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Around seven or eight years ago, I stopped drinking caffeine because it made me feel incredibly anxious – not to mention heart palpitations, jitters, shaky hands and the rest.

After being served a few Instagram ads, I came across Rainbow Dust from Spacegoods, and I’m incredibly thankful. Even more so that I’ve managed to get a 20% off discount code with METRO20 so you can give it a whirl too.

Ever since I started drinking it back in 2023, I can honestly say I’ve never felt better – and that’s probably thanks to the use of mushrooms and adaptogenic ingredients instead.

Thanks to TikTok, I realised during lockdown that I might have some ADHD tendencies. If you’ve spent a lot of time around me, you might have noticed this too.

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While I’m no doctor or scientist, I’ve found that drinking my morning cup of Rainbow Dust, which is designed to ‘unlock your very best self,’ has made a noticeable difference. I’m more focused, my energy levels stay consistent, and I never feel jittery. In fact, I get more done and am less distracted by everything around me.

There have been times when I look at the clock and realise no time has passed, but since I started drinking Rainbow Dust, I sometimes miss my usual lunch spot because I’m so engrossed in what I’m doing – which is a massive improvement for me when I have strict guidelines to meet.

Made with all-natural ingredients, the Rainbow Dust is a delicious powder concoction that’s perfect for your everyday routine. It’s vegan and cruelty-free, so you can scoop, mix, drink, and create to your heart’s content.

The great thing about Spacegoods’ Rainbow Dust is that it helps support your mental performance and energy throughout the day. Personally, I love a mug of the vanilla and chocolate in the afternoon when the cravings for a sweet treat hit.

Better still? Rainbow Dust has been designed for ultimate convenience, allowing you to mix it with virtually anything you enjoy! As for the best part? Six out of its nine active ingredients are powerful adaptogens.

Key ingredients include Lion’s Mane mushroom (known as the ‘brain’ mushroom), Cordyceps mushroom (the ‘energy’ booster), and Chaga mushroom (the ‘immunity’ enhancer). Additionally, it features Rhodiola Rosea, Maca Root, and Ashwagandha, which are all linked to supporting memory and cognitive function.

So, if you’re looking for an alternative to your morning cup of poorly made coffee, why not give Spacegoods a go – and make the most of that limited time offer of 20% off with METRO20 too.

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Whether you’re still on the hunt for a Mother’s Day gift or just want a treat for yourself, this week’s Trend Trove is truly chocka with things you’re going to want to shop pronto.

And I would know because everything in this list has me in a chokehold.

From fashion perfectly suited to the incoming warmer days and fragrances that smell like a warm hug from someone you love, to homeware fit for spring and truly the most comfortable bra you’ll ever wear, this is my curated selection of must-haves to inform your impulse buying.

I’ve been sleeping very well lately all thanks to my Drowsy Eyelash Protecting Sleep Mask, which blocks out every bit of light while keeping that claustrophobic, eyelash squishing feeling at bay. True game-changer.

Evelyn & Bobbie, an amazing female-owned underwear brand, has just dropped in John Lewis and I need every single piece of their smoothing, seamless and oh-so comfortable designs – but the Wire-Free Push-Up Bra is at the top of my ‘must-have’ list.

Damson Madder has also just dropped their new Spring Collection and it’s absolutely stunning – full of florals, unique designs and adorable graphics. The Becca Mini Dress, however, has my heart.

And in my bid to not always wear dirty white Salomons out the house, my eye was instantly drawn to the Salomon ASC + trainers in Vanilla Ice / Castlerock / Neon Flame – a sleeker but just as comfy and reliable pair as my older ones.

Designed to take you from A-to-B stylishly but, most importantly, comfortably, they’re a total must for me.

Ready to explore this week’s top picks and treat yourself while you’re at it? Get stuck into the Trend Trove below.

Evelyn & Bobbie – Evelyn Wire-Free Push-Up Bra

Now available in John Lewis, the Evelyn & Bobbie Wire-Free Push-Up Bra is a totally elevated piece designed to give you push-up lift, a smooth and seamless silhouette and oh-so comfortable, adaptive fit. Wireless, smoothing and ergonomic, this game-changing bra will instantly become your everyday lingerie favourite. Trust me, this bra looks and feels absolutely amazing.

