Indholdsfortegnelse for January 2023 i Top Sante

Another new year… and what a year it will be as 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of Top Santé in the UK! Three decades of bringing health, fitness, nutrition and beauty advice to the nation. Thirty years of covering the latest health issues – although looking back to that first copy in March 1993, not much has changed in some respects: they were writing about many of the topics we cover today, including insomnia, neck pain, stress, posture, ageing, cellulite, plus make-up and haircare advice. I guess some things don’t change, and the lifestyle issues that affected us back then still do today to some extent. But the magazine has also changed a fair bit too, most notably in terms of design, but it also used to cover children’s and…

The Gym Kitchen pulse & grain range (£2, asda.com). These handy pouches are filled with macro-balanced, plant-based pulses, grains and veggies, such as Moroccan Grains and Tikka Lentils, making for a nutritious meal in minutes. The contents can be eaten straight out of the pack or steamed. Known Nutrition Advanced Marine Collagen Supplement (£49.99, knownnutrition.co.uk). Featuring an advanced liposomal formulation and eight active ingredients including Bilberry Extract, vitamins B5, C, E and flaxseed oil that support healthy skin, health and nails, this collagen supplement helps to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles after just four weeks. When taken daily, it also improves the skin’s radiance and promote the growth of healthy, thick hair. Hibernicis Síoda Body Serum (£69, hibernicis.com). Drench your body in moisture with this body serum…

Relax in the UK’s first vegan suite WHAT: The Vegan Suite at Hilton London Bankside. WHERE: London. WHEN: Ongoing offer. PRICE: From £770 (bed and breakfast). WEBSITE: hilton.com. The first of its kind in the UK, the Vegan Suite at the Hilton London Bankside is designed to create a luxurious vegan experience for the ethically minded traveller. Everything, from the carpets and pillows to the toiletries and hotel cleaning products, are made with vegan-friendly, cruelty-free materials and ingredients. You’ll enjoy a plant-based experience from the moment you arrive, even being greeted at a specially designed vegan check-in desk, made from Piñatex, a material made from the cellulose fibres of pineapple leaves. This material is used throughout the suite, alongside eco-friendly bamboo and organic cotton. In your luxury room, you’ll find…

Take time out for you, and take ‘me-time’ to a whole new level. Every issue is packed with the best nutrition, beauty, wellbeing and fitness tips to keep you feeling great all year! Subscribe and receive your first 6 months for £15! Subscribing to Top Santé is a great way to keep abreast of the latest health news and advice, and is a thoughtful gift for a friend or relative, too. Every issue is packed with the best health, beauty, nutrition and fitness tips to keep you feeling great all year! GREAT REASONS TO BUY A SUBSCRIPTION: Pay just £15 for your first 6 issues Each issue delivered directly to your door for free Never miss an issue Receive our fantastic e-newsletter for free Save £21 on the yearly cover…

☑ EAT AND DRINK SEPARATELY Putting a pint of fluid, even simple water, into your stomach along with a meal dilutes your digestive enzymes, making the digestion process less efficient. It also swells the volume in your stomach, increasing pressure on the oesophageal sphincter. ‘Leave at least half an hour between drink and food, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much more comfortable your stomach feels during and after your meal,’ says Alison Cullen, nutritional therapist for A.Vogel (avogel.co.uk). ☑ SIT UP TALL Posture is very important for digestion – your stomach is tucked up under your ribcage, along with your heart, lungs and a large part of your liver. ‘If you slump when eating your meal, it makes it difficult for your stomach walls to move and mix…

MIND THE HAT Did you know that nearly half of Brits experience mental health challenges every week? That’s according to new research by GO Outdoors, which reveals over two thirds of us say that spending time outside contributes to better wellbeing. That’s why GO Outdoors alongside its panel of brand ambassadors – David Seaman, Helen Skelton, Julia Bradbury (pictured) and Sean Fletcher – has released a range of hats in collaboration with Mind, with all proceeds going to the charity. Simply purchase a Mind Hat (£10 from GO Outdoors, Blacks or Millets), get out in nature and tag #HatsOnForMind. ‘I think it’s so important to take time out of our busy lives and get outdoors whenever possible,’ says Julia. ‘Throughout my life I’ve used walking as a calming tool and…

POSITION 1: Start with your feet together, then bend your hips and knees and bounce upwards. As soon as you land, do it again. Do this 4-8 times. POSITION 2: Now, widen your foot stance to parallel, feet around shoulder-width apart, then bending knees, keeping knees over your toes, jump 4-8 times. POSITION 3: Next, widen your stance a little more and turn your knees and toes outwards. Make sure your knees stay in line with your feet and don’t droop inwards – think of a ballet dancer doing pliés! From there, jump 4-8 times. landing softly. POSITION 4: Bring your feet together a little, turn your toes outwards as like the hands of a clock at 10 to two. Sit your bum back behind you as far as you…

