go for a healthier M&S High Protein Pot instead. Flavours include Smoky Baked Beans & Egg, Chilli & Coriander King Prawns, and Chargrilled Chicken & Edamame. From £2. 3 LOWER SUGAR COOKIES Gato & Co vegan and gluten-free indulgent Cookies ‘n’ Cream biscuits have half the sugar of similar biscuits and come in a handy two-pack size. Crunchy, creamy and just sweet enough. £1.59, Boots.…

On nights out with my girlfriends, there comes a point in the evening where I consciously keep quiet: that moment, after a couple of glasses, when they animatedly discuss hot flushes, sleeplessness, lethargy and night sweats. I can’t join in with all this menopause-related chatter because, despite being 59, I’m yet to go through the dreaded change. I still have periods and have never experienced a hot flush, never mind any other symptom of hormonal change. It has long puzzled me why I’ve seemingly dodged the bullet. So, recent research, which said regular sex might help defer the menopause, was a revelation. At last, I know what’s going on, because the years when I might have expected to go through the menopause were taken up with a passionate affair. For…

Have an early night Only one in five of us is getting more than eight hours of sleep a night, according to a new survey.* Sleep is vital for mental and physical health, so make tonight the night that you head to bed a little bit earlier. Give your gut a helping hand… …with a supplement from high-street favourite Holland & Barrett. Slimbiome is a fruit-flavoured sachet you can take on the go, with prebiotic dietary fibre inulin, which can help with gut health. Available in stores, from £18.99 for 21 sachets. Try some ‘chicken nuggets’ If you’re keen to embrace a plant-based diet, then new Little Peckers from The Vegetarian Butcher are worth a try. They’re made from protein-packed soy. (£3.29, Waitrose and Tesco).…

If he’s older and you’re younger He can have difficulty with an erection or stamina. You may need to help him get hard, be patient when he can’t last, find other ways of getting pleasure that don’t need his erection. If he’s younger and you’re older You can suffer vaginal dryness, or be wary of new tricks. You may need to add in lube, match yourself to his energy, be prepared to try things you’ve not tried before. If other people flinch You may have to cope with prejudice, with others wondering what you see in each other. Simply ignore. If your bond’s close and the sex is good, flaunt your passion with pride.…

Julie Hesmondhalgh In The Trouble with Maggie Cole, the former Coronation Street actress stars as Jill, whose best friend Maggie (Dawn French) shares gossip about her and other locals with a journalist, who then broadcasts the interview on national radio! Here, Julie tells us more… Tell us about your character… When we first meet Jill, she’s single and Maggie tries to set her up with people, but there are slim pickings. Having said that, literally every man who comes on screen is a hottie! It’s different from your other roles… It was a running joke with the director because usually I’m just dragged in to have terrible things happen to me, like in Broadchurch and Happy Valley. It was really nice to put lipstick on and play a bit of…

Harry’s anger over NEW ROYAL BAN The Queen has banned the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from using the ‘Sussex Royal’ brand after they decided to step down as main royals – and we’re told Harry is livid. Her Majesty’s decision comes after Harry and Meghan spent tens of thousands of pounds on a brand new website and sought to register the brand as a trademark. They also had plans for a charity: Sussex Royal, The Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. A palace insider tells Woman that, while Harry is blaming anyone but his gran, he is upset that this has happened and the statement he and Meghan released indicated the pair were less than happy. The source says, ‘Anyone who’s ever dealt with Her Majesty will…

Susan Sarandon The actor, 73, has admitted that, with age, she’s learned to appreciate life. ‘People who don’t contribute to a healthy, fun and adventurous life… Well, there’s no reason to waste your time on them, and you definitely appreciate that when you reach your 70s,’ she said. Bette Midler Singer and actor Bette, 74, reckons the reason she looks so youthful is because she’s learned not to care at all! ‘Certain things fall away,’ she says. ‘You don’t care if you’re sexually appealing. You want to be attractive, but there’s no desperation.’ Twiggy She turned 70 in September last year, but supermodel Twiggy – Dame Lesley Lawson – looks years younger and insists she’s had no work done. She has said, ‘I am growing older gracefully as I always…

