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Our Place launches unmissable Spring sale – and it’s prime time to upgrade your kitchenware
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Our Place first came on our radar circa 2019 with its iconic Always Pan, which has since been modified to be even better – though we didn’t think that was possible.
Fast forward a few years, and Our Place has expanded its range of kitchen appliances to cover various sized Always Pans, pots, griddle trays, even tupperware, and much more.
If you are a fan of the brand, like Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow, David Beckham, and us, or you have heard the hype and want to check out the brand for yourself, Our Place’s Spring Sale is the prime time to do so.
As part of Our Place’s Spring Sale the brand is offering shoppers up to 35% off select items across cookware, tableware, and appliances. The sale includes single items, as well as cookware sets – even the Titanium Pro Cookware Set (we’re shooketh!)
Our Place prides itself on high quality and chic designs to take pride of place on your worktop. But, it’s not just style over substance, as all designs are non-toxic, free from PFAS, and mostly multifunctional as the Always Pan can be used on all hobs, as well as in the oven. Plus, the gadgets can be used to cook in various ways too, so it’s a well worthy investment, even if you only venture for the Always Pan 2.0.
Whether you are buying for yourself, a friend, relative, or as a housewarming gift, we have whittled down our favourites in the Our Place Spring sale.
There’s just one finer detail you need to know – the sale is on now and will end on 11th May, so there is plenty of time to shop these bargains, while stock lasts. No discount code is needed, so just shop to your heart’s – and bank balance – content.
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Complete Kitchen Set
If you’re not sure where to start, or you’re blown away by Our Place so much that you want everything in the range, then the Complete Kitchen Set is the ultimate bundle.
The kit is almost half price, which is pretty impressive considering there are 45 items inside.
From the Always Pan 2,0 as well as the mini version, Perfect Pot, the Wonder Oven, to mini griddle pan, the bakeware set, egg poachers, to oven mitts, this set covers all bases.
What we love is it means all your kitchenware will be colour coordinated too – could there be anything more satisfying?
Always Pan 2.0
The Always Pan is, arguably, the most popular Our Place product as it was the first to drop when the brand launched.
However, it has been modified over the years to be even better. The 25.5cm pan is non toxic, and has been crafted using the brand’s exclusive Thermakind material, which is said to last twice as long as ceramic nonstick coating.
This bestseller is 10 products in one, and can be used to cook in a variety of methods, including roasting, frying, steaming, boiling, and it’s even safe to use in the oven. Available in mini, standard or large, as well as five colourways.
Perfect Pot
The Perfect Pot can house 5.2 litres inside, which is great for feeding large groups or for a big family feast.
The ceramic non-stick inner coating makes it easy to bake, fry, roast, braise, saute and fry your ingredients, plus makes for stress free cleaning up too.
Like most Our Place products this is a non-toxic design. While the 8-in-1 pot can be used in the oven up to 230°C, it is also suitable for use on any stove top too. Available in mini, which is also on sale for £90 down from £110.
Bakeware Trio
While you may have all your pots and pans sorted, it’s the bakeware to make your tray bakes, both savoury and sweet, that you need.
This set includes Our Place’s roasting pan, baking sheet, and stovetop griddle, which can double up as a wire rack to rest your treats on to cool down. Available in five colourways to suit your kitchen interiors.
Hot Grips
There is nothing worse than reaching for a hot pan or tray, only to realise it’s not cooled enough and you spend the rest of the day with your hand under a cold tap or wrapped in a wet towel. It’s dangerous business, which is why these nifty hot grips are a safe purchase worth investing in.
Cookware Set
If you can’t decide between the Always Pan 2.0 standard or miniature, and have the same dilemma for the Perfect Pot, this set includes all of the above – and for less.
This set features the full-size and mini Always Pan 2.0, the full size Perfect Pot, the Perfect Pot 2.0 in a miniature size, as well as a steamer basket, two spatulas and two beechwood spoons.
Made from sturdy aluminium and a toxin-free nonstick ceramic coating, which grills, bakes, sautés, fry, roast, bake and steam, for easy cooking sessions.
Starter Stacking Set
Whether you are moving house, renting, or just want to replace your cracked and mis-matched cutlery, this set is a saving grace.
The 12-piece set includes four ceramic dinner plates, salad plates, and dinner bowls.Ready to host? We think so.
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Mass study reveals alarming new side effects of Ozempic-style weight loss drugs
From ‘Ozempic face’ to ‘Ozempic fingers’ and even ‘Wegovy butt,’ the potential side effects of weight loss medications have been well-documented.
But now, a new study has revealed yet another troubling by-product of the drug – and this time, it’s not physical, but mental.
The research found a link between weight loss drugs and an increase in both depression and suicidal ideation.