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Damson Madder Becca Bubble Mini Dress – Blue Margot Gingham

We're utterly obsessed with this Becca Bubble Mini Dress – over everything from the patterned fabric to the multi-way design. Made from 100% organic cotton, this dress features removable puff sleeves and a fully smocked bodice.

shop £100

The Fine Bedding Co Boutique Silk Pillow

Designed to turn your bedroom into a boutique hotel without the early checkout, this medium/firm, beautifully rich silk blend pillow is packed full of advanced Smartfil fibres blended with the finest silk, giving you a taste of ultimate natural indulgence from home.

shop £38

Malin + Goetz Tomato Room Spray 147ml

Honestly, when I first smelled this scent I was instantly transported to my old family greenhouse. Fresh, odour-neutralising and aromatic, this room spray is the ideal choice for refreshing your indoor spaces and bringing a spring-like feeling home.

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Neom Real Luxury Hand Wash 300ml

We all know I love a bit of luxe when it comes to my hand wash, and this refillable Neom Real Luxury Hand Wash is just as its namesake suggests. Featuring 100% natural fragrances from 24 essential oils and presented in a recyclable bottle designed to be refilled and reused, this luxurious formula cleanses, softens, and replenishes the hands for that perfect moment of sink-side self-care.

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PHLUR Vanilla Skin Eau De Parfum 50ml

Leaning into the second skin perfume trend that oozes understated, comforting warm skin-like notes, Vanilla Skin, unlike other vanilla perfumes, evokes an iconic creaminess wrapped in a kaleidoscope of spice and intrigue that keeps you coming back for more. My new absolute favourite.

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Anthropologie Harlie Brown Studio Belle Journée Tea Towel

What's not to love about this adorable Croissant tea towel from Anthropologie? Crafted from 100% cotton with embroidered writing, French-inspired stripes and a gorgeous croissant graphic from Harlie Brown Studio's ever-so-beloved French plate line, it's almost to good to dry the dishes with.

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Salomon ACS + SEASONAL in Vanilla Ice / Castlerock / Neon Flame

As a self-proclaimed Salomon girlie, I can confidently say that the ACS + are the most comfortable trainers I own. I already have the all-white pair and wear them every single day, but this pair recently caught my eye. Robust, comfy and boasting the handiest toggle closure you'll wonder how you lived without, this pair is right at the top of my wish list.

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Drowsy Damask Rose Eyelash Protecting Sleep Mask

When I say this sleek mask transformed my sleep, I really mean it. Created with high-quality, 22 momme pure mulberry silk, this luxe eye mask features fully contoured eyecups that block off light while keeping your eye area protected, ideal if you hate sleep masks pressing on your lashes.

shop £79

Jimmy Fairly The Coeur Sunglasses

Utterly chic, these gorgeous Jimmy Fairly sunglasses are my new absolute favourites for summer. Boasting the most adorable tortoiseshell, heart-shaped frames with hard-working category 3 lenses, they don't just look and feel the part, but really work in protecting your eyes, too.

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Kipling Art M Ocean Blue weekend bag

I'm always on the hunt for a really good, roomy and comfortable weekend bag – and this Kipling one caught my eye instantly. This medium tote is the ideal size for weekends, boasting a sizeable main compartment, inner zip pocket and handy trolley sleeve for popping on your suitcase. It's also water repellent – ideal for our British weather.

shop £107

Juliette has a Gun Not a Perfume Eau de Parfum, 50ml

This unique perfume is truly like nothing I've ever smelled before. Self-proclaimed 'not' a perfume, it's made out of a single element called Cetalox which blends with your own scent and produces a different effect on everyone. How will it work on you? The only way to find out is to try it…

shop £100

Sorry bank account (again).

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Walking through the hospital car park, Mum and I processed the news.

I had just been told I had a severe wheat allergy, and on top of that, I also had coeliac disease.

We’d been waiting a long time to find out what was wrong with me, and after years of going back and forth to the children’s hospital, a diagnosis felt like we’d closed a chapter, but it was also the start of a whole new one – and this time it was lifelong.

I was only 11 at the time and didn’t have any grasp of what it meant to have allergies. Now, of course, I know better. But I still think society has a way to go in taking allergies and conditions like mine seriously.

I always remember being quite an ill child. Throughout primary school I’d come out in rashes, hives, and I had to have time off school so we could attend hospital appointments.  

I wish I could pinpoint all the foods or the moments these things happened, but to me it was just part and parcel of my life. I didn’t always think anything of it.

However, I do remember that, when I was around 10 years old, I had two particularly bad flare ups. The first came as part of a long car journey.

At home, Mum always cooked our food from scratch. I was generally eating healthy, balanced meals.

When we went on holiday though, I’d indulge in a sweet treat. My choice was always a cake from the bakery.

On this occasion though it caused a really scary episode: Hives covered my body, my lip swelled and I began projectile vomiting from the back seat.

At that moment, Mum – who was already concerned – became even more worried about what was going on with me.

