May/June 2022

Liz Earle Wellbeing

Fresh ideas on looking good and feeling great

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Hello And A Joyful Welcome To Our Bright New Edition!
I’m taking some time out to savour the beauty of the natural world, stopping for a moment to show gratitude for the good things in life, however small. This beautiful issue is simply bursting with goodness, and filled with sure-fire ways to help us l
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Liz Earle Wellbeing
Editor-in-Chief Liz Earle MBE, Managing Editor Polly Beard, Editor Ellie Smith, Design Director Nicky Acketts, Copy Editor and Lifestyle Editor Camilla Cary-Elwes, Food Editor Betty Beard, Travel Editor and Head of Digital Amy Moore, Image Editor Len
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Explore Our World Of Wellbeing
@lizearlewellbeing Liz Earle Wellbeing Liz Earle Wellbeing Don’t miss Liz’s much-loved lunchtime lives over on Instagram. They’re packed with informative and inspirational interviews with trusted experts, exclusive offers from our favourite brands, a
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Wellbeing POSTBAG
Oh my goodness, I have learned so much listening to your YouTube and Instagram chats. I am going to be 51 and finding that everything is going a bit south for me… menopause, putting on weight, hair getting thin, depressed, cellulite, not sleeping, ti
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HRT For Long-term Disease Prevention
Should HRT be given to as many women as possible for optimum healthcare and disease prevention once their hormones decline? That’s currently under discussion at NHS England. For too long, prescribing HRT has focused solely on symptom relief, not dise
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Sleep Sweet Spot
Going to sleep at 10-11pm is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease compared to earlier and later bedtimes, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal. ‘The body has a 24-hour internal clock, called the circadian r
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Good News For Coffee Lovers
A Kings College London study led by Professor Tim Spector has found that coffee drinkers tend to have a more diverse gut microbiome (a key marker of good gut health) than non coffee drinkers. These results were dose-dependent, meaning the more cups o
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Dementia Action Week
Dementia Action Week starts on 16 May and the Alzheimer’s Society is on a mission to make sure no one misses out on a dementia diagnosis. Diagnosis rates have fallen to a five-year low due to the pandemic, and the charity estimates there are around 3
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Brain Fact Vs Fiction
A recent review has shown that misconceptions about our brains (or neuromyths) are prevalent, even among scientists, doctors and educators. The most common myths include the belief that we only use 10% of our brain, that children are less focused aft
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THE HEALTH & BEAUTY EDIT
Oodee Nova Illuminating Moisturiser This silky smooth moisturiser is a love letter to sensitive, allergy-prone skin. It’s been dubbed ‘allergen neutral’ and is free from all common food and fragrance allergens. £55, oodee.com K18 Leave-in Molecular R
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BEAUTY Secrets
Delilah Matte Liquid Lipstick in Retro £20, delilahcosmetics.com Lisa Eldridge True Velvet Lip Colour in Velvet Ribbon £26, lisaeldridge.com Q I love red lipstick on other people but find it makes my teeth look yellow. What can I do? A Don’t shy away
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Get Your Glow On
There are many reasons. Massage boosts circulation and blood flow, which means plenty of fresh nutrients are being delivered to skin cells, keeping them healthy. It also has a positive effect on our lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s rubbi
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Tweakments with Alice Hart-Davis
When the neck starts looking old, it’s a real heart-sink. It’s that moment when we realise we’re not imagining it; ageing really has crept up on us when we weren’t looking. The main culprits are crepey skin and neck wrinkles, which tend to go hand in
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How Can I Tighten My Neck Skin?
We might not expect a treatment that’s designed to hydrate the skin to be able to tighten the skin at the same time, but injectable moisture treatments such as Profhilo, Restylane Skinboosters, Teosyal Redensity 1 and Juvéderm Volite encourage ‘bio-r
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Green Tea
It’s no secret that green tea is great for our health. It’s made from the leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant and is full of antioxidant polyphenols that may help protect our cells from damage and disease. Key among these protective plant
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Green Tea Treatments
BUDGET BUY The Body Shop Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask Sustainably sourced matcha green tea, dandelion extract and aloe vera work beautifully to protect against pollution. £6, thebodyshop.com Herbivore Jasmine Green Tea Balancing Toner
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MOVE Of The Month Shoulder Bridge
1 Place a ball or cushion between the legs. 2 Slowly tip the spine towards you, up off the mat. 3 Press arms strongly into the mat and hug the ball or cushion with the glutes and legs to find the lower ab connection. 4 Hold for a moment or two before
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DIY skincare
Strawberries are a natural source of vitamin C, a skin superhero that can boost collagen, fight the signs of ageing and brighten skin. We’ve also added probiotic yoghurt and honey for its hydrating properties. • 1 strawberry• 1 tbsp live yoghurt• 1 t
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Ask The Expert HAY FEVER With Dr Sophie Farooque
Hay fever is a common name for pollen allergy, but it’s a misnomer – it’s not triggered by ‘hay’ and ‘fever’ is not a symptom. Instead, it’s characterised by itchy/watery eyes, an itchy throat and inner ear, an itchy/runny nose and sneezing. In child
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MUSHROOM Magic
Sunlight glittered on the sea and coconut palms waved beguilingly as the facilitator gave all eight of us a handful of brown capsules. They looked a bit like vitamin pills, and the taste, as we munched them down with water and chocolate, was earthy.
