FASHION Spring style for all

OLD MAC IS BACK IN TOWN

As April showers give way to better weather in May, these lighter raincoats and jackets help with the Lincolnshire adage that one shouldn’t “Cast a clout ‘til May be out...”

This Page: Morris Waterproof Mac by Boden £140.

Barbour Findhorn jacket, £249.

Barbour Swanage Jacket £279, Barbour Roseate Knit £84.95.

Waybridge relaxed fit waterproof raincoat by Joules £59.95.

Musto X LandRover Primaloft Parka in carbon. Eco-insulation, two-layer, £250.

Top/Left: Musto Evolution Loft hooded jacket, platinum or black, £170 Top/Right: Helly Hansen Verglas Infinity Shell Jacket £350. Bottom/Left: RAB Women’s Cirrus Flex 2.0 hoody, ruby, storm green, zest, nightfall blue £130. Bottom/Right: Berghaus lightweight and packable, £80. Stockists: Barbour: www.barbour.com. Berghaus www.berghaus.com. Boden: www.boden.co.uk. Helly Hansen: www.hellyhansen.com. Joules: www.joules.com. Maude & Foxe: www.maudeandfox.com. Musto: www.musto.com. RAB: rab.equipment.

Tickled Pink

THIS MONTH WE’RE ENJOYING BRIGHT MAGENTA PRODUCTS TO ENSURE YOU CAN SPRING INTO SUMMER LOOKING AND FEELING TICKLED PINK

1. Pure pleasure in a perfume from Viktor & Rolf...

The scent of summer to celebrate better days ahead! A ‘floriental’ fragrance, it has citrussy top notes of mandarin, orange and blackcurrant, woody cedarwood, sandalwood and amber. As you’d expect from a fashion house whose name evokes haute couture and conceptual glamour, it’s an extravagant scent that’s perfect for long summer nights, £54/30ml £110/ 90ml.

5. Think pink and give your hands a treat...

By now we’re all used to the regime of constant hand washing, and Molton Brown is always a pleasure when you come across a bottle in someone’s cloakroom. In addition to its cheery bright pink colour, the brand’s Fiery Pink Pepper hand wash enjoys pepper, nutmeg and patchouli for true invigoration, £20/300ml.

2. Long lasting colour...

Prolong your hair colour with Philip Kingsley’s Pure Colour shampoo treatment. This is an innovative treatment that casts an invisible, veil over your hair with heat protection and protection against UV damage in order to maintain the vibrancy of your colour, £25/250ml.

3. Rebellious rose...

Estée Lauder’s Pure Colour Envy, shown here in Rebellious Rose shade, has a super creamy, smooth and long-wearing formula, caring for lips with a hydrating formula to enable you to sculpt your smile with colour, £27.50/3.5g.

4. Helping hands...

Compagnie de Provence presents a wild rose hand cream, which, by any other name, would smell as sweet and provide exceptional care for hard-working hands. The essential antidote from alcohol-based hand sanitisers, £15/100ml.

6. A current affair in facial toning...

Using microcurrents to help lift, tone and re-contour your face, Foreo has five different intensities designed to target areas like the jawline, cheeks, neck, and forehead. Based on salon technology, it’s rechargeable, and connects to your phone via Bluetooth to put you in full control of your treatment, £297.

n All our beauty products are available from local independent stockists unless otherwise stated, please note that prices stated are RRP and may vary.

INSPIRED by ITALY

FOPE at HEWITT

Italian designer Fope has been creating elegant and iconic jewellery since 1929. Fope’s newest creations are available at G Hewitt and Son...

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Established in 1871, G Hewitt & Son is a family business who specialise in luxury jewellery and watches, based in Victoria Street, Grimsby, DN31 1DP. Call 01472 342609 or see www.ghewitt.co.uk. 2

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1. Solo MiaLuce 18ct Y/W/R/ Diamond Flex’it bracelet, 651B PAVE from £12,595. 2. Solo MiaLuce 18ct Y/W/R/ Diamond ring, AN651 PAVE, from £5,475. 3. Solo MiaLuce 18ct Y/W/R earrings, OR651 PAVE, from £6,070. 4. Eka 18ct Y/W/Diamond necklet, 730C PAVE, from £2,700. 5. Eka 18ct W/Diamond Flex’it bracelet, 733B PAVE, from £2,595. 6. Eka 18ct Y/W/Diamond Flex’it bracelet, 707B PAVE, from £6,075. 7. Prima 18ct Flex’it bracelets, 745B BBR, from £2,435/each. 8. Prima 18ct W/Diamond earrings, OR745 BBR, from £3,415. 9. Prima 18ct Y/W/Diamond Flex’it ring, AN744 BBR, from £1,450. 4

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Gut Instincts

Looking after your gut health can work wonders not only for your digestive system but your overall physical health and your mental health too, says Alison Hutchinson...