ECO-FRIENDLY Garnier Organic Rich Argan Multi-Use Rescue Balm, £7.99 Certified organic by the Soil Association, as well as being vegan-friendly, give this balm a go if you’re trying to make more conscious beauty choices. Thick and rich, slather it onto dry patches that are in need of TLC. DRY SKIN SAVIOUR Botánico Vida Omega Balm, £6.50, botanicovida.com Soothe rough, cracked or flaking skin with this balm. Formulated with omega oil, it works with your skin’s natural barrier to lock-in much-needed moisture. Apply to lips, heels, hands or any irritated areas. HINT OF TINT Vichy Naturalblend Lip Balm in Pink, £8.50 Combining the comfort of a balm with the colour of a lipstick, this is a must-try for low maintenance days. The finish is dewy, not shiny, with a texture that’s…

Every time I look at this photo of my son, Luke, 12, swinging his legs in the air, his face stern with concentration as he balances between two parallel bars, I’m overwhelmed by his strength and determination. Any mum would be proud, but while Luke is modest and shy, I want to shout about his incredible achievements, because for a while we didn’t know if he’d survive to learn to walk, let alone grow up to compete in a national gymnastics competition. Luke was just six months old when doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital told my husband Graham, then 31, and I that Luke had stage 1 hepatoblastoma – liver cancer usually affecting children. The word ‘cancer’ sent waves of horror crashing down on me, and Graham and I…

Woman’s agony aunt, Suzie Hayman, says: We tend to think being dumped by a lover would be the most painful experience we can suffer, but losing a friend is often worse. ‘SELF-ESTEEM IS KNOCKED’ Friendships often last longer, have more depth – you tell a friend more, share more experiences than you might a person you date. You often trust them not only with the real feelings you have, but to know you at your worst and still like you. To have that thrown back in your face is especially hurtful – even damaging. You might fight back when losing a lover by recognising there are plenty more where they came from. But feeling the time and emotional investment you had in a friendship was wasted may knock…

DAIRY-FREE CREAM LIQUEUR Wild-Arbor is a new take on a classic cream liqueur. Same indulgent flavour but dairy-free and classy served over ice. £19.99, 70cl, Waitrose. GREAT VALUE RED You can’t go wrong with El Tesoro de Las Montanas Malbec from Lidl. At just £5.99 a bottle, it’s a smooth, fruity and easy-drinking red wine – a great all-rounder for any occasion, with or without food. WINE WITH RECIPE BOX DELIVERY You can now order wine to go with your Hello Fresh recipe box delivery. Wines match the recipes. From £6.99, hellofresh.co.uk.…

IS MY DAUGHTER IN DANGER? Q My daughter is 28, and shares a house with three other people. She came home for the weekend with her cat and asked us to keep him. When we pushed her why ,we were rocked sideways when she burst into tears and said we had to take him to protect him. It seems that one of her flatmates is a big problem. Taking food that isn’t hers or not doing her agreed chores is one thing, but this lady has even thrown away one person’s fresh flowers just because she hated them. Now this lady has told my daughter to keep her cat in her room. But none of them will summon up the courage to ask her to leave. What can they do?…

Mis-sold Wonga customers have been legally robbed. More than 350,000 former Wonga customers, who were mis-sold payday loans, have received letters telling them they’ll receive a paltry 4.3% of what they were owed after it went into administration. So, this is a wake-up call for anyone who may have been mis-sold a payday loan – DON’T WAIT to check if you’re due £100s or £1,000s, or it could be too late… Why have Wonga customers received so little? Wonga customers who were awarded payouts having been mis-sold their loans are only getting 4.3p per £100 owed. In other words, due £2,000, get just £86. I and others long campaigned for payday loan regulation, but when it came, in 2015, that was far too late. These vultures had preyed on and…

