Table of contents for 27 - 2018 in Best

Once dubbed a ‘national treasure’, it seems the tide of popularity is turning among fans of daytime TV queen Holly. The 37-year-old This Morning host is one of telly’s most successful faces, with fans gushing recently, ‘You are literally the best thing since sliced bread,’ and, ‘The best TV presenter in the world.’ But lately, she’s also been on the receiving end of a fair share of negative comments on social media. One viewer pondered on Twitter recently, ‘Is it just me or is #HollyWilloughby #annoying on #ThisMorning?’ Well, it seems it isn’t just them – as the stunning blonde, who’s mum to Harry, nine, Belle, seven, and Chester three – appears to be facing an increasing backlash. Some negativity is a reaction to her spending what fans feel is…

NEED TO KNOW! ‘Fridamania’ is in full flow. From fashion to homewares, it’s hard to miss her iconic image and style. If you want to learn more about the extraordinary Mexican artist, visit London’s V&A and see Frida Kahlo: Making Herself Up. The exhibition runs until 4 November. TOP TIP Rich rose prints capture the essence of Mexico – the ideal dress for a summer celebration. TOP TIP Wide-legged trousers plus rich embroidery work perfectly for sightseeing and are glam enough for cocktails.…

With a grin, my husband Ray hands me a bouquet of flowers. ‘For you,’ he says. ‘Thank you,’ I smile, breathing in their beautiful scent. But, although I’m touched by the gift, it’s hardly a surprise. While most wives or girlfriends can only expect flowers on birthdays or anniversaries, after 28 years and eight kids together, Ray, now 45, still buys me flowers every week. We’re living proof that children – no matter how many you have – don’t have to kill romance. We first met when I was 14 years old. Hanging out in a greasy spoon café in West Sussex, I thought nothing of marching over to a group of older teens and demanding a chip. And, two weeks later, when I bumped into one of them –…

Fitness guru to Hollywood’s rich and famous, Angie’s a trained nutritionist and gym owner. She also looks sensational for 65! Calum’s flirted with addiction but, unlike his dad – footballer George – he beat it. He believes in ‘being the best me’ and now owns a gym. A HERBAL REMEDY Angie: Don’t tread on those dandelions, and no weeding out the stinging nettles… did you know they’re powerful herbs that can transform your physical and mental well-being? Herbal tonics have been used for thousands of years – in fact, most pharmaceuticals have a natural origin as a herb. On my Instagram page, I’m constantly advising people on which herbs solve certain problems, and I find the whole Mother Nature herbal thing so fascinating that I’m starting a course on herbal…

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Love Island is taking over my life! I know it’s ridiculous, but I can’t get enough of this year’s Love Island. I was never this addicted in previous years, it was just something my daughter watched. But this series, it’s got to the point where I am cancelling social plans, because I can’t bare to miss an episode! Do I need to get a grip?! I’m 53, after all..! Millie, Kent Have you noticed that little ‘off’ button on your remote control? Try using it now and again! To me, it’s hard to understand how you are cancelling part of your life for a TV programme, especially one like Love Island! I understand that you, and millions like you adore it, but as a suggestion – so you can enjoy the…

Veggie light Joining the Pizza Express Leggera range is the new Mushroom & Ricotta variety, £3.70. Made with a multigrain base, it’s topped with roasted garlic mushrooms, ricotta cheese and Roquito chilli peppers. A tasty supper for one! Sizzling shrimp Instead of scampi, you might like to give Young’s Jumbo Beer Battered Argentinian Red Shrimp, £4.50, a try. They come wrapped in Young’s signature Gastro beer batter, which makes them particularly moreish. You could also try serving them as a savoury sharing snack, with sweet chilli sauce to dip them in. Rum deal Enjoy this summer spirit for a lot less at Aldi. The supermarket’s own brand, Old Hopking Spiced Rum, £10.49, is sweet, smooth and quaffable. Perfect served with cola, ice and a slice of lime. Cheers! A LITTLE…

Football fanatic John, 51, lives in London with his wife Melanie. They have three sons, Luke, Daniel and Joe. Having done so many interviews, has it changed the way you think about being quizzed yourself? No, not really. I was always open to being interviewed. I have nothing to hide. I don’t take things too seriously. But it does give me another levelof appreciation for people like Graham Norton. Have you ever been intimidated by a guest? When you interview someone like Jeremy Corbyn, you realise you’re talking to someone who spends their life answering questions. But when he realised it was about him as a person and not political, it was easier. Have there ever been awkward moments in interviews? There have been moments, like when Joan Collins came…

We can’t help but feel that, nowadays, the game has lost some of its charm What could be more summery than Wimbledon… The cry of ‘More balls, please’, the smell of freshly cut grass, the neatly turned-out, palpably nervous ball boys and girls, strawberries and cream and, of course, Cliff Richard! But while the annual tournament at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is still a keenly awaited fixture on the UK sporting calendar, we can’t help but feel that, nowadays, the game has lost, well, some of its charm. Hyper-sophisticated sports technology and mega sponsorship deals have left us longing for the tennis of the 80s, when increased television coverage led to an explosion in popularity. But looking back, you can bet viewers were also hooked on…

