Liz Earle Wellbeing1 min read
In The Kitchen
by Ren Behan (Pavilion Books) An irresistible collection of home-baked cakes and Polish sweet treats. Scents and flavours include honey, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, citrus peel, cherries and sweet, whipped cheese – in recipes such as traditional babka
Liz Earle Wellbeing1 min read
Lip Stick
Get a handful of looks from one lip oil with tweaks to application. For a laid-back pout, dab the oil onto the centre of the bottom lip before pressing lips together to diffuse and blend. From there, you can blot with tissue to transform party shine
Liz Earle Wellbeing1 min read
Spicy Peanut Noodles Vg
SERVES 2 • 3 garlic cloves, minced• 1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped• 4 tbsp smooth roasted peanut butter• 50ml warm water• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce• 2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar• 2 tbsp golden syrup • 200g dried knife-cut noodles or flat udo
Liz Earle Wellbeing4 min read
Silent night
Whether it’s hot flushes, neighbourly noise or sharing a bed with a snorer, we’re not short on sleep-disruptors in midlife. Add to this a badly designed bedroom and we have a recipe for poor rest, the research says. Reassuringly, simple style swaps c
Liz Earle Wellbeing2 min read
Tooth Trends
The experts are clear that flossing isn’t optional – it’s an essential step in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. While high-pressure water flossers are in vogue, there’s a place for old-fashioned floss, says Dr Bansal. ‘Choose whichever method you’
Liz Earle Wellbeing1 min read
Live Well For Less With LIZLOVES
Looking to bag a beauty bargain? Or to snag supplements to support healthy ageing? Head to the LIZLOVES marketplace to shop a carefully curated selection of brands – all tried, trusted and genuinely loved by Liz. The best part? Our team has secured e
Liz Earle Wellbeing2 min read
I Woke Up like This
Look to leave-in conditioners, salt sprays and styling creams that are designed for air-drying, advises Sian Wood, director at Taylor Taylor London, Shoreditch. ‘If you have straight hair, make sure you don’t overdo it with product – heavy creams and
Liz Earle Wellbeing7 min read
Caffeine friend Or Foe?
Like Marmite, caffeine polarises opinion – you either love it or hate it. Those born before 1980 are more likely to sit in the ‘love’ camp, according to data from the Centre for Economics and Business Research: they found that Gen X are drinking an a
Liz Earle Wellbeing3 min read
My Better Second Half with Michelle Griffith-Robinson
I’m 52 years old and perimenopausal. Needing a wee and only just making it to the toilet is something I’ve never had before – I’ve got a very strong pelvic floor. Now, all of a sudden, I’ve got to explore what’s going on there. I’m on HRT, progestero
Liz Earle Wellbeing4 min read
Unprocess Your Life
Making the sauce in these fishcakes yourself means removing the modified starches and inverted sugar syrups used in shop-bought fishcakes. This recipe also uses a wholemeal crumb to coat the cakes and there is no deep-frying, which improves the nutri
Liz Earle Wellbeing3 min read
Cook Once, Eat Twice
ALL SERVE 4 • 4 tbsp olive oil• 1 red onion, sliced• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped• 2 red peppers, seeded and sliced into strips• 1 aubergine, trimmed and cut into 1cm cubes• 250g tinned cooked green lentils• 400g tinned peeled plum tomatoes• 150
Liz Earle Wellbeing2 min read
A Three-night Stay At Hillside Beach Club, Turkey
Worth £1,800! Dreaming of a sunny escape with an idyllic mix of relaxation, adventure and ultimate comfort? Then look no further than Hillside Beach Club in Turkey. The luxury hideaway in Fethiye, on the Aegean cost, offers guests a home away from ho
Liz Earle Wellbeing2 min read
Spotlight
This six-episode series, from Succession duo Will Tracy and Frank Rich and The Queen director Stephen Frears, looks set to be both darkly comic and thought-provoking. It follows Kate Winslet as chancellor of an autocratic regime in a fictional Centra
Liz Earle Wellbeing1 min readDiet & Nutrition
Wake Up
The best things in life are free. Research shows that heading outdoors first thing (even just for a few minutes) can improve both mood and energy. 20% OFF with code LIZLOVES Mineral magic Don’t let dehydration dampen energy levels. BodyBio E-Lyte, £2
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LIZ LOVES by Liz Earle wellbeing
