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Gordon Ramsay’s cheating scandal: I’m sorry I hurt my wife

Tana vows to stand by her man after the devastated celebrity chef apologises for the grief he’s caused her…

A remorseful Gordon Ramsay has reportedly apologised to his wife Tana, after admitting to her that he met his alleged mistress at least four times.

“I’m so sorry I’ve put Tana through this,” the celebrity chef told a friend, who was quoted in Britain’s Daily Mirror.

“I’ve apologised to her and feel absolutely dreadful. She really doesn’t deserve all this grief,” a contrite Gordon is reported to have said.

When allegations surfaced last week that the TV chef had been having an affair with professional mistress Sarah Symonds for the past seven years, Tana put on a brave face and even went shopping with her husband.

Struggling to keep up a normal life for their four children, Tana, 34, maintained her dignity, telling reporters gathered outside the couple’s lavish London home, “I’m good, thanks for asking”, before taking Megan, 10, twins Jack and Holly, 8, and Matilda, 6, to school in the morning.

For the full story, see this week’s Woman’s Day (on sale December 1).

Read more: Posh Spice consoles Tana Ramsay.

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Katie Holmes’s lonely hell

Tired and stressed out, Katie Holmes is buckling under the pressure of juggling family and career…

She still has weeks to go on her Broadway run, but Katie Holmes is struggling to cope with her workload and caring for her young daughter Suri alone in New York.

The stress of raising two-year-old Suri single-handedly, together with husband Tom Cruise’s requests that Katie make regular cross-country trips to his side in Hollywood, are taking a toll on the actress.

Usually exuberant, Katie appeared downcast and worn-out as she and Suri left New York’s Gerald Schofield Theater after an evening performance of her play All My Sons last week.

“The lifestyle is incredibly tough on her,” an insider told US magazine The National Enquirer. “All this racing around is killing her. She just can’t keep up this pace much longer. Something is going to have to give.”

The hectic lifestyle of Tom, 46, and Katie, 29, also appears to be playing havoc on Suri. Onlookers report that the normally bubbly toddler appeared tired and grumpy as her mother carried her to a waiting car.

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Tony Byrne’s 13-year battle: Finally justice for my daughter

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For 13 years, since Sydney model Caroline Byrne was found dead beneath the cliffs at The Gap, her family never doubted who killed her. Now Caroline’s father Tony tells of his unwavering conviction that her tragic death hid a darker secret…

Tony Byrne’s eyes glisten as he gazes out over wind-blown cliffs to a rolling sea.

“Justice is a beautiful feeling ? I don’t think words can describe this overwhelming feeling,” he says. “All I could do when I heard the guilty verdict was come outside, look to the sky and give thanks. The truth won out for Caroline.”

It’s taken an exhaustive 13 years for the truth to win out. At last, Gordon Wood, Caroline’s overzealous lover, and personal gofer to disgraced ex-stockbroker Rene Rivkin, is behind bars.

Wood is to be sentenced this week over the bizarre murder that saw him hurl Caroline from The Gap in the black of night on June 7, 1995.

The Gap, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, is a place where people go to jump ? a drop-off point for the depressed and down at heel. Wood hoped his girlfriend’s death would be seen as just another suicide, carried out by a hysterical girl prone to episodes of depression and dramatics.

Tony, 72, has always maintained that the death of Caroline, who at 24 was in the prime of her life, was not “just another suicide” ? despite Wood’s defence team claiming this was what had occurred.

To honour Caroline’s memory, Tony has established the Caroline Byrne Memorial Fund to benefit the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. Donations can be sent to The Child Protection Unit, Locked Bag 5, Randwick, NSW 2031.

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Susie Maroney: How I lost 30kg just 4 months after having my baby

By Jenny Brown

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Swimming champ Susie Maroney wins her Olympic-sized battle of the bulge…

Waves of joy wash over Susie Maroney’s face as she tickles her baby daughter Paris and gets a big, gummy giggle in response.

Susie, 34, feels wonderful and looks just as great, having shed 31kg since the birth of her tiny daughter on June 19. After years of heartache, the marathon swimming great has plunged into single motherhood with all the dedication she once devoted to her sport.

Getting fit and strong for Paris was her number one priority, and she did it in just four months.

“It took real willpower, but I had a goal,” smiles Susie, showing off her sleek 56kg shape. “Now I’ve got Paris, I had to get myself in a positive place to look after her properly. If you’re tired, overweight and eating bad food, it’s a lot harder to cope.”

Sunny, determined Susie has been faced with so many heartaches — the tragic death of her twin brother Sean in 2002, the loss of two unborn babies, and her split from banker husband Rob Daniels only weeks before Paris was born.

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Princess Mary: Pregnant again?