For weeks and months after we went back and forth to the doctor who ran all kinds of tests. Yet they never seemed able to put their finger on what was going on.

That same year we went on holiday to America and I couldn’t wait to get stuck into a portion of mac ‘n cheese. Only, the same symptoms flared up again: my legs were covered in welts and once again I was seriously unwell.

Luckily the symptoms subsided on both occasions but it was enough to make Mum push doctors for an answer.

It’s important to note that, when it comes to testing for an allergy, the process is different for everyone. In my case it started with doctors asking me to keep food diaries and write down when I was having reactions. 

A pattern soon emerged and it became clear that I had a severe wheat allergy.

And just like that, at the age of 11, my life changed.

I couldn’t just go to a friend’s house for dinner after school anymore. If I did, it all had to be planned out. I’d have to find out exactly what their mum was cooking and check with my mum. 

Then, in high school, when every one of my mates was getting their tray and buying lunch in the canteen, I was confined to the contents of my lunch box. It doesn’t sound earth shattering as an adult, but as a young teen it made me the odd one out and I hated it.

I used to envy my friends eating their pizza slices or paninis without a care while I had nothing but a chicken salad to enjoy. Because let’s not forget, the ‘free from’ aisle we’re used to seeing in supermarkets now simply didn’t exist back then. 

There wasn’t gluten free bread readily available on the shelf, and even if there was it tasted vile or would be rock solid by lunchtime.

Sometimes, I’d eat my lunch in the hallway, so I didn’t draw attention to myself as being ‘different’.

That desperation to fit in, to feel ‘normal’ was so all consuming at that age that, to my mum’s dismay, there were times when I would knowingly buy and eat something with wheat in it without any thought for the consequences.

‘What are you doing?’ She’d cry upon seeing the hives up my back or welts down my legs. ‘You can’t do this.’

Even then I still didn’t really grasp the seriousness of what I was living with. I was young and thought I was invincible. 

While I can’t pinpoint the exact moment everything clicked for me, suddenly when I was in my early twenties, I realised that this was not something that was ever going to change so I had to find a way to manage it better.

After I moved out, I was forced to learn to cook for myself and to my surprise I fell in love with cooking. I realised I didn’t have to miss out on things I enjoyed like burgers, pasta and garlic bread or roast dinners, I just had to adapt them for me.

That’s partly been made easier thanks to supermarket free-from sections getting bigger and restaurants asking about allergens as they seat you, or having the symbols on the menu, but I still have to be aware.

Just because something says it’s gluten or wheat free, doesn’t always mean it is. I still have to advocate for myself because my wheat allergy is not something to be taken lightly.

More than that though, when I started posting about my recipes and the fact I have coeliac disease and an allergy online, I quickly realised I was not alone. 

Allergies affect the lives of up to approximately 21 million people in the UK, and 1 in 100 people have coeliac disease, but it’s important to note that these two things are not the same.

An allergy is where your body reacts to something and presents as symptoms which range from mild (like a runny nose) to severe (such as anaphylaxis where there is trouble breathing).

Coeliac disease, however, can cause damage to your gut (small intestine) stopping your body from properly taking in nutrients, and can cause serious damage later in life if you don’t follow a strict gluten free diet.

According to medical studies, cancers associated with coeliac disease include small bowel cancer, small bowel lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma.

I’m so proud to have a platform where people can come to get dinner inspiration and just feel seen. I wish there had been more people talking about allergies when I was younger.

It’s why I also became an ambassador for The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, because I want to use my following on social media and being in the public eye to raise awareness of allergies and conditions like mine.

Allergies need to be treated seriously; people are being put at risk, because mistakes are being made.

Eating out shouldn’t be at the expense of life; food shouldn’t be something that has to be feared, and having an allergy should not make anybody feel like a burden.

Now that I’m a mum, I want Landon to grow up in a world that is not only aware that allergies and coeliac disease exists, but is informed about how to help navigate and incorporate them into daily life.

For that to happen, we must start teaching ourselves (both adults and children alike) about them. We should know what the dangers are; we should know the signs if someone is having an allergic reaction or flare up and what to do about it. The responsibility is on all of us.

My son is too young right now to take any of this in, but I’m very conscious about setting an example for him as he gets older.

And yes, I am gradually introducing potential allergens to his diet on the doctor’s advice so as to prevent him developing one, but should he still get an allergy I’ll be ready to help him navigate that.

Because life doesn’t have to be different if you have an allergy, intolerance or coeliac disease. Of course you have to be careful and other steps must be taken, but you can have a normal, fulfilling life – and it can taste good too.

Do you have a story you’d like to share? Get in touch by emailing jess.austin@metro.co.uk. 

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