To discover all of our exclusive discounts, head to lizearlewellbeing.com/liz-loves Heard of haskap berries? This deliciously tangy berry, otherwise known as blue honeysuckle, is packed with vitamin C and contains three times more antioxidants than a
Liz Earle Wellbeing4 min read
Sleeping Beauty
We’ve all had those mornings when we roll out of bed with a pillow crease across our forehead. We rub our eyes blearily, circulation returning to our cheeks, and clock impressive bed hair in the mirror. This may be a sign that we’re nailing deep slee
Liz Earle Wellbeing3 min read
Fresh Face
You know the drill. Sometimes sleep is elusive in spite of magnesium supplements, morning light exposure and a lavender pillow spray. The phone rings, the dog barks, your partner snores and, before you know it, the alarm clock chimes and it’s time to
Liz Earle Wellbeing1 min read
Master Your Morning
If you’d like to shift your sleeping or waking hours, do so in small increments – by around 15 minutes a day – to give your circadian rhythm time to adjust. Whether it’s heading outdoors first thing, or investing in a therapy lamp, activating our eye
Liz Earle Wellbeing3 min read
Reset & recharge
Sometimes we just need a boost. Feeling present, focused and energised can be truly exhilarating but in this day and age there are so many things to distract us. Do you ever feel like you have 101 things to do and not enough time? Hobbies, fitness, w
Liz Earle Wellbeing1 min read
Sweet Tooth
• 9 Medjool dates• 50g almond butter• 25g chopped pistachios• 1 tsp dried rose petals• 1 tsp poppy seeds• 1 tbsp water to loosen • 9 Medjool dates• 50g tahini• 25g desiccated coconut• 5g cacao nibs, finely chopped• 1 orange, zested• 1 tbsp water to l
Liz Earle Wellbeing2 min read
Coming To Our Senses
With its huge array of landscapes, plants and wildlife, nature provides us with a unique sensory playground. Practising sensory awareness outdoors will enrich your experience of being in nature and provide a way into mindfulness that many people find
Liz Earle Wellbeing1 min readDiet & Nutrition
Power Up With Protein
Research conducted by ProteinWorks has confirmed the mid-afternoon slump is definitely real – and most likely to hit at precisely 3pm. Their study recruited 32 people and looked at their breakfast choices. The results showed that a high-protein start
Liz Earle Wellbeing1 min read
Objects Of Desire
Compiled by: Leni Syndica-Drummond and Nicky Acketts. Words: Camilla Cary-Elwes ■
Liz Earle Wellbeing3 min read
My Day On A Plate
I grew up on my grandmother’s farm in southern Taiwan – everything was literally less than a few hundred metres away. It was either growing in my grandmother’s back garden or it could be found at the local wet market. We had plenty of bamboo shoots g
Liz Earle Wellbeing2 min read
Good Morning!
'I am not a morning person and envy those who spring out of bed, all cheerful, bright and breezy. This is definitely not me. I used to think I was just lazy – endlessly hitting the snooze button and finding a dozen different reasons why it was a bett
Liz Earle Wellbeing5 min read
‘If You Feel Knackered, You’re Not Getting Enough Quality Sleep And Probably Need To Do Something About It’
What happens to our brains during sleep and why is shut-eye so important? There are four stages of sleep. Stage one is the light sleep you drift into where you’re easily woken. Then you go into a slightly deeper sleep, and then into deep sleep – norm
Liz Earle Wellbeing2 min read
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Wake Up And Smell The Coffee
Rely on a cup of Joe to wake you up in the morning? A new study suggests this is partially due to a placebo effect. Portuguese researchers recruited participants who regularly drank coffee: some were given a cup of coffee, while others were given a m
Liz Earle Wellbeing5 min read
Pearly Whites
When we look well, we feel well – a sentiment that’s particularly true in the case of a healthy smile. Research shows that looking after teeth and keeping gum disease at bay may be key to both longevity and wellbeing. ‘Gum disease, also known as peri
Liz Earle Wellbeing6 min read
Catch Your energy Thief
Our energy levels are the cornerstone of our wellbeing. They shape the decisions we make, the quality of the relationships we develop and our ambition and motivation to do what we love. In today’s world, we’ve become accustomed to the idea that fatig
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