TRAVEL SNAPSHOT The Romans called it Eboracum, the Vikings called it Jorvik… but after this northern city was named the top spot in the country to live, York certainly shows no sign of falling out of favour! The incredibly rich history is keenly felt here, from the near-complete ancient wall to the famous Shambles, rumoured inspiration behind Diagon Alley and Europe’s most complete medieval street, where the buildings need to be seen to be believed. INSIDER’S GUIDE From the heather on the North Yorkshire Moors to the Roman history and summer festivals (visityork.org), there is much to do in this city. York town is best enjoyed by simply walking its pathways, whether via the city walls, the recently discovered Roman streets below ground in the crypt or the 50+ medieval…

She may be mum to tennis champs Andy and Jamie, but Judy Murray is more than the sum of her famous sons. Judy, 58, took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2014, partnered with Anton Du Beke, and is also a passionate advocate of children’s sport. She tells best about facing her critics, staying friends with Anton, and why she wrote her book, Knowing The Score… Hi, Judy. Are you enjoying this year’s Wimbledon so far? Yes, but I do find it stressful! For British players, the spotlight is on you – everyone wants a bit of your time. Nowadays, I just tend to go in, watch the boys play, and then leave. How is Andy after his recent hip surgery? He’s doing OK – but, with injuries, you can…

 American actress Heather Locklear, 56, seems to be in a dark place right now, and fans of the Dynasty star are in shock. Famed for playing sassy and scheming Sammy Jo Carrington in the 80s TV series, the haggard-looking TV star – who has struggled with anxiety and substance abuse – seems to be in turmoil… a troubled soul, crying out for help. In February, Heather was arrested for domestic violence towards her boyfriend, and then battery of a police officer. During her arrest, the mum-of-one allegedly made threats to deputies that she would ‘shoot them if they were to return to her house’ – after which the troubled actress checked into rehab. Fast forward to last week, and the former Melrose Place star was in handcuffs again for…

Some people will go to amazing lengths to hide their veins, from tiny threads around the nose to big, bumpy varicose veins on legs. Here’s how to make them vanish… DISGUISE VEINY HANDS Changes in hormone levels make skin thinner, so that veins are more visible. Fat transfer plumps up scrawny hands and also disguises prominent veins. It takes around an hour under local anaesthetic. First, fat is extracted from your tummy, hips or knees, treated, and then injected into hands. The results can last for up to eight years, but a top-up may be needed after four months, once the fat has settled. From £2,500. Alternatively, a hyaluronic acid filler can be injected into the backs of the hands, with results lasting up to 18 months. From £450. BANISH…

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£1.08 PER SERVING Turkey and spring onion burgers ‘I love a burger, and my turkey and spring onion recipe is extra lean and packed with flavour. The secret is to use a mixture of breast and thigh mince to keep the patties moist. I’ve served mine with potato wedges, lettuce, tomatoes and relishes.’ PER SERVING CALS 377 FAT 5g SERVES 4 250g turkey breast mince250g turkey thigh mince2tbsp fresh coriander, chopped2 cloves garlic, finely chopped3 spring onions, finely slicedSalt and ground black pepper1tbsp smoked paprika4 crusty burger buns Shredded lettuce, tomatoes and ketchup, to serve 1 Preheat the oven to 180ºC/gas 6. Next, add all the ingredients (except the buns!) to a bowl and mix together thoroughly. If using your hands, washthem thoroughly first, and wash anything else that comes…

…new venture The Healthy Happy Mum Plan It’s a lifestyle plan that works by eating within an eight-hour window and consuming 1,500 calories a day. It’s about getting fit and healthy so I can have fun with my girls, Belle and Penelope. …sticking to healthy eating  I cook early evening, just after 5pm. My husband, Richard, isn’t doing the plan with me, so dinner isn’t diet food, it’s for all of us to enjoy together. He likes to tempt me, though! …getting back in shape after having baby two Feeling ready to get back into shape isn’t immediate. Your body goes through such huge changes. I didn’t feel like I had to be slim straight after giving birth, but I’ve lost the two stone I put on after having my…

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Judy decided to pen her memoir, Knowing The Score, because people kept asking her, ‘When are you going to tell the story?’ And what a story it is – from the soggy community courts of Dunblane, Stirlingshire, to Centre Court at Wimbledon. ‘Who’d have expected two little boys from a small town in Scotland to end up winning Grand Slams?’ reflects Judy. ‘People are fascinated by that journey.’ She hopes their story encourages others to get involved in sport. ‘Scotland is one of the “fattest” countries in the world, and the statistics on child obesity are terrifying. It’s so important to get kids off the couch.’  We can’t imagine it was a problem getting Jamie and Andy up and out! ‘Oh, no! They had a Nintendo, same as other kids, but…

