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.
A very warm, sunny welcome to our vibrant summer edition
Liz Earle Wellbeing
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AGE Well • From exercise to hormones – ways to live a longer, healthier and happier life.
Use the blues • Feel-good findings for a better second half.
She’s got guts
Walk this way
Not so sweet
Trust the process?
Dehydration nation • It’s said we should aim to drink roughly six to eight glasses of water a day, but nearly half of Brits (45%) only drink one glass, according to new data. Keeping hydrated is key to health, as water helps transport nutrients around the body, increases our energy levels and staves off excess weight gain. To help us drink more, hydration expert and co-founder of air up, Lena Jüngst, shares her top tips.
Say cheese!
Dial up delight • From serotonin to dopamine, neurotransmitters are the silent architects of emotional wellbeing. Discover simple ways to hack these brain chemicals and put a smile on your face.
Take a dip • Can plunging into ice cold water improve mood? Editor Ellie Smith investigates.
Trend on trial 12-3-30 • Does this TikTok-famous workout stand up to scrutiny?
Sweat with a smile • Inject some fun into your fitness regime.
A strong summer • Sweat (and smile!) in style.
Breaking the silence • From anxiety to outbursts of rage, fluctuating and low levels of estrogen during menopause can take its toll on mental health. We ask the experts to explain why sex hormones matter when it comes to mood, and what can be done to steady the ship.
Balance menopause symptom questionnaire • Are hormones affecting your mood? Complete this medic-approved questionnaire, designed to track menopause symptoms.
The ultimate gut reset • Tim Samuels visits the pioneering Original FX Mayr resort – to finally beat the bloat.
Calm your bloat • Tim shares how we can tackle bloating at home with simple Mayr principles.
EAT Well • Taste the sunshine in every bite of these light, bright summer recipes.
Good-mood FOOD • The recipe for happiness lies in this week of happy-packed lunches that come with a side order of a smile.
Choose the right ingredients • To improve mood through food, these are some nutrients to put on the menu.
Happy, healthy eats • Registered nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert has devised a week of lunches to help manage mood and boost wellbeing, helping us feel more positive and maintain steady energy levels throughout the day.
Mango kefir lassi • Cool down with a totally tropical gut-friendly lassi. V
Cacao cardio • Mary Biles investigates the science showing that chocolate might, quite literally, be our heart’s desire.
Try it yourself • Reap the benefits of cacao
My day on a plate • Jessie, aka the Glucose Goddess, is changing the way we think about food, with simple hacks for eating what we love while also keeping blood sugar levels under control. Here, she shares a sneak peek into her fridge, her daily diet and new book.
Back to black • Whether drizzled on salad or taken off a spoon, black seed oil is the not-so-new superfood worth adding to our diets, says nutritionist Stephanie Moore.
FANTASTIC FIVE • Clinical trials have established the following benefits of black seed...