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Veganism is the fastest growing lifestyle movement in the country, with 135,000 people signing up to Veganuary this month. It seems more and more of us want to steer clear of animal-derived products. So if you fancy trying to reduce the amount of meat and dairy you eat, or want to embrace a whole new way of life, we’ve got the information and inspiration you need. Former Strictly dancer Kristina Rihanoff reveals how she and partner Ben Cohen have transformed their health and energy levels, we’ve got delicious recipes and a round-up of the best beauty products. Plus we reveal what you must do to ensure you don’t miss out on vital nutrients. Turn to page 56 for our complete guide to looking and feeling great – inside and out!…

• Gushes about romance with Arg as they hunt for a home together • Pals speculate a baby could even be on the way • Arg says he’s ready to be a dad They were snapped enjoying a tender moment on the dance floor after the cameras stopped rolling at the TOWIE Christmas special – and last week Gemma Collins showed things had moved on with her co-star James “Arg” Argent when they were spotted kissing on holiday in Marbella. Now, after years of unrequited love, pals say the reality star is on the biggest high of her life and is planning their future together. BROKEN-HEARTED The pair’s turbulent on/off romance has been played out on the show for the past six years – with Gemma, 36, constantly being left…

The star has had an ongoing battle with her weight. A size 10-12 in her early TOWIE days, Lauren went up to a size 18 in 2015, admitting she’d been eating 5,000 calories a day. A year on, she shed 4st, taking her to a size 8, but her weight crept up and last year she said she was struggling to maintain her size 12 figure.…

Fiona Murphy, 49, from Weymouth, runs vintage swimwear label Bettylicious. She says, “I was married for 25 years until my divorce three years ago. “Every time I looked in the mirror, I saw this older woman looking back at me. After years of being a mother to my two children, who are now grown up, and then going through a tough divorce, I decided it was time to look after myself and do something just for me. “I decided to spend £175 on Botox and I loved how it smoothed out my forehead. “I then went on a diet, lost a stone, got a spray tan and eyelash extensions and felt so much better about myself. People told me I looked amazing and it felt wonderful. “Although I’m now in…

Rumours of a blossoming romance between Scarlett Moffatt and Kem Cetinay picked up a gear last week after she was spotted in the audience during his first week on Dancing On Ice. The move led many, including his Love Island ex Amber Davis, to speculate about the nature of their relationship. After one fan commented on social media, “Definitely something going on between Kem and Scarlett Moffatt”, Amber quickly responded, “You said it”. EARLY DAYS Days later, Amber, 20, spoke about the pair on ITV1’s Lorraine, saying, “There are so many rumours, and you don’t know what to believe, ever. So long as he’s happy, I’m happy. And I just think he deserves to be happy, he’s such a lovely person.” Despite Kem denying the claims, writing on Instagram that…

Her appearance at the Golden Globes caused a stir last week, as Kendall Jenner revealed inflated-looking lips. And plastic surgeon Mark Ho-Asjoe tells Closer he thinks the model and reality star, 22, may have succumbed to lip fillers. He says, “It looks to me as though Kendall has used fillers to enhance her lips. It also appears she’s had a minor amount of filler in her cheeks and chin to give her face more definition.” Kendall also proved she’d overcome insecurities about her skin. Responding to a fan who applauded her for “strutting” down the red carpet despite a few blemishes, she said, “Never let that s**t stop you.” Talking about her struggle with acne in 2015, she said, “Where it really impacted me was how self-conscious I became… It…

Lucy isn’t the only former lover who has spoken out about her past with Mark. The ex- TOWIE star had a very public relationship with his co-star Lauren Goodger, 31, with the pair dating on and off for ten years before getting engaged on the show in 2011, only to split five months later. Just last year, Lauren made explosive claims about Mark, even alleging that he was still ing” when tarted ing helle 012, ich Mark denied. Last July she also claimed Mark got her kicked out of Essex hotspot Sheesh so they wouldn’t have to cross paths as he dined with wife Michelle. Mark’s rep denied the claims. Lauren said, “Dylan Hunt, the owner, came over and said Mark and Michelle wanted to come up and have a…

