Royal biographer Omid Scobie spilled all the details about everything that happened during the final hours of Queen Elizabeth II‘s reign.
29.10.2023 - 06:33 / ok.co.uk
In the quest for a healthier lifestyle, getting your five portions of fruits and vegetables each day is a common goal. However, there are a few unexpected culprits that wellness experts from Simply Supplements have unveiled as foods that won't help you in achieving that target. In a world brimming with convenience foods and time constraints, the battle to incorporate the requisite fruits and vegetables into daily diets remains a difficult one.
As a large portion of UK adults still struggle to meet the five-a-day recommendation, it's crucial to be aware of these foods that don't count towards your daily tally. Potatoes A British staple, potatoes, may not contribute to your daily fruit and veg intake as they are classified as a source of starch. However, sweet potatoes, with their lower starch content, can be a worthy inclusion in your quest to reach five-a-day.
Whether mashed, fried, baked, or boiled, one medium sweet potato can bring you closer to your goal. Jam Often marketed as a fruity delight, many commercial jams contain about 60 percent sugar and as little as 20 percent fruit.
To add more nutrients to your diet, consider replacing your regular jam with real fruits or even experiment with homemade chia seed jam. Fruit Yoghurts While fruit yoghurts are a breakfast favourite, they might not contain enough fruit to count as a portion of your five-a-day.
They can also be loaded with added sugars.
To make a healthier choice, mix your favourite fruits or berries into plain natural yoghurt.
Fruit Juice Surprisingly, fruit juices can be high in sugar and acidity. For a portion of your daily five-a-day, opt for a 150ml serving of unsweetened 100% fruit juice. However, be cautious, as other juice drinks like squash and sweetened
.Royal biographer Omid Scobie spilled all the details about everything that happened during the final hours of Queen Elizabeth II‘s reign.
Terrifying weather maps have shown Storm Debi preparing to roll through Scotland - with horror winds of up to 80mph expected. Earlier today Met Eireann - the Irish meteorological service - named the storm Debi.
Dec Donnelly was certainly a hands-on dad as he took his two young children to the beach in Australia, ahead of the launch of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on Sunday. The 48 year old presenter arrived in Australia early, alongside his wife Ali Astall and their children, Isla, five, and one year old Jack, to spend some quality time together before he fronts I'm A Celeb alongside his longtime co-host and best pal, Ant McPartlin. In new pics, Dec was spotted wearing a pair of navy blue swimming shorts with different-coloured turtles printed on them, as he also donned a dark blue t-shirt.
Theatres, churches, and warehouses feature on a new list of 18 heritage gems at risk in Greater Manchester. The old head office of a brewery and a 1930s hotel are also included.
Green Day have announced the cancellation of their Electric Ballroom gig tonight (November 10).The pop-punk band unveiled the news of their surprise gig just five days ago, and went on to play an intimate pub gig in Covent Garden yesterday. However, the band took to social media to explain that they wouldn’t be making an appearance at Electric Ballroom tonight.“London, unfortunately tonight’s show has been canceled due to an unexpected illness,” the band wrote on X/Twitter. “We’re truly bummed about this and apologize for any inconvenience caused.“Ticket refunds will be processed automatically next week.
Archewell foundation.Markle, dressed in an electric blue cardigan adorned with poppies for the occasion, discussed how the first-of-its-kind program has supported kids since its launch.Harry, who opted for a smart navy blazer atop a light blue shirt and khaki pants, also chatted with veterans about how the program supports them and their loved ones. The duke was seen sporting a red poppy on his blazer in honor of the UK’s Remembrance Day, which is also on Saturday.The program — which was founded in 2004 — “helps to connect “young people and families to mentors who can relate to the shared experiences” that come with having a loved one in the armed forces, according to the Archewell website.The pair’s visit to San Diego comes just days after their camp spoke out about King Charles’ upcoming birthday and reports they were snubbed from the guest list.As the King prepares to ring in his 75th birthday on Nov.
Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham is ready to ring in the holidays. Apple dropped the trailer for Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas, set to debut globally on Nov. 22 on the streamer.
England’s most popular National Parks attraction on TikTok has been revealed in new research - and it’s only a 90 minute drive from Greater Manchester. Chatsworth House in the Peak District has bagged the number one spot in a list of the top attractions, beating the likes of Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland and Ullswater in the Lake District.
Madonna‘s stage designer has said that she wanted “feel more connected” to the audience on her current ‘Celebration Tour’.The Queen of Pop recently kicked off her greatest hits tour at The O2 in London last month which saw her perform over 40 songs from her back catalogue including her most famous hits and a number of deep cuts.Speaking about the tour, Ric Lipson of architecture firm Stufish told Rolling Stone UK: “She knew that she wanted to base the show through the eyes of her being spiritually born in New York City. From the early days of landing in Times Square and going down to the Lower East Side, CBGBs and the clubs, the places she hung out when she was young.
