Table of contents for 19 - 2017 in Best

Last week, Buckingham Palace announced that the Duke of Edinburgh will be stepping down from public duties in August. At the age of 96 next month, no one can blame him for handing over to his sons and grandsons. That said, I will miss his often hilariously shocking one-liners. Here are my top three: 1 ‘I declare this thing open – whatever it is’ (on a visit to Canada, 1969). 2 ‘It looks like a tart’s bedroom’ (on seeing plans for the Duke and Duchess of York’s Sunninghill Park house, 3 ‘Yak, yak, yak: come on, get a move on!’ (from the deck of the Britannia in Belize in 1994 to the Queen, who was chatting to her hosts on the quayside). • Let us know your thoughts on facebook.com/bestmagazine…

‘I’m horrified fraudsters are using my name to promote dodgy diet pills’ We’re used to seeing her on screen, laughing and joking with her Loose Women pals. But behind the scenes, Coleen Nolan has been rocked after discovering her name is seemingly being used to sell a string of controversial weightloss supplements. Hitting out on Twitter recently, Coleen, 52, denied she’d taken any diet pills – and warned others to avoid falling for the scam, which claims she’s lost weight using their products. Clearly angry and upset, the mum-of-three wrote, ‘I’m horrified fraudsters are using my pic to promote dodgy diet pills. They’re criminals risking people’s lives #FakeMeds.’ Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time Coleen has been forced to speak out after falling victim to such a scam. Just a…

Actress and Loose Women panellist Lisa Riley, 40, has come a long way. Not only has the one-time plus-size icon lost a whopping 11st after changing her lifestyle last year [she was a size 24 and is now a neat size 10-12]; she’s also come through major surgery to remove excess skin, is preparing for more, and has learned to bat off horrid comments online about her appearance and the weight she lost. It seems that some people will always find fault when you’re in the public eye, and Lisa has found this out the hard way. But, for the bubbly TV star, who also has her own clothing label, Just Be You, and a new fragrance, Change, it seems the sky’s the limit… So Lisa, tell us about your…

Anti-ageing guru Lesley Reynolds reveals the latest treatments to help you stay youthful ‘Cankles’ – a lack of definition between calves and ankles – can blight even the slim, and the demand for shapely ankles is greater than ever. Help, if wanted, is available. THE HI-TECH OPTION The best way to deal with excess ankle fat is with a body-contouring procedure called BodyTite. Under local anaesthetic, a radio frequency probe is placed under the skin to melt fat, which is then sucked out by a very small tube. This increases the production of collagen, leaving skin tighter. BodyTite has been around for some years and, while the results should be permanent, it’s also less invasive than traditional liposuction. Expect some bruising and swelling for up to two weeks, and you’ll…

Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, Delft… these fabulous cities are within reach when you take a ferry crossing with Stena Line from Harwich to Hook of Holland. Or go a little further afield and enjoy Eindhoven, or Maastricht, situated at the crossroads of Holland, Germany and Belgium. Amsterdam is the city of tulips, canals and orange cheese, while Rotterdam is a modern port with some stunning architecture. You’ll love the beautiful old town of Utrecht, with its medieval buildings, or why not explore The Hague, which has the most historic sites per square metre in Holland? Treat yourself to some iconic blue-and-white pottery in Delft, stroll along the cobbled streets of Maastricht, or visit the technology and design hub of Eindhoven. Whatever you choose, you can get to Holland thanks…

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HOW TO DO IT 1 Simply follow our daily plan as suggested. You’re mostly going to be replacing refined carbohydrates with vegetables or fruit. This cuts calories but supplies you with plenty of filling, super-healthy fibre so you won’t get hungry. A portion of fruit and vegetables weighs 80g – but you don’t need to measure them all. Instead, serve roughly 3tbsp of each vegetable, while, for fruit, a portion is one piece of a medium fruit like an apple or orange, two small fruits like plums, two handfuls of berries or a medium slice of a big fruit like watermelon. Because it doesn’t contain fibre, fruit juice only counts as one portion a day. We’ve added lots of variety, but feel free to use different fruit or veg if…