‘THEY WANT A HUGE PARTY WITH ALL THEIR FAMILY AND A-LIST FRIENDS’ She confirmed her engagement to Brad Falchuk last week, following months of speculation, gushing, “We feel incredibly lucky.” Now insiders reveal that Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow is planning to tie the knot in Mexico later this year. The actress and GOOP founder, 45, and her TV producer fiancé, 46, made their announcement after the cover of GOOP magazine was released, picturing a loved-up Gwyneth being cuddled by her husband-to-be. INCREDIBLY LUCKY In a joint statement, they said, “We feel incredibly lucky to have come together at this juncture in our lives, when our collective successes and failures can serve as building blocks for a healthy and happy relationship.” And pals say the actress – who shares Apple,…

‘THEY’VE HAD NO HUMAN CONTACT SO WERE FRIGHTENED AND TRAUMATISED’ Languishing in filthy cages in often freezing temperatures, life for millions of dogs on South Korean puppy farms is sickeningly cruel. There are up to 17,000 dog farms in South Korea, which is the only country in the world where the animals are intensively farmed, destined for human consumption in restaurants. SQUALID CONDITIONS Appalled at their plight, TOWIE star Pete Wicks, 28, last month joined forces with the Humane Society International (HSI), an organisation that aims to end South Korea’s dog meat trade. He helped save more than 170 dogs from a squalid farm near the capital, Seoul, alongside a team of animal rescuers. The animals have now been rehomed in the UK, USA and Canada. Pete says, “Nothing…

LUCY MECKLENBURGH THE FORMER TOWIE STAR AND FITNESS PRO, 26, SHARES HER OPINIONS... AND HER LIFE ‘I’m glad Stacey’s helped to expose fake, airbrushed pics’ I loved what Stacey Solomon did last week, posting unedited pictures of a shoot alongside the airbrushed ones. It’s so easy to believe everything you see, but Stacey showed a lot of what we see has been altered to look better. I came into the public eye when I was just 19 and struggled with self-belief and loving my body. I used to look in the mirror and pick out what I disliked; now, I look in the mirror and think about the things I love. I do think social media has a part to play in the body confidence crisis. It means strangers can…

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Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway rave about it, while 135,000 people in the UK have signed up to Veganuary this month, plus our favourite restaurants are now shaking up their menus to offer a variety of vegan food. It’s clear to see the diet trend is really taking off. Vegan eating, which avoids animal-derived foods – so out with meat, fish, dairy, eggs and honey – is claimed to be one of the healthiest in the world, with many vegans boasting increased energy levels, more youthful skin and even a trimmer waistline. While for some, switching to a plant-based diet is about healthy eating, for others, it’s a moral stance about protecting the environment – eating meat requires four-and-a-half-times more land than needed for a plant-based diet, according to…

OREOS Despite the confusing packaging – which shows a splash of milk – the Original and Golden Oreo flavours are actually made with soy lecithin, so tuck in for a tasty treat! SKITTLES The colourful sweets used to contain an E-number made from insects – but this has now been removed from the ingredients, so you can still satisfy your sweet tooth. BAKED BEANS Yes, this British staple is completely free from animal products – ideal for throwing on top of a jacket potato. BIRD’S CUSTARD POWDER This family favourite doesn’t contain any egg or milk powder (it’s simply starch, salt, colouring and flavouring). Just be sure to mix it up with a plant milk. FRY’S CHOCOLATE CREAM Despite the name, this has no cream in it whatsoever! In fact,…

