Staying In

Reset Your Appetite

Staying in this week? Use the time to read up on (and action) an appetite reset, which Dr Federica Amati writes about in our latest issue. ‘For many people trying to eat well, appetite feels like the enemy – hunger appears unpredictable, cravings relentless. But the science tells a different story, and what really determines whether appetite works for or against you is satiety. This biological process is not a single signal but a coordinated conversation between the gut, brain, hormones, microbiome, and even the physical structure of the food you eat. When these signals function properly, hunger rises naturally when you need energy and fades once your body has what it needs.’ While for hundreds of years this intricate system worked well, she notes, today foods are engineered to be eaten quickly and easily – so how can we give our appetite a reset? ‘Research consistently shows that diets built around whole, fibre-rich foods help restore the body’s natural appetite regulation. Fibre slows digestion, supports the microbiome and strengthens satiety signals. Plant diversity also matters, and many of the world's healthiest diets are plant-forward. Vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds and fruit provide fibre, micronutrients and bioactive compounds.’ Read the full piece here.

Going Out

Watch Our Land At The Cinema

Head to cinemas to watch new feature documentary Our Land, which follows the battle between campaigners and landowners over the British countryside. England is home to some of the world’s most spectacular countryside landscapes and waterways – but did you know 92 percent of land and 97 percent of rivers are not legally accessible to the public? That’s why activists at Right to Roam are pushing for increased public access. The movie is being screened for free in cinemas across the UK – part of Escapes, a nationwide initiative on a mission to bring film to all by hosting more than 100 free screenings each month. For director Orban Wallace, the subject is deeply personal. ‘I grew up in the Dorset countryside in a rented cottage deep in the forest of a private estate,’ he says. ‘Even though we lived in the woods we were not allowed in them as they were private. I regularly had run-ins with the gamekeeper who would tell us to get out. So, I was a trespasser by necessity from a very young age.’ Catch it at select cinemas on 5 and 6 May 2026. escapes.cinematik.app

Property Of The Day

The former home of music legend Sting, this Manhattan penthouse offers up views across Central Park. Complete with a lift, a sauna, a media room, and a bright red bathroom, this home truly is fit for a star. 

On the market for $45m, elliman.com

Little Luxury

Is your reusable water bottle looking a little tired? Upgrade with new brand Beau, which is launching three colourways for its stylish inaugural bottle: Paris (deep brown), Celine (creamy beige) and Alice (baby blue). With a sculptural silhouette, the bottle is created to feel like a design-forward collectible – hydration, but make it art. beaubottle.com

Competition Time

Enter this competition now for your chance to win a two-night bed and breakfast stay at Dunalastair Hotel Suites in the wilds of Scotland, including dinner, lunch and a highland experience. 

Psssst…

This weekend, Stripe & Stare and its Buy Women Built initiative is hosting a treasure trail designed to celebrate female-founded brands. Businesses along the King’s Road in Chelsea will be offering in-store promotions including free gifts, complimentary matcha and exclusive discounts, with participating brands including RIXO, Astrid & Miyu, Aspiga and Trinny London. 9 and 10 May 2026

Whatever You Do, Don’t

Use harsh skincare products if you’re prone to flushed skin. ‘Anything skin barrier-stripping is out: alcohol (often hiding in toners and serums), fragrance (including essential oils), and sulphates in foaming cleansers,’ says Pamela Marshall, clinical aesthetician and co-founder of Mortar & Milk. For advanced, bumpy rosacea, cut out face oils as well. Potent cell turnover-boosting ingredients such as AHA exfoliants, retinoids and ascorbic acid will aggravate skin, risking deeper, not softer, wrinkles. Find our full guide to skin pigmentation here.