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LIVE WELL FOR LONGER Balancing act
Much airtime is given to ‘balancing’ hormones and ‘work/life balance’ during midlife and beyond, but what about our physical balance? It’s easy to take stability for granted, but research suggests we’re likely to feel less steady on our feet as the y
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What Can We Do About It?
Simple weight-bearing exercises help to prevent muscle loss and fortify our bone density, preventing falls and fractures. These exercises include those when feet and legs support body weight (not swimming or cycling, for example), or where additional
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Fact Or Fad? Metabolic Flexibility
Do you ever get to the end of the day and feel there’s nothing left in your tank? Or perhaps you find yourself between the snack cupboard and fridge at around 3pm, searching for the answer within? If so, you’re not alone. The question on many minds i
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The Art Of Listening
One barrier to mindful listening is the way we’ve evolved to predict the future. When interpreting new information, research shows our brains rely on past experiences to continuously predict what’s likely to happen next. This is essential for our sur
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The Good Food Edit
This tangy curry sauce is an easy shortcut to a tasty meal in minutes. Holy Cow! cook down their sauces for hours with freshly roasted ground spices so all the hard work is done for you – all you need to do is decide what to add. The company also val
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Taste Of Summer
ChalkStream Hot Smoked Trout Move over salmon! This sustainably sourced hot smoked trout pairs perfectly with cream cheese. £11.05, chalkstreamfoods.co.uk Belazu Roasted Aubergine Mezze Creamy and smoky, this aubergine paste is delicious as a dip or
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Cucumber, Lime And Mint Cocktail
Vg • Cocktail shaker• Two tall glasses• 2cm cucumber, skin on, juiced, plus 4 thin cucumber ribbons to garnish• 70ml gin• 2 handfuls of ice• 1 small handful of mint leaves, bashed, plus 2 sprigs of mint to serve• 2 limes, juiced• 1 tbsp agave syrup (
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One-tin Triumphs
SERVES 4 • 500g new potatoes, rinsed, skin on and cut into quarters• 3 tbsp olive oil• 4 preserved lemons, quartered• 100g drained, pitted green olives• 1 white onion, peeled and quartered• 2 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes or chilli flakes (optional)• 6-8
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Courgette And Butter Bean Gratin
SERVES 6 as a main, 8 as a side • 2 tbsp olive oil• 900g courgettes, sliced into 1-2cm disks• 470g butter beans• 4 heaped tbsp crème fraîche• 200g Gouda or Gruyère cheese, finely grated• 200ml dry white wine• 1 lemon, juice and zest• 3 cloves of garl
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Salmon, Greens And Pesto Traybake
SERVES 2 FOR THE PESTO • 40g dill• 40g mint leaves• 1 clove of garlic, peeled• 60g almonds, toasted• 2 anchovies• 50g finely grated Parmesan• 5-6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil• 1 lemon zest and juice, plus ½ lemon to serve FOR THE TRAYBAKE • 100g gree
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Celebrate Spring With Our Heritage Kombuchas
Looking to raise a healthy glass of something delicious this spring? We’ve collaborated with our friends at Mighty Brew to bring you two sublime kombuchas, specially matured from the finest organic ingredients and brewed in Hampshire. They are the pe
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Liz’s Larder
Vg EQUIPMENT • 250ml sterilised jar with a lid• 180g pitted Kalamata olives• 50ml extra virgin olive oil• 1 clove of garlic, crushed• 1 tbsp capers• Pinch of sea salt 1 Place all the ingredients into a food processor and blend into a smooth paste. 2
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT Rocket Eruca sativa
Rocket is a leafy green herb from the Brassicaceae family, best known for its distinctive peppery flavour. Other common names for rocket include arugula, eruca, ruchetta, rucola, rucoli, rugula, colewort and roquette. But, whatever name you choose, t
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Pepper And Fennel Salad With Burrata
V SERVES 2 as a light lunch or 4 as a side • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil• 1 lemon, juiced• 1 tbsp maple syrup• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard• 2 pointed Romano peppers, de-seeded and finely sliced• 2 bulbs of fennel, stalk and ends removed, finely sliced• 10
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Red Pepper And Walnut Dip With Rosemary Focaccia