The world was shocked by the Brangelina split last September, but Hollywood star Brad Pitt has now broken his silence, laying the responsibility for his divorce from Angelina Jolie firmly at his own doorstep. During the courageous interview, the gaunt-looking 53-year-old described their break-up as ‘like a death’. The heart-throb revealed that his life-long issues with booze had played a big part in the power couple’s split. ‘I could drink a Russian under the table with his own vodka,’ he confessed. ‘I was a professional, I was good. ‘I can’t remember a day since I got out of college when I wasn’t boozing, or had a spliff, or something,’ added Brad. ‘And you realise that a lot of it is, um – cigarettes, you know, pacifiers, and I’m running from…

Talking to Katie Piper is just like chatting to an old friend. Relaxed and down-to-earth, Katie, 33, is happy to take time out of her busy schedule – including fronting C4 show Bodyshockers, writing several bestselling books and launching a clothing line. But it’s clear her favourite job is as doting mum to daughter Belle, three. Here, Katie, who is married to Richard Sutton, tells us how she talks to Belle about the horrific acid attack she endured, and why her family’s preparing for a new addition… Hi, Katie. How are you? I’m good, thanks. I’ve just bought a cheap treadmill for home, so I don’t have to spend time away from Belle at the gym. This morning I went on it in my pyjamas and trainers while chatting to…

Like many of us have done countless times, Jessica Brady was using public transport to get home after a night out with friends on 5 March 2015. It was 11.30pm and the London Underground was still fairly busy. However, her journey home took a sinister turn when 36-year-old Ilyas Firah sat in front of her, smiling intensely. Feeling uneasy, Jessica was glad when the train arrived at her station. But when she stood up to get off, he got up, too. ‘He came up behind me and I felt a hand brush across my bottom. I thought it was the hustle and bustle of getting off the Tube so I didn’t think it was anything untoward,’ Jessica remembers. But the grope was no accident. Firah followed the 26-year-old singer out…

Let’s face it… Ever wondered what you’d look like as a member of the opposite sex, or later in life? A new craze has hit the country this week with the arrival of FaceApp, which uses artificial intelligence to alter your face. You take a snap of yourself and the app then allows you to change the pic by choosing options such as ‘older’, ‘younger’, ‘hotter’, swapping your gender or adding a weird grin. A mock-up of BGT’s David Walliams is circulating and shows him as an attractive laydee – a far cry from his questionable female Little Britain characters. The app was hit by controversy after one of the filters was said to lighten people’s skin tone automatically. The company’s founder apologised, saying it was a side effect of…

Should I tell my gay son how I really feel? M y 17-year-old son recently told me he is gay. While I told him I was OK about it, secretly I’m in turmoil. I worry that his life is going to be difficult and that he’ll be lonely. It breaks my heart to think that I will never be a granny. I think he can tell that I’m upset, and I don’t know how to be around him. Please help. Jenny, Inverness At the moment you’re looking at this situation from your own perspective. Of course, as your son has been growing up, you’ve had your own hopes and expectations that he’ll get a good job, that he’ll get married one day, hopefully to a nice girl, and they’ll have children.…

CAROL McGIFFIN THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist ‘Another day, another celebrity giving their baby a stoopid moniker. Pop star Cheryl and her partner, Liam Payne, have named their son Bear, as in those big, vicious animals that do things in the woods. But will it be Bear Payne? Or perhaps the poor mite will bear (sorry!) the burden of Cheryl’s variety of surnames, so he’ll be Bear Tweedy-Cole-Fernandez- Versini-Payne. Or is Cheryl hoping he’ll be mononymous, like Madonna, Bono or Adele? And, she wishes, herself? “Bear” Grylls obviously thinks it’s a great choice, which is odd because it’s not even his name – it’s a nickname. He’s called Edward, which was shortened at school to Ted, then Teddy, then Bear. And…