Put simply, GLP1 drugs – which are often called GLP1 agonists – are used in weight loss drugs like Ozempic. These mimic the hormones the body releases when we consume food, triggering the pancreas to release insulin and convert the sugar in our bloodstream into energy.
Published in Current Neuropharmacology, the study explains that while these drugs can prove helpful for brains that produce too much dopamine (often called the ‘feel-good hormone’ that makes us feel pleasure), for those who naturally run on too little, it might cause more harm than good.
So, why is this? It’s all because when used regularly, these drugs can actually disrupt the production of dopamine, which can then lead to symptoms of depression, mood swings, and thoughts of suicide.
The authors have warned that their findings should be taken seriously, as senior author Dr. Kenneth Blum, research professor at Western University Health Sciences and Ariel University, urged ‘the clinical prescribing community to proceed with caution to avoid another tragic wave of “people dying to lose weight.”’
Dr Mark S. Gold, addiction psychiatry pioneer and co-author, even believes that it should be considered enough to ‘re-evaluate the widespread use of GLP1 receptor agonists.’
‘The FDA and other regulatory agencies should carefully consider our findings when it comes to labelling and monitoring these drugs,’ he added.
I won’t be shamed for taking weight loss injections — they changed more than just my body
Of course, some patients do report more pros than cons. Amanda Strowbridge struggled with her body image after she started going through the menopause in 2019, when she says she put ‘more and more’ weight on.
After considering her options, in November 2023, she decided to put herself forward for Wegovy. Filling out the consultation form through Boots Pharmacy, she quickly received her first prescription.
Amanda decided to start her own Instagram account to document her own weight loss journey. It was here that she soon connected with other people on a similar pathway.
‘Because of the algorithm, other people on weight-loss drugs started coming up on my feed,’ Amanda, who is 55, previously told Metro.
‘There are so many nuances, twists and turns along the way and it seems that people who are ahead of others are “paying forward” their experiences to help others.’
Amanda also says there is a wonderful sense of ‘camaraderie’ among her friends, which makes a change from the feelings of shame people often feel when using weight loss jabs, or are trolled for being ’lazy.’
’As a community, I think we rise above any of these comments as we’re too busy looking after our health,’ she explains.
‘Once people who have been trying to lose weight for years finally find something that works and is helping them, they feel empowered and don’t really care what others think.’
This isn’t the first study to warn of the potential impact of weight loss injections on mental health.
Research revealed that between January 2021 and May 2023, 481 psychiatric events were associated with not only semaglutide, but also other similar drugs liraglutide and tirzepatide, often sold as Mounjaro.
Around half of the effects recorded included depression, followed by anxiety, while 20% experienced thoughts relating to suicide, according to research published in the International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy.
What are the side effects of weight loss medications?
As our understanding of weight loss injections has deepened, those taking the drugs have increasingly shared their experiences taking them.
Over the last few years, prescriptions for weight loss medications have skyrocketed – and they’ve become so popular that earlier this month, WeightWatchers announced it was filing for bankruptcy after failing to compete against the rise of ‘quick-fix’ weight loss tools.
50,000 people in the UK are currently taking either Mounjaro or Wegovy, according to Simple Online Pharmacy, with data from Oushk Pharmacy further revealing that Gen Z is leading the surge in weight loss injections.
As Dr Adil Sheraz, consultant dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson, previously told Metro, one phenomenon colloquially termed ‘Ozempic face’ refers to ‘sagging, ageing and lacklustre appearance of the facial skin and structures.’
Dr Paul Jarrod Frank, a dermatologist in New York thought to have coined the phrase, told the New York Times that he’d started seeing Ozempic face ‘every day’ since these drugs hit the mainstream.
‘The face has a layer of fat that essentially stretches the skin. Ozempic results in rapid weight loss and does so very effectively. This, of course, will lead to rapid loss of subcutaneous (under the skin) facial fat,’ Dr Adil further explained.
‘The overlying skin however will not be able to shrink at the same rate, resulting in a sagging, droopy and wrinkled appearance.’
That’s not all. Though these symptoms aren’t necessarily specific to taking semaglutide (it can happen with any case of rapid weight loss), people using the drug have also coined the term ‘Wegovy Butt,’ which refers to people’s bums getting smaller, saggier and more deflated.
Others have shared their experiences of so-called ‘Ozempic finger,’ which is essentially just rapid weight loss around the fingers and wrists, causing people’s jewellery to slip off.
Novo Nordisk, which manufactures Ozempic, previously told Metro that it couldn’t comment on the side effects caused by people using Ozempic off-label, and not for its intended purposes.
‘Regarding safety, the most common adverse events among people treated with Ozempic (semaglutide) for its indicated use, are gastrointestinal events including nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting,’ a spokesperson said.
