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The Guardian
17 minutes ago
- The Guardian
Move over Harry and Meghan: Britain's real royal family are now dominating the US headlines
So long, and thanks for all the jam. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and queen of Montecito, recently announced that she is reimagining As Ever, her raspberry spread and 'flower sprinkle' business. In an interview with Fast Company, which Meghan conducted in fluent buzzword, the actor and entrepreneur said she is thinking bigger than jarred goods and partnering with Netflix to bring forth a vision in which 'content and commerce meet, not in a product placement way, but rather in an ideological way'. (I think the ideology she is referencing here is capitalism). Meghan is now involved with so many different projects that she notes: 'If I had to write a résumé, I don't know what I would call myself.' It looks as though her husband, Henry Charles Albert David Mountbatten-Windsor, doesn't know what to call himself either. The big Harry news from recent days is that the Duke of Sussex had a moment where he considered changing his double-barrelled last name to 'Spencer', in a nod to his late mother and a middle finger to the rest of his family. While the Sussexes seem to be having something of an identity crisis, they are both still generating headlines. But not quite so many as they used to: Harry-and-Meghan-mania seems to have heavily subsided since Harry's big tell-all, Spare, came out in 2023. Which was only to be expected. We know all there is to know about Harry's frostbitten penis and drug habits; now only dull dregs of gossip remain. Meghan's Netflix show has been widely written off as 'boring'. The US media, at least, seem to be getting a little tired of the pair. As the Sussexes become old news, attention has been turning to Britain's other US-based royal family: the Beckhams. Or, more accurately, the Peltz Beckhams: Brooklyn Beckham (David and Victoria's eldest son) and Nicola Peltz (daughter of a US billionaire) combined their last names when they got married in 2022. 'Not many guys take their wives' names,' Brooklyn said at the time. 'So, I was just like, 'Why not?'' He also got about 70 tattoos in honour of Nicola, including the word 'married'. Explaining the inspiration for that tattoo, Brooklyn told USA Today: 'I kind of was just like, 'Oh, we're married, why not?'' Despite the fact that he now owns an artisanal hot sauce business (why not?), Brooklyn is one of the blandest people on the planet. So is his wife, Nicola, who is a film-maker and actor. (Wikipedia, in a savage move, says that she was cast in a role in The Last Airbender 'at the insistence of her father, who was a producer on the film'.) And yet the pair now seem to be absolutely everywhere and mired in controversy. On Tuesday they were the focus of a Glamour cover story that called them 'the world's most talked-about couple'. The talking isn't entirely complimentary: for months there has been rabid speculation about a feud between the Peltz Beckhams and the wider Beckhams. David and Victoria don't like Nicola! Victoria sabotaged Nicola's wedding! Brooklyn skipped all three of his dad's 50th birthday celebrations! Brooklyn is feuding with his younger brother Romeo because Romeo is dating Brooklyn's ex-girlfriend! And on it goes. I won't go through every bit of gossip, but there are striking parallels between the Peltz-Beckham drama and the Sussexes. You've got the American actor wife that the famous British family seems to have a problem with. You've got two brothers feuding. You've got misogynistic speculation that a dim but affable man is being 'controlled' by his ambitious wife. The parallels don't seem to have bypassed the foursome. Last month there were tabloid reports that the Peltz Beckhams had dinner with the Sussexes in Montecito, where they bonded over everything they had in common. 'Nicola and Meghan also had a bit of a 'deep'n'meaningful' as obviously both women have been positioned in the media as home-wreckers,' a source told the Sun. Over the weekend it was also reported that the Peltz Beckhams have now hired a British lawyer who had previously worked with the Sussexes to help with their 'reputation management'. While Brooklyn and Nicola seem keen to model themselves on the Sussexes, I rather think Harry should brand himself like Beckham. Can you imagine how wound up all the Harry-haters would be if he got 70 Meghan-related tattoos? Even better: if he's still keen on changing his name, he should forget Spencer and simply become Harry Markle. Far more modern of him than clinging on to his titles. As Brooklyn would say: why not? Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian columnist Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here.
Telegraph
20 minutes ago
- Telegraph
How a cup of chickpeas a day can lower your cholesterol
A cup of chickpeas a day could be key to keeping high cholesterol at bay, new research has suggested. Experts found that a portion of chickpeas with a cooked weight of about 160 grams could be a cheap and easy way to tackle the chronic disease. In a trial, the legume was found to improve cholesterol levels in people with 'pre-diabetes' – those who have higher than normal blood sugar levels but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetic. The participants' cholesterol levels fell significantly from an average of 200.4 milligrams per decilitre at the beginning of the study to 185.8 milligrams per decilitre after 12 weeks, according to the research presented at the American Society for Nutrition in Florida. Chickpeas are a type of legume common in Middle Eastern and Indian food, and the main ingredient of popular foods such as hummus and falafel. Although, to get the same amount of chickpeas solely from hummus, a person would need to eat between one-and-a-half to two 200g pots, because of the extra components, such as oil and tahini. Beans can reduce inflammation The study also found that eating black beans was linked to reduced inflammation. In the study of 72 people, the participants were randomly assigned to eat either one cup of black beans, chickpeas or rice – as the control group – for 12 weeks. Blood samples were taken at the start of the study, at six weeks and at 12 weeks to track cholesterol, inflammation and blood sugar. People eating black beans saw their average level of inflammation drop. A marker of inflammation in the blood called pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 was measured by scientists and fell from 2.57 picograms per millilitre at the start of the study to 1.88 picograms per millilitre after 12 weeks. 'Significantly lower cholesterol' Morganne Smith, a researcher at Illinois Institute of Technology, said the study 'showed the benefits of consuming beans in adults with pre-diabetes, but they are a great option for everyone'. She added: 'Individuals with pre-diabetes often exhibit impaired lipid metabolism and chronic low-grade inflammation, both of which can contribute to the development of conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. 'Our study found that bean consumption helped significantly lower cholesterol and reduce inflammation in people with pre-diabetes, although glucose levels were not changed. 'These findings could be used to inform dietary guidelines, clinicians or public health programmes focused on preventing heart disease and diabetes.' Ms Smith suggested swapping less healthy foods for beans, whether tinned, dried or frozen, as a way to eat more healthily. She said: 'There are a lot of ways to incorporate beans into your regular diet as a cost-effective way to support overall health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. 'You can blend them to add some thickness to a soup base, add them as a salad topping, or pair them with other grains like rice or quinoa.' Reduce risk of heart disease Tracy Parker, senior dietitian at the British Heart Foundation, said: 'Eating plant-based sources of protein like chickpeas, black beans and other beans, is consistent with the traditional Mediterranean diet that is linked to a reduced risk of heart and circulatory diseases. 'These are high in protein, low in saturated fat and excellent sources of fibre, which helps lower cholesterol and high blood pressure. 'This helps reduce inflammation which is a major risk factor of coronary heart disease. 'Just one portion – around three heaped tablespoons or 150g – provides about a third of the recommended daily fibre intake. 'Most pulses are cheap and are available already cooked and canned in water, making them an easy and nutritious addition to a balanced diet.' Legumes, such as varieties of beans and peas, are also a good source of protein and fibre, which can be beneficial for gut and heart health. They, like vegetables and fruits, are high in flavonoids, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Chickpeas in particular are also high in vitamins A, E, and C, and other nutrients, including iron and magnesium.
Times
27 minutes ago
- Times
How South Korea is spending £250m to cure its loneliness epidemic
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