INSIDE HAYLEY ’S FRIDGE •  Eggs•  Grapes•  Mayonnaise•  Feta cheese•  Mozzarella•  Salmon fillets•  Red pepper•  Beef steaks•  Chicken fillets•  Avocado•  Turkey slices•  Coconut water•  Chocolate•  Lettuce•  Kale•  Asparagus•  Dill•  Sweet peppers•  Red onions•  Pink grapefruit juice•  Jack Daniel’s HAYLEY How much do you spend per week? Around £75. When I’m in the UK, I prefer to shop at Marks & Spencer – it has so many healthy snacks and salads. When I’m in the US, I’m always in Whole Foods, so I’m super-happy they have stores in London, too. Describe your daily diet… For breakfast, I’ll have three hard-boiled eggs seasoned with a little lemon and pepper; if I have more time, I’ll make poached eggs with avocado and sautéed spinach on rye toast. I’m mostly on set during the…

SAVE MONEY – AND THE PLANET! Doing a good deed feels great, but it feels even better when it’s benefitting your bank account, too. Here are our purse-friendly tips for going green... Usually when you recycle, the main benefit is the feel-good factor. But now lots of brands are rewarding the good deed with discounts and freebies in a bid to encourage people to recycle more. Here’s a list of retailers who can benefit your purse and reduce waste… TAKE YOUR OWN MUG TO HIGH-STREET CAFÉS Pret A Manger and French bakery Paul offer discounts if you take your own coffee cup, instead of using their paper ones. Starbucks and Costa also drop prices by 25p, and your drink will cost 10p less at Paul, where you can buy a…

1 THE NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS 2018 ANNUAL STAR-STUDDED BASH TUE 23 JAN, 7.30PM, ITV Dermot O’Leary is suited and booted for this celeb-filled shindig, where gongs are doled out to honour our fave TV shows of the past year. There’s a brand-new category – Crime Drama (Line Of Duty vs Broadchurch, Little Boy Blue and Sherlock), while a tribute is planned for the late, great Sir Bruce Forsyth by naming a major prize after him. Ant and Dec, Graham Norton, Celebrity Juice and Mrs Brown’s Boys are all vying for the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award – while the likes of David Tennant, Sheridan Smith and Jenna Coleman might win stuff, too. What a top night! FACTFILE If Ant and Dec pick up the Best TV Presenter gong this year, that…

Helen George, 33, found love with her Midwife co-star Jack Ashton (Reverend Tom Hereward) and, after five years playing midwife Trixie Franklin, revealed she was expecting a little one of her own. Arriving six weeks early in September last year, little Wren Ivy was so ahead of schedule that she was able to attend her own baby shower! And Helen had a job trying to keep her pregnancy a secret while filming the hit drama – which regularly pulls in over 10m viewers. She tells Closer, “I was pregnant in the series. I sit down a lot and I’m wearing a lot of capes. It was difficult to cover it up, because Trixie being pregnant wasn’t a correct storyline to choose for the character. We just did our best to…

Emma’s selfies wouldn’t be the same without Gaz. He’s the light of her life. Strange given that Geri’s best parenting advice is, “Don’t ‘panda’ to their demands”. HUGH JACKMAN To his fans, Hugh is Wolverine on screen and hunky Hollywood glamour-god off screen. Sorry to burst your bubble, guys, but here he is sitting in his bedsit with a stale ready meal. Alone. When Robert Downey Jr’s GP asked him to bring in a stool sample, he wasn’t expecting this… North’s a fab magician. One minute she’s there, then – pouffe – she’s gone. Poor Kim! SOPHIE KASAEI If the prices in your local coffee shop are anything like ours, Sophie, it’s no wonder you feel anxious afterwards… BINKY FELSTEAD Oh, Binky, if we’ve told you once, we’ve told you…

Their friendship blossomed after collaborating on a sultry new song for the Fifty Shades Freed soundtrack, and old friends Liam Payne and Rita Ora have admitted to “having fun” working together. But insiders tell Closer that, while the pair have been promoting their single For You, Liam’s girlfriend Cheryl, 34 – with whom he has 10-month-old son Bear – has been angered by trolls olls suggesting s there could be something more than a friendship between them. A source says, “Liam and Rita have been spending a lot of time working together recently, and they’ve even got plans to perform their song together in the US. They’ve been casual friends over the years and they’re really looking forward to sharing the stage. They’ve been bouncing around ideas on how they…

