In this latest issue we bring you the latest advice from Liz, from fresh springtime beauty tips to quick, healthy weekday suppers. You’ll find a wealth of new and nutritious seasonal recipes including a fabulous Easter feast and a Mother’s Day menu that’s simple enough for children to cook, plus protein-packed delicious egg dishes, beautiful botanical bakes and some divine dark chocolate gifts – the perfect healthier alternative to traditional Easter eggs.
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Liz Earle Wellbeing
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AGE Well • From exercise to herbal helpers – ways to thrive through perimenopause and beyond.
Wellbeing NEWS • Need-to-know findings for a better second half.
The menopause body • If we’re feeling sapped of strength or gaining fat despite no change to our daily diet, menopause could be the culprit. Here’s what can be done about it.
Strength in numbers • Could tag-teaming a workout boost our fitness? We uncover the benefits of buddying up.
Home herbalism • Medical herbalist Natasha Richardson on the power of plants to support mind and body.
Tea with Liz • I grow many tea-friendly herbs – thyme, sage, lemon balm, to name a few – in my garden or on my kitchen windowsill. There’s a large pot of fresh mint growing outside the kitchen door, ready to snip a few leaves for an after-dinner cup of digestive settlement. Here are my regular go-tos.
Try it yourself • Get started with these herbal essentials.
Mind the gap • HRT shortages in the UK have left women from all walks of life struggling to access menopause treatment. But research shows some women face more barriers than others. LEW investigates who’s falling through the net and what can be done to ensure a better second half for all.
Midlife MOT • WomenWise is a health service that assesses the impact of hormones and lifestyle choices on midlife wellbeing. Lifestyle Editor Camilla Cary-Elwes finds out more.
Living the high life • Now legal in the UK, medical cannabis offers hope to those living with chronic pain and illness. Mary Biles investigates what researchers know about this cutting-edge treatment so far, and what it takes to secure a prescription.
A POTTED HISTORY
What can medical cannabis treat? • While research is in its infancy, Project Twenty21 subsidises private medical cannabis treatments for the following conditions.
EAT Well • Pile your plate high with a diversity of colours, tastes and textures.
GO NUTS • Power up with protein-packed dishes.
Nourishing nuts • Fabulous snacks that are high in protein and fibre.
SPOTLIGHT ON Magnesium • Load up on leafy greens. Magnesium is the ultimate menopause mineral, says nutritional therapist and functional medicine practitioner Farzanah Nasser.
Know your numbers • Aim to get as much magnesium through food as possible. Listed below are the levels of magnesium in common foods.
Cheat sheet • Supplements can help to keep magnesium levels topped up – particularly during times of stress or if we’re eating more processed foods than we’d like. There are many types to choose from, because magnesium needs to be attached to another nutrient to allow for absorption. For this reason, it’s helpful to know more about these other ingredients and pick a form that’s most supportive to your needs.
BEST BUYS • Up your levels with these super supplements.
Hungry woman • Health and hormone-supporting snacks for any time of day.
Night time milk • A soothing nightcap for peaceful slumber.
The more the merrier • Aim to eat 30 different plants a week to support a healthy menopause.
FULL OF BEANS • Three sumptuous and satisfying recipes from the Bold Beans...