Dua Lipa has teased a special “surprise launch event” in London to celebrate the release of her new single ‘Houdini’.The announcement comes after the pop star teased new music in recent weeks – later confirmed to be the forthcoming new single.Set to arrive on Thursday (November 9), the singer has now confirmed that she will be celebrating the release of the song by holding three special “surprise launch events” across the globe later this month.Although specific details on the events remain sparse, including what they will comprise or the exact location, Lipa did confirm that they will kick off this week with an event in London on Thursday.From there, the next will take place in Los Angeles next Tuesday (November 14), before concluding with a third and final stop in Tokyo the following Monday (November 20).“I’m putting on three surprise launch events for ‘Houdini’ in London, Los Angeles and Tokyo,” she wrote on her X/Twitter page, announcing the news. “The first one’s going to be in my hometown, London, this Thursday!!!”She continued, adding: “I’m going to be inviting down some of my fans from the UK and around Europe, so keep your eyes peeled.”I’m putting on three surprise launch events for Houdini in London, Los Angeles and Tokyo.
Green Day performed a rendition of ‘Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)’ with a fan on guitar during an intimate gig in Paris this weekend – check out footage below.The band announced a surprise show in the French capital last week, which took place at the Bataclan Theatre on Saturday (November 4).The pop-punk trio – Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool and Mike Dirnt – performed a host of hits including ‘American Idiot’, ‘Holiday’ and ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’, along with new track ‘Look Ma, No Brains’.When it came to ‘Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)’, Armstrong invited a fan to play acoustic guitar. The frontman sang the track with his arm draped around the fan, encouraging him to sing parts of the song into the microphone.Check out footage of the moment below.The Paris performance comes ahead of surprise intimate shows in London and Milan this month.The band have also announced a 2024 global ‘Saviors’ stadium tour which will include a huge London show.The upcoming tour will see Green Day play stadiums across the US, UK and Europe in support of their forthcoming new album ‘Saviors‘ (out January 19) while also celebrating 30 years of their classic 1994 album ‘Dookie’ and 20 years of 2004’s ‘American Idiot’.The UK and Ireland leg will start on June 21 at Manchester’s Emirates Old Trafford, with further dates in Glasgow, Dublin and a massive Wembley Stadium date in London on June 29.
A mental health hospital group has been has been charged with exposing a patient to a significant risk of avoidable harm after a vulnerable man was killed by a train after absconding from a mental health hospital.
Green Day have today (November 5) unveiled details of a surprise, intimate London gig.The pop-punk trio – comprised of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – will play London’s Electric Ballroom on November 10.Fans need to request tickets here before 10am on November 6. A two-ticket limit will be imposed on all fans.The band will also perform a similarly intimate gig in Milan on November 7.
Cycling in Manchester is proving more popular than ever after several records were smashed over the past month.
Isle Of Wight Festival has announced the first line-up for its 2024 edition, with Green Day, Pet Shop Boys and The Prodigy set to headline.The iconic event is due to take place at Seaclose Park in Newport between June 20-23.
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Popular burger brand Five Guys has brought a new American-style diner to Bolton. The 15th north west restaurant for the chain, it's opened next door to TGI Fridays at the Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park close to the Bolton Wanderers' stadium.
Scotland is set to be battered with even more rain as the Met Office had extended a yellow warning for wet weather.
Sonic Youth co-founder Thurston Moore has discussed his recent struggles with atrial fibrillation that led him to cancel his US book tour for the memoir Sonic Life.Speaking to The New York Times, Moore shared that he has been living with the condition for several years now, but the condition became “slightly concerning” this year. “I was finding myself at times to be so weak I could hardly walk around the neighborhood,” he said.Though Moore was initially convinced he “could just power through it” for his book tour, his doctor ordered him not to fly.
Madonna‘s musical director Stuart Price has said the icon’s singing on her current ‘Celebration Tour’ is “all live vocal”.The Queen Of Pop began the UK and European leg of her 40th anniversary tour at The O2 in London last Saturday (October 14). She has since played a further three nights at the arena, and will return for two more in December.During a new conversation with Billboard, Price – who served as a producer on Madonna’s 2005 album ‘Confessions On A Dance Floor’ – reflected on the opening gig, and shared further details about the dates.The interviewer at one point told Price that Madge’s voice “sounded amazing”, singling out her performance of the 1998 single ‘Ray Of Light’.“In terms of building the show, top of the list is got to be, ‘Can we make something that is enjoyable to perform? Can we make something you feel confident doing?’ The number one reason for doing that is it’s all about the vocals,” he responded.“To give a singer the platform to sing and be themselves is the number one goal.