It’s not just fans who hope to see a happy ending for the GC and Arg. Their TOWIE pals are also tipping this to be the year they finally settle down. Ferne McCann, 27, told Closer , “They make such a fantastic couple. They’re both really close friends of mine – they’re hilarious together. Maybe 2018 is the year they finally give it a shot!” And Mike Hassini, 23, says, “They are both so well-suited and it’s about time they got together.” Yazmin Oukhellou, 24, adds, “I’ve become really close to Gemma, and she and Arg just deserve happiness. I really think they’re going to make it. You can tell they really like each other.”…

‘SHE’S HOPING FOR AN ENGAGEMENT RING AS A PUSH PRESENT’ She announced her “surprise” second pregnancy just days before Christmas, admitting it’s been a rough ride after battling the most severe type of morning sickness, which saw her unable to work and even hooked up to a drip in hospital. And Helen Flanagan, 27 – who has daughter Matilda, two, with footballer boyfriend Scott Sinclair, 28 – admits that she was “taken aback” to discover she was expecting again and did three pregnancy tests. Confirming the pregnancy, Helen revealed, “I’ve just been really poorly. I had hyperemesis gravidaram; it lasted for five weeks. Some women have a horrific time and end up in hospital for nine months, so I was lucky, but it was horrendous.” And sources close to…

Single mum-of-four Kim Hanson, 37, a teaching assistant from Manchester, says, “Last year, I decided to undergo vaginal laser surgery after splitting with my husband of ten years, Chris, in 2015. “When I broke up with Chris, I was feeling really down about myself. After four kids, my body just wasn’t the same. My youngest son was a particularly big baby and left me with stress incontinence as I had to be stitched up. “I would worry about it when I was on the trampoline with the kids, so it was really daunting to think about dating and having sex with a new man. I’d also put on a bit of weight and my size 12 clothes didn’t fit, so I was feeling low. “But, in December 2016, I met…

Her third baby is due any day now via surrogate and pals say Kim Kardashian has gone into spending overdrive – arranging a £200k “welcome to the world” party and splashing out another £300k on a lavish nursery, complete with flashy toys, and another £100k on a designer wardrobe. And the star is also preparing her children, North, four, and Saint, two, for their new sibling by arranging sessions with child development experts, costing £60k, and overhauling her body with £80k worth of surgery. When North was born, Kim, 37, and her husband Kanye West, 40, splashed out on a £3m “house hospital” at their mansion with a team of top pediatric doctors on round-the-clock call. A source says, “As Kim hasn’t been able to carry the baby, it’s made…

‘FRIENDS ARE WORRIED SHE’S GOING TO GET TO AN EVEN DARKER PLACE’ Just days before Christmas, Tina Malone was arrested and cautioned for being in possession of cocaine while performing at a pantomime. And last week the actress, 54, did an explosive interview with a paper claiming that the drugs had been planted on her, adding that her “life had been ruined” by the scandal. During her interview, Tina – who is married to toyboy Paul Chase, 35, with whom she has Flame, four – also confessed she is no longer on speaking terms with her eldest daughter Danielle, 36, adding on Facebook, “My daughter now hates me and believes I am a drug addict.” HUMILIATED Pals reveal Tina is absolutely devastated that her relationship with Danielle has deteriorated.…

In 2015, 51-year-old India Willoughby, born Jonathan, became the UK’s first transgender newsreader. And when she entered Celebrity Big Brother earlier this month – initially to an all-female house to celebrate the year of the woman – she broke yet more new ground. But she was soon branded aggressive, intolerant and attention-seeking by her housemates – with some even blasting her for setting back the transgender cause. Geordie Shore star Nathan Henry, who’s openly gay, slammed India on Twitter, saying, “It’s such a shame that the LGBT community is being represented by India. She’s a disgrace and a hypocrite.” As Closer went to press, the star was up for eviction, with CBB fans speculating she’d be first to leave the house. Ex-CBB star Kellie Maloney, who was born Frank and…