‘Most events were transient, and mild or moderate in severity and resolved without permanent treatment discontinuation.’
What is semaglutide, and what’s the difference between Ozempic and Wegovy?
Put simply, Ozempic and Wegovy are both brand names – but they’re both variations of a weight loss drug called semaglutide.
Ozempic is patented to treat type 2 diabetes, improving blood sugar to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular incidents. The Ozempic guidelines outline that the drug – which is injected – ‘may help you to lose some weight’ but specifies that it is ‘not for weight loss.’ The same rules apply in the US.
While Ozempic is used to treat type 2 diabetes, Wegovy – another form of the ingredient semaglutide, under a different name – it is also used to treat ‘adults with obesity or excess weight who also have weight-related medical problems’, its website reads.
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Rest your head after the marathon with Simba’s best-selling mattress
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Simba is the leading bedding brand many know and love – us included. This is a bold statement, we know, especially because we love our sleep and strive for eight hours of uninterrupted bliss a night (strive being the key word).
We know there are a number of factors to help contribute to a good night’s sleep, but a supportive mattress is up there – and Simba has delivered the goods. Trust us, we have tried a lot of sleep aids, and a poor quality mattress is, quite literally, back breaking.
There are numerous mattresses to shop at Simba, as well as pillows and other bedding, but the Hybrid Mattress gets our vote of confidence – not least because half a million have been sold, it’s Simba’s bestselling product, and it has over 128,000 glowing reviews, but we have tried/tested/slept like a baby on it.
Hybrid Mattress
The hybrid mattress offers medium-firm support for all sleepers, side, and back.Crafted using 1,900 Aerocoil micro springs, which work to provide support and relieve any pressure.The mattress also combines Simbatex foam technology for extra support, but to also offer better airflow, and help regulate body temperature too, and encased in a soft, breathable case. Available in single to super king sizes.
We’ll say it again, just in case it didn’t sink in, but the Hybrid Mattress has sold over half a million! That’s quite something, though it’s unsurprising considering the high quality of this creation.
The Hybrid Mattress is what it says on the tin – it features five layers, including a spring coil and foam layer. Fitted with 1,900 Aerocoil micro springs, which provides the desired support we yearn for, plus it helps to align the body and relieve any pressure – a key factor for those with injuries or sore limbs.
Simba has also added a layer of Simbatex foam technology for added support and cushioning, though this material also provides a better airflow to help regulate the body temperature. Plus, the mattress is encased in a soft and breathable case, which can be removed and washed.
The mattress measures 25cm in depth, and boasts nine support zones, so if you are looking for a medium to firm mattress to alleviate any aches and pains, and support your body throughout the night, this delivers.
Simba has thought of everything, as the mattress comes with a 10-year warranty, so you can always enjoy a restful night’s sleep. What’s more, Simba offers a recycling scheme, and your old mattress will be collected by the team to save you the hard work. Shoppers can also purchase refurbished mattresses too – rest assured they have been tested, replaced and sanitised.
The Hybrid Mattress comes in an array of sizes, from single to Super King, as well as European bed sizes. Of course, the price varies depending on the size you opt for.
We have had our Simba mattress for five years, and it is still as plump as it was the day it arrived at my doorstep. There is just one thing to note – when your mattress arrives it will be rolled up, so you need to unravel it and allow the mattress to sit flat for a few hours to allow it to expand to its full capacity.
If you are in the market for matching pillows, Simba’s Hybrid pillows are another firm must have (get it?). Alternatively, if you are looking for a mattress that is simpler in design to ease your way into Simba’s Hybrid range, check out the Hybrid Essential. Alternatively, blow the budget on your dream sleep set-up with the Ultra Hybrid Mattress that boasts 11 layers, offers a medium to firm comfort, and features Fusion Cool Freshness for extra breathability.
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Wuka has launched its new Perform Period Shorts just in time for the London Marathon
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The 2025 London Marathon is getting closer and closer (it falls on April 27 this year), and many have been training for the big run months in advance.
While many have prepared for the marathon, we can’t always plan for our periods, but WUKA aims to change that to ensure women aren’t caught out this weekend – or at any point during their cycle for that matter – with the launch of its new Perform Period Shorts.
These innovative cycling shorts have been specifically designed to empower women to run with confidence, regardless of where they are in their menstrual cycle, and to combat any leakages during the 26.2 mile run.
Perform Period Shorts
These cycling shorts are not just any cycling shorts, they double as period underwear too. This hybrid design has been crafted from recycled nylon, and is chafe-free for an ultra comfortable fit. The crucial part of the design is these shorts offer medium absorbency; it can hold up to 15ml of fluid, which is the equivalent of two to three tampons or four sanitary towels.The leak proof gusset ensures no leakages are visible for your protection and comfort. The smooth shorts also offer no VPL, which provides extra comfort and are great for layering underneath other layers too. Available in extra small to 2XL.