THE WAY I SEE IT… Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist ‘The death of former Love Island contestant Sophie Gradon is horribly tragic but, it has to be said, not really surprising. It was only a matter of time before one of these vulnerable youngsters, caught up in the “get rich and famous quick” mania, could no longer cope. Back in March, Sophie spoke of being plagued by trolls online after she left the villa, and was struggling to deal with the “unprecedented success” of the show – but the Newcastle lass wasn’t the first to discover the dark side of fame. Chris Hughes, who came third on Love Island in 2017, has spoken of his anxiety, saying, “I was in a proper dark place.” Last year’s…

JOIN THE CONVERSATION How far would you go to look young? Is this really what 60 looks like? We’re all aware of the dos and don’ts for our skin, the healthy eating and exercise that we’re supposed to do to hold back the years, but even with all that, is there any way we’d end up looking as stunning as actress Michelle Pfeiffer? We think not. So, can your appearance be that good without having work done? Michelle clearly had good genes to start with given those cheekbones, but how far would you go to keep your looks? Would you consider expensive lotions, potions or even surgery? Or do you think women should be able to grow older gracefully – and naturally? WHAT DO YOU THINK? Tell us at facebook.com/bestmagazine…

Waving my kids, Samantha, now 37, and Max, 28, goodbye, I sank on to the sofa. ‘Are you OK?’ my husband, Steve, asked. I nodded but, in all honesty, I thought I might be going through the menopause. I was tired all the time, had stomach complaints and was worn out whenever I moved. I knew that being overweight didn’t help, but then I’d always been fat. A few weeks later, in early 2016, I went to my GP and was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid and food intolerances. It was the kick-start I needed to change my lifestyle, take control of my health and sort out my weight once and for all. Because, at 5ft 4in, 16st 8lb and a size 20, I knew my size wasn’t helping my…

Courgette & Green Pepper Pad Thai Who’d have thought you could eat a takeaway favourite like Pad Thai when trying to lose weight? A spiralizer makes light work of prepping the veg but, if you don’t have one, just slice the courgettes into ribbons using a vegetable peeler and cut the peppers into skinny strips. Then, simply cook them for a little less time than the recipe states. Serves 2 Per serving: kcals 347; fat 21g; sat fat 4g; carbs 16g; fibre 7g; protein 21g 1tbsp olive oil1 red chilli, finely chopped20g fresh coriander, roughly chopped 2 medium eggs, beaten2 courgettes, spiralised to make wide, flat noodles2 green peppers, deseeded and spiralised to make wide, flat noodles2tbsp fish sauce2tbsp oyster sauce 2 garlic cloves, grated 200g beansprouts40g toasted peanuts, to serveJuices…

5 to give away You know we love to treat you and, this week, your weekly food shop is courtesy of us at best – if you’re one of our five lucky winners. We’re giving away five £100 vouchers to spend at Tesco, to make summer shopping that little bit easier. All you need to do is enter below! HOW TO ENTER POST: Send a postcard with your name, address, phone number and email address to Tesco Voucher Giveaway, GVBSTN18442, Hearst Magazines UK, The Data Solutions Centre, Worksop S80 2RT. Closing date for postal entries is 20 July 2018. PHONE: Call 0901 027 2711 by midnight on 17 July 2018. Calls cost 30p per minute, plus your telephone company’s network access charge, and will last no longer than two minutes.…

‘The whole of the 80s was such an exciting decade to live through… I feel privileged to have played a part in it’ ‘TEMPTATION always blows roof off!’  With a music career spanning more than 30 years as vocalist with Heaven 17, Glenn Gregory is one of the great voices of 80s pop. Here, Glenn, 60, talks about meeting David Bowie, singing with George Michael for Band Aid, and the hit that always brings the house down… Glenn, you’ve never really stopped working since the 80s, have you? I’m busier now than I’ve ever been in my life! I love my music and I don’t want it to stop – I still enjoy writing songs and performing live. I’ve also got another string to my bow as a media composer,…

3 REASONS WHY YOUR CAT IS MISBEHAVING! If you’ve noticed a change in your cat, it could be more than just bad behaviour. Ellena Hinson, who runs Pet Behaviour Therapy, helps demystify the most common problems… 1. SCRATCHING FURNITURE Cats scratch for two reasons: To sharpen their claws and to scent-mark. While this is normal behaviour, some cats will do it on inappropriate items. If you want to encourage your cat to use a scratching post, try applying Feliway Feliscratch, £25, to it, as this will help. When choosing a post, make sure it is tall enough for your cat to stretch and scratch. Place it close to an exit and an entrance, or in a resting area, because cats often like to stretch and scratch after waking. 2. CRYING…