GEMMA FINDS HERSELF IN A LOVE TRIANGLE! Gemma Atkinson was spotted affectionately hugging Ryan Giggs last week following a lunch date, despite denying they were seeing each other. And then, in a bizarre twist, just days later the actress, 33, was snapped having a cosy meal with fellow Strictly star, Gorka Marquez – whom she denied being romantically linked to during the show – before pictures surfaced of them kissing. And now, friends close to Gemma say she’s confused but doesn’t want to get into anything serious with anyone right now. A source says, “Gemma sees herself as a single girl who has lots of male friends and is just having fun right now. She’s been friends with Ryan for years and is close pals with Gorka, but she’s not…

‘I’ve never worked so hard for anything’ We’re used to seeing her on screen in Corrie as loveable Sophie Webster – but as we catch up with Brooke Vincent in a break from training for Dancing On Ice, she admits the cobbles are a walk in the park compared to the ice rink. Brooke, 25, tells Closer, “I’m so excited to be taking part in the show. There’s been so much buzz around it this year, but I’m trembling at the thought of being on the ice! Honestly, I feel physically sick because it’s live and anything could happen. My friend [and former contestant] Samia [Ghadie] knows how I feel and has been trying to put me at ease.” HEALTH KICK But learning how to glide effortlessly across the ice…

RACY RED We’re all about colour matching at the moment, and the actress ticks all the style boxes in this grown-up ensemble. Her bright red lips finish off an already 10/10 outfit. ALL-BLACK MEMO She looked incredible as she joined the Golden Globes’ Time’s Up protest by wearing black. Her sculptural dress with its plunging neckline was perfection. PRINT QUEEN This retro-inspired number is very flattering on the star, while the contrasting colours make for an eye-catching print. So ladylike, too. DARINGLY DARK Emilia has nailed evening-wear in this lacy, floral frock, which she’s teamed with dazzling earrings and strappy navy heels. We love her berry lips, too. GREEN WITH ENVY Forest-green is always a winter winner, and the star is working it in this gorgeous dress. Her slicked-back hair…

She turned vegan just eight months ago, but Kristina Rihanoff has already noticed incredible changes to her body – both inside and out. “I feel full of energy,” she says. “I’m usually dancing for seven to eight hours a day and, at the moment, I’m touring with my show, plus I’ve got a little one [Kristina is mum to one-year-old daughter Milena] to look after – but I’ve never felt better. I don’t feel lethargic any more, and my sugar cravings have disappeared.” For Kristina, 40, who was a vegetarian during her late teens, the transition wasn’t too difficult. She explains, “I was only eating poultry and seafood before going vegan. I’m intolerant to y, so I’ve been using ond and coconut milk the past five years. I’ve oyed trying…

‘OBESE UK SHOULD LEARN FROM JAPAN’ British kids are the most overweight in Western Europe, but in Japan, childhood obesity is rare. Dr C says we can learn a lesson Obesity rates here have doubled in 20 years, while in Japan only four per cent of people are overweight. So, what can we learn from them? AVOID TURKEY TWIZZLERS! Japanese school lunches are planned by nutritionists, made from scratch, and include lots of rice, vegetables, soup and fish. Everyone gets identical meals, and if they don’t like it, it’s tough luck! That’s a nanny state for you, but it can be a good thing. Schools have no vending machines and children can’t take in their own food until high school. In the US, obesity hits at age four, but in…