Voya Vitamin C Antioxidant Serum (£66, voya.ie). This lightweight facial serum is organically formulated with seaweed antioxidant and anti-inflammatory complex combined with ascorbyl glucoside, a water-soluble derivative of vitamin C suitable for sensitive skins. REVIEW ‘The texture of this serum is thicker than many I’ve tried, which makes it last and sink in – it doesn’t feel as if it evaporates like some do. It has a very slight smell of seaweed. It’s cooling and calming and left no irritation.’ Katy, 44. Germaine De Capuccini Timexpert Radiance C+ Illuminating Antioxidant Eye Contour (£46.30, germaine-de-capuccini.co.uk). Restore the glow of your eye contour with this cream enhanced with HLG Nanopolymer, which increases the efficacy of vitamin C. It helps fade signs of fatigue, fine wrinkles and evens tone. REVIEW ‘I adore the creamy consistency…

DAIRY FREE AND DELICIOUS! A little treat to get you through the dark, dank month of January comes in the form of Fellow Creatures Vegan Chocolate (from £3.45, fellowcreatures.co.uk). At last, a milk-free chocolate that’s truly scrumptious! Creamy and not too sweet, the bars are available in five flavours: Plain, Hazelnut, Salted Caramel, Raspberry White and Matcha White. Or try the two new Wowza vegan spreads (£6), in Chocolate Hazelnut or Salted Caramel – perfect as porridge, pancake or toast toppings. Just divine! ECO COOKWARE If you’re fed up with flimsy cookware that scratches and the handle easily becomes loose, invest in a sturdy ProCook Cast Iron Casserole Dish (from £89, procook.co.uk). With a 25-year guarantee, the dish is designed to last, rather than add to landfill. Made from strong…

MIDDLE AGE spread. What a delightful term! In my 20s and 30s, I never really understood it and thought, rather judgementally: ‘Isn’t it just people being lazy? Surely you don’t have to put on weight?’ And then I turned 43. Up until then, I’d pretty much been able to eat anything – chocolate, cake, crisps – and not put on weight (I’m sorry, don’t shoot me. I realise many women struggle with weight so it’s probably annoying to hear me complain). However, from age 43, and seemingly overnight, my tummy began sagging over my waistband. Sitting on the loo and looking down at my body (as you do!) where once there had been a taught torso, now were grabbable rolls, and not just at the front but the sides, too.…

“We believe every woman has the ability to maximise her health and beauty at any age, regardless of health history. With a balanced diet, effective exercise and a positive mindset, you can stay younger for longer, inside and out. We’ll bring you the latest information on wellbeing, fitness, food and beauty, empowering you to make informed choices now and for your future health. What’s gone before can’t be undone or redone, so let’s leave it in the past and focus on what can be changed today! We’re here to help you, one small step at a time.”…

Superior absorption Altrient Liposomal Magnesium (£82.96 for 30 sachets, abundanceandhealth.co.uk) This liposomal supplement contains an advanced form of magnesium, called Magtein, which offers exceptional absorption. Unlike traditional supplements, which can be broken down by the harsh environment of the digestive tract, liposomal supplements travel straight into the bloodstream for superior absorption rates. Highly bioavailable TerraNova Magnesium Complex (£14.65 for 50 capsules, bodykind.com) These vegan-friendly supplements feature highly bioavailable magnesium bisglycinate, plus a “Magnifood” complex of pyridoxal 5-phosphate, rice bran, oat seed, nettle leaf, pumpkin seed and vitamin B6, all of which have been shown to enhance the effects of magnesium while also providing added benefits. All-natural formula Wild Nutrition Food-Grown Magnesium (£17.50 for 60 capsules, wildnutrition.com) Created using high-quality raw and natural ingredients, these easily digestible capsules contain food-grown magnesium…

WOMEN’S HEALTH MATTERS! The gender healthcare gap is finally beginning to close. All too often women’s health concerns are minimised, with severe pain from migraines or endometriosis dismissed as an over-reaction, or antidepressants prescribed instead of HRT. Women are often excluded from clinical trials, which means being prescribed drugs never proven safe for female bodies. But things are beginning to change. Women are no longer willing to be fobbed off and told to not make a fuss. Menopause is the standout success story so far, being slowly destigmatised through public debate, including in parliament. However, there’s still a long way to go. Rebel Bodies: A Guide To The Gender Health Gap Revolution, by Sarah Graham (£16.99, Bloomsbury) exposes the disparities in healthcare and gives advice on how to tackle them.…

DO YOU USE COFFEE to wake you up each day and get you going? That’s no surprise because it’s the most popular drink worldwide, after water. More than 400 billion cups are glugged down each year, with a whopping £4bn spent in high-street coffee shops in the UK. Brits drink about two cups of coffee per day. But although caffeine can give you an instant jolt of energy, it comes at a biological price. Caffeine improves alertness and concentration as it acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist, which means it stops you feeling tired. Adenosine is a substance in your body that promotes sleepiness, and the caffeine blocks this receptor. So, you don’t feel sleepy. However, the negative effects of caffeine can be considerable. ‘It stimulates your adrenal glands to…