Vg SERVES 4 as a starter or 6 as a side FOR THE FOCACCIA • 7g fast-action yeast• ½ tbsp golden caster sugar• 300ml warm water (not boiling)• 500g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting• ½ tbsp fine salt• 8 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for oil
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Padron Peppers Served With Tahini Labneh
V SERVES 4-6 as a side or snack • 400g labneh (or full-fat Greek yoghurt)• 2 tbsp tahini• ½ lemon, juiced• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil• 1 tbsp olive oil• 500g Padron peppers• Sea salt 1 In a wide serving bowl, mix the labneh, tahini, lemon juice an
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Red Pepper Galette
V SERVES 4-6 • 3 bell peppers (a mix of colours looks lovely), de-seeded and cut into 3cm strips• 2 tbsp olive oil• 3 sprigs rosemary leaves, woody stalks removed• 1 lemon, zest• 10g chives, finely chopped• 5g basil, finely chopped• 60g goat’s cheese
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Italy at Home
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Wholegrain Pappardelle With Fennel Sausage And Broccoli With Lemon Oil
SERVES 4 • 6 Italian fennel sausages• 400g wholegrain pappardelle (or tagliatelle)• 1 head (approx. 300g) of broccoli, cut into florets• 70ml olive oil• 1 lemon, juice and zest• 1 tbsp chilli flakes (optional)• Parmesan, grated to serve• Sea salt and
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Green Pea, Ricotta And Fennel Bruschetta
V SERVES 4 • 200g petits pois• 250g ricotta• 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling• ½ small fennel bulb, stalks removed and bottom trimmed, finely sliced into ribbons (with a vegetable peeler or mandolin)• ½ lemon, juice and zest• 6 thick slices
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Seared Tuna ‘Carpaccio’ With Caper Sauce And Pecorino
SERVES 4 • 230g super-fresh tuna loin/steak from your local fishmonger• 30g Dijon mustard• 30g capers• 100ml olive oil• 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped• 45g fresh parsley, chopped• 1 small shallot, peeled and roughly chopped• Pecorino cheese to serve, sha
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Rolled Porchetta With Fennel, Dill And White Wine, Cooked On Sliced Tomatoes, Red Onion And Garlic
SERVES 4-6 • 2 tbsp fennel seeds• 2kg loin of pork roasting joint (bone out)• 4 tbsp fresh dill leaves, finely chopped• 2 tbsp fine sea salt• 1 bulb of fennel, cut into wedges• 4 large tomatoes, quartered• 2 red onions, cut into wedges• 1 bulb of gar
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Crab Scones With Apple And Fennel Salad
Brown crabmeat is often overlooked but this is where all the best flavour is. These scones are a doddle to make and are pretty impressive as a snack or starter. Double up the ingredients if you’re going to make them, because they won’t last long! MAK
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Harissa Monkfish With Pomegranate And Orange Salad And Za’atar Flatbread
This needs some focused effort before you can sit back and enjoy it, but then it’s just a case of putting it all together and making it look good. It’s a great recipe for outdoor entertaining, as the yoghurt and the marinade really hold on to their f
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Orange And Campari Granita 1970s-style
Vg A light and refreshing end to a good dinner or a summer lunch, bitter and sweet in equal measure. An adult version of those sorbets you used to get as a kid in Mediterranean restaurants. SERVES 8 • 8 whole fresh oranges• 50g caster sugar• 3½ tbsp
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Teatime Treats
V SERVES 6-8 • 3 organic eggs• 100g sugar• 225ml milk• 100g polenta• 50g plain flour• 1 tbsp almond extract• 20g butter• 150g cherries, pitted FOR THE MERINGUE • 4 egg whites at room temperature• 125g icing sugar• 2 tbsp thick balsamic vinegar TO SE
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Rhubarb Financiers With Mango, Apricot And Almonds
V MAKES 18 You will need two nine-hole financier trays or fairy cake tins • 85g rhubarb, cut into 7cm batons• 1 tbsp golden caster sugar• 250g butter• 140g plain flour• 225g icing sugar• 140g ground almonds• 6 egg whites (approx. 225g)• 6 dried apric
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Objects Of Desire
Ixia meadow dried flowers A sweet way to fill a vase with everlasting blooms. £44.99, johnlewis.com Naoshima table lamp Modern take on the traditional ginger jar lamp. £325, oka.com Bridie Hall alphabet pot Brilliant for brushes, perfect for pens. A
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Ageing In Style
It’s fair to say that gadgets to help us around the home as we grow older have never been particularly ‘sexy’. Whether it’s a grab rail for extra support or furniture raisers for the living room, living aids have a tendency to make a home feel more l
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Soothed In The city