Marinated salmon with sautéed new potatoes and cucumber and dill salad Serves 4 PREP: 10 mins COOK: 25 mins Per serving: kcals 455; fat 12g; sat fat 4g; carbs 28g 4 salmon fillets Pinch of fennel seeds Lemon and ginger tea bag (infused in a little hot water and left to cool) 700g new potatoes, sliced About 2tbsp olive oil 2 lemons, cut into wedges FOR THE CUCUMBER SALAD ½ large cucumber, cut lengthways, seeds removed, sliced into half-moon shapes 2tbsp rice wine vinegar Pinch of caster sugar, to taste Handful of fresh dill, chopped (reserve sprigs for garnish) 1 Preheat oven to 190°C/ 170°C fan/gas 5. Lay salmon in an ovenproof baking dish, sprinkle with fennel seeds and pour over the cooled tea. Set aside. 2 Put potatoes in…

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Billboards around the country are featuring that rarest of sights – real women appearing un-airbrushed to encourage their peers to be more body confident. And it’s a group of TV’s best-known stars. The brave move by the Loose Women presenters – who have been actively encouraging women to embrace their imperfections via their Body Stories campaign – came after a show survey revealed 97 per cent of respondents were unhappy with how they looked. ‘It’s my choice to do this. I feel sorry for people who are so threatened by a woman’s body’ In a group photo taken by celebrity photographer Bryan Adams, the stars – aged from 27 (Stacey Solomon) to 70 (Janet Street-Porter) – lined up in swimwear to reveal everything from scars and stretch marks to cellulite…

With seemingly endless health advice doing the rounds, it’s hard to know what is genuine and what is a myth. So here’s my foolproof guide to keep you shipshape this summer. And some of the answers I’ve come up with might surprise you… EAT 10 PORTIONS OF FRUIT AND VEG? FALSE The old guidelines of eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day was recently upped to 10, but that is unrealistic. A diet rich in fruit and veg adds fibre, vitamins and good carbs to your diet. Five is what to aim for – especially whole, unprocessed items. Plus, the nearer your five-a-day you are, the less room there is for unhealthy foods. DRINK EIGHT GLASSES OF WATER A DAY? FALSE This comes from old research that showed…

From shapeenhancing denim and pretty kaftans to beautifully embroidered tops, Evans has the perfect selection of summer styles to make sure you’re looking great all summer long! All of Evans’ styles have been expertly designed to fit and flatter every body shape, recognising that every woman is unique and wants to look and feel her best and most confident at all times. Evans’ in-house design teams fit on a range of sizes to ensure that no matter your size or shape, the look is perfect! Its latest campaign – #FashionThatFits – epitomises this expertise in design and fit. And we couldn’t agree more! Visit evans.co.uk/ fashionthatfits to find out more now, or visit one of its Shape Experts in your local Evans store. All styles available in sizes 14-32, in…

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…his new TV series, Doctor In The House, in which the medic visits patients at their homes For this series, I visit eight families. I didn’t stay the night with any of them, but I was at their houses from 7am until 11pm. Every doctor wants to spend more time with their patients, and I certainly got my wish! …the patients he helped I had one woman who suffered from agonising headaches. She was probably the hardest case I’ve had in my whole career. I was able to help her, and it made me so happy – it’s why I became a doctor in the first place. …his own unhealthy habits I’m pretty good, actualIy. I walk the walk – no one wants a hypocrite as their doctor. I drink…

‘I didn’t really fit in’ Shakin’ Stevens, 69, was the UK’s biggest-selling singles artist of the 80s – but things weren’t all rosy for the star… Was it after starring in the 1977 musical Elvis that you became Shakin’ Stevens? Yes – that was a big career break for me. It was a big show. I remember David Bowie and George Harrison coming backstage to see me. I then became a solo artist, and had my first hit, Hot Dog. You had 33 Top 40 hits between 1980 and 1990. How do you look back on that time? I was naive; I didn’t understand the fame business. I didn’t want all the posters of me on teenagers’ bedroom walls – I felt embarrassed. But they were heady days, because the…