BLACK NARCISSUS BBC1 Gemma Arterton stars in a new version of the classic 1947 film. In the story of forbidden love and sexual repression, she plays Sister Clodagh who travels to Nepal to help set up a new order but finds herself attracted to a local land agent... DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: A LIFE ON OUR PLANET Netflix In this one-off film, which plays at cinemas before it hits Netflix, the broadcaster reflects on the defining moments of his life and the devastating changes he’s seen during his career.…

JULIE WALTERS REVEALS CANCER BATTLE  Dame Julie Walters has been given the all-clear after a secret 18-month battle with bowel cancer. The 70-year-old said the diagnosis – and an operation to remove 30cm of her colon – has ‘completely changed’ her perspective on life. I’M A CELEBRITY… GETS RENEWED  I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! could be the longest running reality TV show of all time if it’s renewed for another three years. The jungle-themed show – which first aired in 2002 – is set to return to ITV until 2022 if the deal is signed. SHARON GOES GREY  Sharon Osbourne has dyed her hair platinum white after 18 years of vibrant red. The former X Factor judge, 67, used the same hair colourist as American…

‘I’M DEAD EASY TO WORK WITH’ Katherine Kelly shot to fame as everyone’s favourite barmaid, Becky McDonald, on Coronation Street in 2006, and has since gone on to star in some of the country’s favourite TV shows, from Happy Valley to Mr Selfridge. For that reason, as we notice her new brunette, blunt bob is a world away from Becky’s bleach-blonde locks, she’s extremely quick to remind us she left the ITV soap eight years ago! Katherine, 40, is now back on our screens as Detective Inspector Karen Renton in the second series of ITV drama Liar. Here, the mum-of-two tells us all about what went on behind the scenes… Hi, Katherine. We almost didn’t recognise you with your new hair – we’re so used to seeing you as Becky!…

Claire Larkin, cultural expert at language-learning app Babbel.com, says: Slang isn’t a new phenomenon –each generation has its own way of changing the way they speak so peers can understand each other. Unfortunately, this means previous generations can find it difficult to interpret what younger people are saying. Still, the baby boomers can’t complain, they came up with plenty themselves. ‘Dream on’, ‘chill out’, and ‘ace’ are all 1970s slang, which may have grated on their parents but are now part of everyday language. Slang is influenced by new cultural reference points, and today, Gen Z-ers and millennials have countless cultural touchpoints at their fingertips: streaming services, apps and social media have given rise to many new turns of phrase. This means generations growing up immersed in digital culture have…

BLEND IT IN If you've decided to embrace your silver, there’ll be a period in between growing out your dye and going fully grey. Let a few strands show through, like Jessica Biel, as you get used to the new look and use a non-permanent root touch up for days when you're feeling less confident. L’Oréal Paris Magic Retouch Precision Concealer Brush, £8.99, blends with your hair to cover up scattered greys but washes out every time you shampoo. A simple way to control your grey. TREAT YOURSELF When you’re embracing your lighter locks, ‘you need to keep them well-nourished and healthy,’ says Kelly May, senior stylist at Neville Hair & Beauty. ‘Grey hair has a naturally coarser texture and can be quite rebellious’, so look for treatments to keep…

FUSS-FREE FISH For an easy way to cook fish with flavour, take a look at The Saucy Fish Co’s new chilled fish and sauce pairings. Try Cod with Red Chilli Drizzle for a sweet and spicy kick or Basa with Teriyaki Sauce for a taste of summer barbecues. All serve two and are ready to eat in 20 mins. From £3.95, Ocado JAPANESE SPRING CELEBRATION ASDA HAS CHANGED THE PACKAGING FOR ITS OWN-BRAND STEAK RANGE TO 100% RECYCLABLE CARDBOARD TRAYS, SAVING 700 TONNES OF PLASTIC A YEAR. Kikkoman, maker of the world-famous naturally brewed soy sauce, is celebrating the Japanese cherry blossom festival with a limited edition design. Soy sauce is great for sauces and salad dressings. £2.50, 150ml, most major supermarkets. CELEB KITCHEN PICKS Get Louise Redknapp’s look with…