BATHE IN NATURAL SPRINGS GOOD VALUE Bath is one of the only places in Britain where you can bathe in natural hot springs. It’s a go-to destination for wellness seekers and no trip is complete without a visit to Thermae Bath Spa. One of the highlights
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Travel Edit
Planning a city break? Manchester is fast becoming one of the most visited cities in the UK. Along with its busy nightlife, lively music scene and tempting top-tier restaurants, there are a number of luxurious hotels to explore. We particularly love
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The Joy Of Wild Swimming
Warmer weather offers the perfect opportunity to dip our toes into the invigorating world of wild swimming. Our favourite spot is Sharrah Pool in Dartmoor National Park. This experience is far more than just a swim – consider it an immersion in natur
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Book Club
Join us on Instagram using the hashtag #LEWbookclub and share what you’re reading. by Sam Apple (£20, Liveright) Liz reads My passion for biographies of interesting people, as well as learning more about health, wellbeing and our relationship with fo
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Rural Retreats
Get away from it all (quite literally) with a break to the Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa and Island, near Oban, Scotland. Located on its own private island, this spa hotel has stunning views over Loch Linnhe, with the Morvern peaks providing a dramatic b
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Secure Your Financial Future
Pensions are often misunderstood, underused and under-funded. Furthermore, the rules around them are constantly changing. Women in particular are at a disadvantage when it comes to funding their retirement. In their early 60s, they are likely to have
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So, How Much Money Do I Need For Retirement?
Before creating a plan, it’s helpful to know what you are aiming for. Here are three options, ranging from basic to comfortable. They are based on a 24-year retirement and assume you are no longer paying off a mortgage when you retire. Pays out: £14,
Liz Earle Wellbeing1 min readMental Health
Stay Sharp And Sane With Liz’s Essential Guide To Better Brain Health
JUST £4.99 • Brush up on brain anatomy: everything you need to know to look after this all-important organ.• Stay sharp with science-backed strategies for warding off Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.• Smart foods for improved mood, memory and energy.• An
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Let’s Talk About Sex
It’s easy to feel a sense of failure in a couple relationship when sex slows down, stalls or stops. Surely, if we love each other, this side of things should be easy, natural – and frequent? What if I rarely feel like sex with my partner – does this
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WIN A Two-night Stay At The Runnymede On Thames
Worth over £900 From the sun-drenched terraces and the inviting outdoor pool, to the ambient Lounge and warm and friendly team that ensures a memorable stay for each and every guest, The Runnymede on Thames is abuzz with life. The hotel’s restaurant,
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Book Club In The Kitchen
Ammu by Asma Khan (£26, Ebury) Want to expand your knowledge of Indian cuisine? Asma Khan’s latest cookbook is a homage to Indian homecooking and her mother Ammu. The soul-nourishing recipes span childhood comfort food to quick-fix creations that rem
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Tune In
Expert immunologist Jenna returned to the podcast to share the powerfully positive effect staying active can have on our immunity. She dug into the science and shared valuable insight for those of us who struggle to incorporate movement into our dail
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One Step At A Time
Max is ten. He loves The Simpsons, Doctor Who and Minecraft. He loves reading. He wants to be a writer and a scientist. Perhaps a sciencefiction writer. Max also has PANS. This causes a range of incredibly challenging and debilitating symptoms, such
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Pans Pandas UK
PANS and PANDAS are inflammatory brain disorders which affect both physical and mental health. They can be triggered by common infections (for example strep throat, chickenpox or flu) which, in some people, will go on to cause subtle inflammation in
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In truth Motivation
Last time, I wrote about the importance of self-love and recognising the need to look after ourselves. Since then, I’ve received many messages asking how best to motivate for this. So I will respond with a question: what’s your incentive for life rig

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