With over 50,000 runners expected to flood the streets of London, WUKA is addressing a barrier many female athletes battle in silence: menstrual disruption.
WUKA has shared some studies with us that show 78% of girls avoid sports while on their period, while 69% of women modify their workouts due to symptoms, and a staggering 88% feel their performance suffers at different stages of their cycle. WUKA’s new launch aims to provide both performance and protection for women facing the all-too-common challenge of managing their period during athletic events, which we think is simply genius (and long overdue).
Speaking about the new launch, Ruby Raut, WUKA’s Founder and CEO, said: ‘We designed the Perform Period Shorts to help women feel confident, protected, and unstoppable, whether you’re training for race day or crushing 26.2 miles through London. Running a marathon is about pushing limits. Your period shouldn’t be one of them.’
The Perform Period Shorts offer medium absorbency, as it can hold up to 15ml of fluid, which is roughly the equivalent of two to three tampons or four sanitary towels. The design includes a mid-thigh cut with seamless edges to prevent any chafing on an already sensitive body, and a leak-proof gusset. The Invisi-Fit finish provides a smooth, discreet silhouette under running gear, while two discreet side pockets are ideal for athletes to carry any essentials, such as water, electrolytes, a phone, or headphones. These shorts are also made with sustainability in mind, as the Perform Period Shorts have been crafted from recycled nylon that replaces up to 200 disposable period products.
We have tried WUKA’s period underwear and can attest to its reliability, so we are impressed to see the new iteration hit the virtual shelves in time for marathon day.
Whether you’re racing in the marathon, or have been inspired to pound the pavements and tackle your first 5K, WUKA’s Perform Period Shorts have you covered – in more ways than one.
Available online for £48.99, which we think is a reasonable sum for the protection these shorts will offer, and support throughout your cycle, month after month.
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Calling all matcha lovers! Perfect Ted launch UK’s first flavoured ready-to-drink lattes that are ‘absolutely banging’
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Calling all Matcha fans as we’ve got some news that you’re about to become obsessed with.
Europe’s top matcha brand and the UK’s fastest-growing energy drink company, Perfect Ted, has just launched the nation’s first flavoured ready-to-drink matcha lattes.
Made with all-natural ingredients, the blend of ceremonial-grade matcha from Uji, Japan, is mixed alongside gluten-free oat milk and natural flavours.
The result? A smooth, jitter-free energy boost that will power you through whatever you need – from work to your next work out.
Available in two delicious flavours – Strawberry Matcha Latte and Vanilla Matcha Latte – each can provides 60mg of slow-release caffeine (similar to an espresso shot) and the pre-mixed beverages are also naturally sweetened with agave.
Best of all? There’s no refined sugar, artificial sweeteners, or synthetic caffeine at all. How good is that?
Vanilla Oat Matcha Latte
Enjoy a chilled vanilla matcha latte with premium Japanese matcha and creamy oat milk. This smooth, natural energy boost has 60mg of caffeine and is sweetened with agave, free from refined sugar and artificial additives.
Speaking with co-founder Marisa Poster, she said: ‘Our mission is to make matcha as accessible as possible. People love the benefits, but not everyone has time to prepare it. Our canned lattes make enjoying high-quality matcha easy—anytime, anywhere.’
Stephen, who’s managed to get his hands on a can (or two) has rated the ready-made Matcha Latte from Perfect Ted the full five stars. He went as far as calling them ‘top notch’ in fact. ‘These are absolutely banging! They’ve got the level of sweetness just right to be able to have one first thing in the morning. My wife’s ended up stealing half my first box.’
Another five-star reviewer called David followed suit, and added: ‘Really great flavour, smooth to drink, and has that hint of matcha I love.’ He also called them ‘smoooth’, to which we would have to agree.
No idea what matcha is, or ever tried it before? Perhaps you’ve been looking for an alternative to your morning coffee – and fancy switching it up? Well here at Metro HQ, we’ve got you.
Matcha is a powdered green tea superfood, and celebrated for its ability to deliver long-lasting, focused energy.
Unlike coffee or synthetic energy drinks, matcha’s caffeine provides a steady boost for 4–6 hours with thanks to its unique blend of caffeine and L-theanine, ensuring a calm, sustained lift without jitters or crashes.
Additionally, matcha helps promote the production of serotonin, dopamine, and alpha brain waves, enhancing relaxation and focus. Pretty cool, right?
Rich in antioxidants (we’re talking 50 times more than spinach!), matcha is scientifically proven to improve mental clarity and alertness.
So what are you waiting for? Add a pack into your online cart before it’s too late.
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