You and Gary Lucy played Chardonnay and Kyle in [fantastically cheesy Noughties hit] Footballers’ Wives – good to be reunited? It’s really nice to be working with Gary again. We were always very close, though I think with me being on Hollyoaks now, every day has been a bit of a flashback for him! Footballers’ Wives was my first big job and we were so young then; it’s something that holds very fond memories for me. Scarlett shows up the week before Luke’s wedding to Mandy [Sarah Jayne Dunn] – what’s going on? Luke needs a divorce, and Scarlett wants to make things difficult for him – though she doesn’t necessarily want to ruin his wedding. Scarlett doesn’t quite know what she’s doing, but she does…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Whatever happens in the coming 12 months, a year from now, you could be a whole new person. Within your 2018 birthday chart, you have the power to change your life. So, what are you going to do with that power? Make some plans – and write them down! THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN CAPRICORN 22 DEC-19 JAN The skies are loaded this week and it’s very positive news for you. Make peace with the past and acknowledge that a new cycle of life can start for you. You may have some karma to mop up, but it’s OK. It’s a part of your soul journey. Find out what this week’s New Moon means for you – call 0906 7511 677* AQUARIUS 20 JAN-18…

It used to be one of the most-watched shows on Saturday-night TV, pulling in a staggering 17m viewers for the 2010 final with One Direction. But The X Factor’s ratings have fallen since then, with insiders claiming creator Simon Cowell has two years to turn things around – or the show could face being axed. Last year’s series attracted an audience of just 4.3m, the lowest since its launch in 2004, while BBC’s Strictly pulled in twice the number of viewers last year. Simon, 58, has signed a contract that keeps the show on air until 2019, but insiders say ITV will consider pulling it if things don’t improve dramatically. A source says, “The show’s latest ratings are embarrassing. It used to be one of the real jewels in the…

In the past, breaking up with someone meant getting a new haircut, dieting, or overhauling your wardrobe in a bid to reinvent yourself and show your ex what he’s missing. Khloé Kardashian cultivated the idea of the “revenge makeover” last year with her own TV show dedicated to helping newly-single people transform their appearance after being dumped. But, shockingly, an increasing number of women are now turning to the scalpel to boost their confidence post-split. In November, Melissa Meeks made headlines when she underwent vaginal tightening after being dumped by her husband, Jeremy “hot felon” Meeks, who’s gone on to date heiress Chloe Green. Meanwhile, TOWIE’s Amber Turner recently had a breast enlargement after her break-up with co-star Dan Edgar. And it’s a growing trend. A Closer survey of 500…

She made the unusual move of praising her ex-boyfriend Mark Wright last week, giving the biggest hint that Lucy Mecklenburgh was finally over their bitter split as she congratulated him on his flourishing US TV career. The former TOWIE star, 26, who had an on/off romance with the now married reality star in 2010, applauded the 30-year-old for working hard to land his dream job for extra TV, saying, “What Mark has done shows that hard work pays off if you have goals.” She added that all her old co-stars were breaking the Essex stereotype and “smashing it in their own way”. She said, “It makes me feel really proud. We’re all really hard workers.” Her praise for Mark is a turnaround from when the fitness guru – who’s dating…

Tiffany Sherlock, 44 – who lives in Salisbury with her partner, Brent Woodbridge, 49, a finance worker, and their daughter, Lyra, three – says her whole family has been infected by the virus. Tiffany explains, “I first got ill at the start of November. My mother-in-law had visited while she had flu and, within a matter of days, I had a raging temperature, headaches and was exhausted. I ached so badly that I had to get on my hands and knees before I coughed so I could cope with the searing pain in my back and ribs. “I couldn’t even pick up Lyra because I was in too much pain. Lying in bed, I couldn’t bear the thought of going back to my job at a charity, where I’d been…