Words: Ali Hutchinson.

UNDERSTANDING GUT HEALTH became one of my passions almost seven years ago when I experienced a significant improvement in my IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) after my first elimination diet and introducing fibre, and pre- and probiotics into my diet. I had taken acidophilus for years to fight a build up of candida bacteria which cause thrush but had never looked into my overall gut health. 30 days of changing my diet, reducing my gluten and sugar and adding a combined gut health product with pre- and probiotics, as well as digestive enzymes to help with nutrient absorption, and I honestly felt like a different woman.

So why is the gut so important? Our gut microbiome affects our digestion, immune system, mood and cognitive function. According to research 70% of immune function resides in the gut and healthy digestion is important for a healthy immune system. Can you believe we have more microbes in our gut than stars in the Milky Way? Coupled with this, our gut bacteria is producing nutrients and neurotransmitters that convey messages to the brain via the vagus nerve which reaches from the brain stem to the gut. Anything that stimulates the vagus nerve in the gut feeds back to the brain.

Gut Health Underwrites your Mental Health In the BBC programme The Truth About Improving your Mental Health, researchers revealed a new field of research called psychobiotics which is showing that food that we know is associated with good gut bacteria is beneficial to our mental health too. One of the things the researchers at Oxford University led by Professor Phil Burnett did was to add a probiotic with various strains of bacteria to test panellists’ daily diet to see whether it supported the gut. He studied a group of 70 people who experienced low mood, lack of pleasure and feelings of sadness and after a month taking a gut support they saw a 50% improvement in these areas and a 50% reduction in their levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. So what should you look for? I have continued to take the original Arbonne brand Digestion Plus which I was first introduced to seven years ago because it has such an incredible balance of bacteria. It contains pre- and probiotics as well as digestive enzymes and is designed to be stable until the very moment you drink it. That’s unlike most of the supermarket yogurts and probiotic drinks which contain just one bacteria. One of the things Professor Burnett is keen to stress is the importance of multiple strains to support the gut. Other areas you can find good gut boosting bacteria is in fermented foods like kimchi (Korean salted and fermented vegetables); Sauerkraut (finely cut raw cabbage that has been fermented by various lactic acid bacteria); kefir (a fermented milk drink similar to a thin yogurt that is made from dairy or goats milk and kefir grains) and kombucha (the fermented, lightly effervescent, sweetened black or green tea). You can make all these things at home or buy them but where possible an artisan version rather than a highly mechanised manufactured version is preferable if you are to get the most strains of bacteria and significantly boost your gut biodiversity. n

Find Out More: If you’re struggling with gut issues, weight loss or weight management, energy levels, menopause or would just like a body MOT, I’d love to help you. Through the blog www.ali-hutchinson.co.uk you can book a free discovery call to find out how I could help you on the path to a brighter future or ring: 07973 843020 or email: hello@ali-hutchinson.co.uk to book a consultation. For more info on the Arbonne Digestion Plus gut health support go to www.alisonhutchinson.arbonne.com or ring to discuss how it might help you.

Good for Guts Red Cabbage Sauerkraut

Fermented foods are achingly hip at the moment. We are rediscovering the sharp, savoury tang that comes from a lactic acid fermentation. It is generally believed to be terribly good for your belly. Veer from the tried and tested path of braised red cabbage and try a bit of home brewing. This takes about 15-30mins, and perfect piled next to your bangers and mash or with creamy smashed avocado on toast. Be aware, it’s important to ensure your jars are squeaky clean to avoid contamination.

Ingredients: 1 small red cabbage (organic if possible); sea salt; caraway seeds; juniper berries; 1 large kilner jar. n Trim the outer leaves from the cabbage and put to one side. Quarter the cabbage and cut away the root and core. Thinly slice the cabbage and weigh it. n For every 500g of sliced cabbage add 10g of sea salt. Add the cabbage to a large bowl sprinkling the salt in as you fill the bowl. Massage it for 5 -10 minutes, working and turning with your hands (wear gloves or your hands will turn pink/red/blue!). The cabbage should get quite wet as it creates its own liquid. n Add a quarter teaspoon of caraway seeds and a 4-5 lightly crushed juniper berries for every 500g cabbage. Pack tightly into a jar and place a cabbage leaf on top. Place a weight on top of that ensuring the liquid covers the cabbage completely. Replace the seal and close the lid to store. n If there is not enough liquid make a 2% brine (20g salt to each litre of water) and add enough to cover the cabbage. Keep at room temperature in a dark corner. During the first week open the lid to release some of the gas that builds up. It should be ready to eat after 1-2 weeks but can be left a little longer to let the flavour develop. You may need to top up the brine too. n When ready you can transfer it to a sterilised jar and store in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy it. Should store for about a month. n

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