SKIN TONIC Beat winter-weather dryness with a revitalising infusion of plant-powered moisture in the new Doctor A Cosmetics Intensely Exotic Night Repair Moisturiser (£28, doctoracosmetics.com). It combines hyaluronic acid, squalane, mango butter, grapeseed oil and red raspberry oil for supple skin, with no parabens, sulphates, silicones, palm oil, microbeads or alcohol. It’s made in the UK with eco-friendly packaging and is fragrance-free. 8.46 million …the number of women who use facial skincare more than once per day in the UK.* GETTING LIPPY Chapped lips strike at this chilly time of year, so make sure your pout is protected with Athletia Lip Oil Essence (£18, athletia-beauty.co.uk). With a rich and glossy texture that’s moisturising without being sticky, this serum combines botanical oils and hyaluronic acid for long-lasting comfort. Plant-derived ingredients include…

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AFTER THE EXCESSES OF Christmas, January often sees many people turning to a more plant-based diet, which has been made increasingly popular thanks to the Veganuary movement. Here, I take a look at the top nutrients needed for women who choose a plant-based diet – whether for January or the long term. ☑ VITAMIN B12 This vitamin is vitally important for a healthy nervous system, for making DNA and it is involved in making red blood cells. A chronic B12 deficiency can result in irreversible damage to the nervous system. Absorbing B12 can be challenging for some individuals, especially those with chronic digestive conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, coeliac disease or a lack of stomach acidity. High levels of stomach acidity are needed to absorb B12, but as we…

AROMATHERAPY EXPERT Julia Lawless is an author, aromatherapy expert and managing director of Aqua Oleum (aqua-oleum.co.uk). Q I bruise very easily on my arms and legs. How can I help the unattractive marks to fade more quickly? A Lavender is great for soothing swellings and reducing pain from bruising. It is one of the few essential oils you can apply directly onto a bruise to encourage healing. So long as the area affected is small. Gently dab a few drops of lavender essential oil on the bruise, 3-4 times daily. You can also try myrrh essential oil, which is a remedy with a long history of use for skin regeneration and calming tissue inflammation. As an astringent, it contracts cellular tissues and reduces bleeding, helping heal bruises and reduce discolouration…

KEEP YOUR FIT FRIENDS CLOSE! Make a date to spend time with your active friends – and their healthy habits might just rub off on you! Researchers found that people in social groups that value exercise are more likely to be active themselves. But the reverse is also true, with those in inactive social circles less likely to get moving. Lonely people were more likely to be sedentary too, so if you’re looking to kick-start a new fitness routine, try joining a walking, running or cycling group for a hit of motivation. APPY AND YOU KNOW IT Motivating you to walk every day, WeWard (free, en.weward.fr) monitors your steps and adds them up to offer bonuses, such as cash or charity donations. You can earn up to £1,000 a year,…

BUILD A HOUSEPLANT HAVEN POTR (from £14, potrpots.com) is a self-watering recycled plant pot. It comes flat-packed through your letterbox ready to be folded, origami style. Whenever your plant is thirsty, pour water into the pot and it will start drinking via a cotton cord. Clever. KEEP COSY THIS WINTER Stay toasty with the Beurer Cosy Heated Throw (£69.99, lakeland.com), which features a super-breathable, soft-fleece fibre and six different heat settings to keep you warm this winter, without needing to crank up the heating. The machine-washable blanket has 100W of power, along with a safety system that switches off after three hours. Cosy nights in just got better! SWEET DREAMS Having trouble drifting off? Glow Dreaming (from £64.95, glowdreaming.co.uk) for adults is a five-in-one sleep aid combining light therapy, aromatherapy,…

ANXIETY IS A common symptom affecting women, especially during perimenopause and menopause, yet it is often not recognised as being directly linked. Mental wellbeing can be hugely impacted during this phase of life, with women experiencing an increase in both anxiety and depression. Disturbingly, women aged 45-55 also have the highest suicide rate of all female age groups – an age range that coincides with the average onset age of perimenopause and ending just after most women have reached menopause. Anxiety is a state of worrying, self-doubt and a feeling of being overwhelmed by a perceived threat. Symptoms can include poor sleep and concentration, irritability, rapid breathing, sweating, trembling, stomach pains, panic and fear. ‘Symptoms can include poor sleep, irritability, rapid breathing and fear.’ Some women first experience anxiety first…

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1 CLEAN YOUR BRUSHES Cleaning your make-up brushes is vital for good skin health yet it’s something that’s often forgotten. Unwashed brushes gather bacteria that can clog pores and damage skin. I advise a monthly soap and water wash, or using the Donna May London Makeup Brush Cleaner Kit (£24.95, donnamaylondon.com), which comes with a cleansing balm, silicone scrubbing pad and a microfibre drying cloth. 2 ACE THE DOUBLE CLEANSE Double cleansing is the best way to maintain healthy skin. A pre-cleansing product or micellar water infused with oil will remove most dirt, then follow up with a foam or cream cleanser to remove the rest. I’m a huge fan of Ark Skincare Skinessential Pre Cleanse & Make-up Remover (£30, arkskincare.com) and its Age Defy Brightening Cleanser (£26), which helps…