Former CBB star Kellie Maloney, 63, is single and lives in Morden, Kent. She says, “I met India in 2015 at the hospital where she was having her operation. She was confident and very sure of herself. When I heard that she was going on CBB as part of the ‘all female’ twist, I was delighted. It felt like five steps forward for the transgender community. Unfortunately, since she’s been in there, I feel as though it’s taken ten steps back. “From the beginning, she’s been very aggressive. She got so angry with Ann Widdecombe and Amanda Barrie for accidentally referring to her as ‘he’ – but it happens. You can’t wipe out your past. I was a man for a long time, and I understand that some people may…

‘Lorraine beat me to Oprah’ Alison’s dream is to interview US TV host Oprah Winfrey. She says, “I’ve always wanted to interview her and I was supposed to a few years ago. I didn’t get to in the end because of scheduling, and I cried when I watched Lorraine Kelly do it instead! I probably won’t get a chance now though, because I reckon she’ll be the next President [Oprah was tipped for the White House presidency after an electrifying speech at the Golden Globes]. As a black woman myself, to see President Winfrey would be unbelievable.” ‘Me & Brit are old pals’ One of Alison’s most nerve-wracking chats was with pop sensation Britney Spears, who had quite the entourage. She says, “I was really nervous about meeting Britney –…

Excitedly planning for the birth of her first baby, Aimy Dennis knew who she wanted by her side – her boyfriend of four years and father of her child, Ryan, and her mother, Linda. But when 24-year-old Aimy gave birth to son Amari in November last year, neither of them was with her – as just two weeks before she’d discovered them in bed together. Aimy, who lives in Great Yarmouth, explains, “I knew something was going on between them, as people kept telling me they’d seen them together in a hotel car park. But they denied it when I confronted them. SHOCKING DISCOVERY “When I was 35 weeks pregnant, someone told me Ryan’s car was outside my mum’s house, so I went round there. The door was unlocked so…

CRUNCHY BROCCOLI & CARROT SALAD AINE SAYS, “This salad brings me immense pleasure in the flavour department, and also happens to be packed full of goodness, too.” SERVES 2 •  1/2 head of broccoli, cut into small florets, stalks removed•  2 carrots, shaved lengthwise•  1 spring onion, finely sliced•  30g fresh coriander leaves•  2tbsp flaked almonds, toasted For the dressing: •  2 garlic cloves•  Thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, peeled•  Juice of 1/2 lemon•  1/2tbsp agave nectar or other vegan sweetener•  1/2tbsp cider vinegar•  2tbsps olive oil STEP 1 Place the broccoli, carrot and spring onion in a bowl. STEP 2 For the dressing, pound the garlic and ginger to a paste using a pestle and mortar (if you don’t have one, chop very finely and transfer to a bowl).…

• Health and fitness guru Joe says, “Here’s a great recipe for those days when you don’t fancy eating meat.” BAKED SWEET POTATO TOPPED WITH RICOTTA, CELERY AND RADISH 330 CALS 12.5G FAT 16.1G SUGAR 0.8G SALT PER SERVING SERVES 1 •  1 sweet potato•  Olive oil, a drizzle•  1tbsp ricotta•  1tbsp pumpkin & sunflower seeds•  1 celery stick, sliced•  3 radishes, sliced•  2 small tomatoes, quartered STEP 1 Heat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/ gas mark 6. Scrub the potato well and rub a little oil over the surface. Cook in the oven for 30-40 mins, until soft all the way through. STEP 2 Once cooked, take the potato out of the oven and set aside to cool a little. While the potato is cooling, season the ricotta with…

RELATIONSHIPS DON’T FALL OUT OVER MOVING IN! New research shows couples mostly argue over space and mess when they get a new place. Emma explains how to cohabit happily Moving in together is a huge relationship milestone, but the initial excitement is often replaced by frustration. One in ten couples row over a lack of space, with over half of men believing their partner takes up more than their fair share, while over a third of women admit their partner’s messy behaviour annoys them. So far, so stress-inducing. For true harmony, you need structure. Agree a time when you are both calm to discuss what is frustrating you. Often, partners don’t realise how upsetting their behaviour is, so this gives them a chance to change things. Make sure that you…