Homemade hazelnut butter This is so much tastier than the jars of shop-bought spreads… SERVES 20 PREP 10 MINS COOK N/A ✱ 300g hazelnuts ✱ 50g cacao powder ✱ 1-2tbsp maple syrup or honey, to taste ✱ 1tbsp melted coconut oil 1 In a food processor, blend the hazelnuts until they release oil and form a smooth and glossy paste. 2 Add in the cacao, coconut oil, and either the maple syrup or honey, and blend until smooth. Add a pinch of salt to balance the flavour, if you like. Per serving: 118 cals, 10g fat (1.2g saturated), 2.3g carbohydrates Food Ed’s tip Love pistachios? Try whizzing some up with the honey and coconut oil (and miss out the cacao powder). Equally delicious on toast! Coconut and raspberry rice porridge…

Shall I ignore the lump that’s developed? QI have developed a lump in my neck; weirdly, my partner noticed that it moves up and down when I swallow. It doesn’t hurt, and it isn’t growing, so do I need to do anything about it? Philippa says A As I can’t see and examine the swelling, please do see your doctor. It sounds like this could be a thyroglossal cyst, a fluid-filled structure in the neck. It is generally in the middle of the neck, feels smooth and moves when you swallow or stick out your tongue. It is generally benign, and your doctor can confirm the diagnosis by referring you for an ultrasound scan. They are also likely to request blood tests to check the function of the thyroid gland.…

It’s all my fault that I can’t keep him happy Q I desperately need to enlarge my vagina. My partner often can’t enter me when we’re having intercourse and he’s very unhappy about that. I want to please him but I’m simply too small and when he pushes himself in, I bruise – it often hurts for days afterwards. I try not to complain, but I do need to do something as he’s getting angrier and the rows are getting worse. Do you think surgery would help? Susan says A I’m worried about the situation you describe. Your partner is forcing himself on you, and then making you feel it’s all your fault. The width of your vagina is not something you should blame yourself for, and neither should he.…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr There’s a difference between being serious and being miserable, so if you catch yourself singing the blues, remind yourself it’s still early days. Things can change. For your reading ☎ 09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May This may prove to be a testing week for a love affair or a project close to your heart. Keep the door open, no matter how difficult other people may be. For your reading ☎ 09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun It’s all very confusing, so don’t feel under pressure to make a decision. Next week’s full moon brings closure. There’s no point rushing your fences now. For your reading ☎ 09058 172559 CANCER 23 Jun – 23 Jul You know what they say…

Does anyone remember the bit in a Disney princess movie where the heroine gets fed up with her prince and heads for the divorce courts? No, me neither. But suddenly all those fairy-tale royal marriages are taking strange turns. It’s as if Meghan has given all the minor female royals a get-out-of-palace-free card by moving to Canada. After the shock of Megxit, we discovered Princess Anne’s son (and 15th in line to the throne) Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn were divorcing after 12 years of marriage. Now, David Armstrong-Jones, the 2nd Earl of Snowdon and the eldest son of Princess Margaret, is to part ways with his wife of 27 years, Serena. It seems a cushy number to give up. Being a minor royal must be a bit like…

Comedy abs Whoever thought they’d be saying ‘phwoah!’ over comedian Joe Pasquale? Yet, here he is flaunting a six-pack. Just one issue – he may look buff but he still has the voice of a strangled budgerigar. All hail Hizzo! ‘I LIKE WHAT A MAN COMES EQUIPPED WITH. BUT THEY SHOULD KNOW THAT A WOMAN IS LIKE AN OVEN. SHE NEEDS FIVE TO 15 MINUTES TO HEAT UP.’Actress Sandra Bullock simplifies sex for men. I’m a little bit in love with Lizzo. I don’t care that critics say her weight might be unhealthy or that she wore a leather one-piece that looked like a Morrisons lattice pie for her BRITs performance. She’s the most gorgeous mix of attitude and joy – and has new BFF Harry Styles wrapped round her…