Royal watchers expect an announcement as Mary avoids alcohol and pulls on her old pregnancy clothes…

Danish royal observers believe that Princess Mary is set to announce she’s expecting her third child. Photos from her and Prince Frederik’s recent official visit to Thailand show Mary, 36, in a loose-fitting blouse, and onlookers say she kept a protective hand on her stomach as she and Fred, 40, celebrated 150 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

“Her body language gave the impression that she was pregnant,” one witness told Woman’s Day.

Royal watchers also noted her wardrobe included outfits she wore during the early stages of her pregnancy with Prince Christian, 3, and Princess Isabella, 17 months.

And it was reported Mary drank only water at a dinner for Denmark’s Olympic athletes earlier this month.

For the full story, see this week’s Woman’s Day (on sale December 1).

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Posh Spice consoles Tana Ramsay

The Ramsay and Beckham families have long been friends. Now, according to UK publication The People, Tana Ramsay has turned to Victoria Beckham during the trying times of her husband Gordon Ramsay‘s cheating scandal.

Tana and Gordon’s 12-year marriage has been rocked by accusations that the TV chef had a seven-year affair with Sarah Symonds — author of a self-help book for mistresses.

Posh has experienced similar woes in the past, with David Beckham having been accused of cheating with Rebecca Loos in 2004.

“Tana has always respected the way Victoria handled the Rebecca Loos scandal, holding her head up high and refusing to give up on her marriage,” the source says. “She just never expected to be in the same position.”

It’s said that Posh has offered Tana continuing support: “I’m here for you day or night, whenever you need to talk.”

It’s reported that Tana has taken Posh up on the offer, with lengthy phone conversations between the friends throughout 42-year-old Gordon’s scandal. Aside from being a close friend of Tana’s, says The People‘s source, “when it comes to handling the media storm Victoria is an expert.”

According to The People, Victoria, 34, advised Tana, 33, “to make sure she looks her best when she goes out, let the photographers get their pictures and not look as if she’s running away or trying to hide.”

It seems that the phone lines will be running hot between the friends for a while yet.

“Victoria also understands that no matter how strong and smiley you appear in public, behind closed doors it’s a different matter. You can’t handle humiliation like that without a lot of tears and anger and soul-searching.”

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Kangaroo: The weight-loss meat

**Dear Judy,

I have heard kangaroo is low in fat and good to eat when on a diet. However, I’m worried that if I give it to the family we could all end up with parasites! Is this true?

Thanks,

Erin**

It’s funny that this rumour has become so widespread. The answer is there is no risk to you or your family if you buy kangaroo meat from the butcher or supermarket — just don’t scrape it off the road!

Kangaroo is one of the healthiest and most hygienic meats you can eat. I should rephrase that by saying, like all other meat on sale for human consumption, kangaroo is extremely safe to eat. It is also one of the healthiest and most economical meats to include in your diet.

The reason I initially suggested that kangaroo was healthier than other meats is because there are such stringent health measures enforced by the industry before the meat is approved for resale. Approximately 0.7% of kangaroo is rejected for human consumption use, which is a third less than the amount rejected from domestic animal farming practice.

The other bonus is, kangaroo meat is free of chemicals. When a kangaroo gets sick in its natural environment, it dies. Domestic animals, on the other hand, are treated by the vet using antibiotics, hormones and other medications that can be transferred to our food.

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Good-for-you barbeques

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The weather is warming up, which means it’s time to fire up the barbie.

However, cooking meat — beef, pork, chicken or even fish — at too-high heats can trigger the formation of dangerous chemicals. The smoke created by fat falling onto coals can contain carcinogenic compounds called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) which settle back onto your food. Char-grilling meat can also create heterocyclic amines (HCAs), substances that are linked to cancer risk. Plus, the USA’s National Toxicology Program has recently added MelQ and MelQx — two other compounds made when meat is grilled at high temperatures – to its list of carcinogens. So, before you get grilling, follow these hot tips to reduce these risks and enjoy a safer barbeque.

  • Choose lean cuts and trim off fat or skin. Using smaller pieces of meat, such as kebabs, lessens cooking time and minimises smoke exposure.

  • Marinate your meat in vinegar- or lemon-based sauces before barbequing it. According to a study in Food Chemistry Toxicology, a marinade of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, lemon juice and salt cut the formation of HCAs by 90 per cent.

  • Position your meat at least 15 centimetres from the heat source and turn once a minute to prevent burning. To minimise PAH and HCA formation, place a pan under the grill rack to catch dripping fat.

  • PAHs and HCAs form on meat due to a reaction between the meat’s protein and creatine, an amino acid found in muscle tissue; so, vegetables and vegetable-derived foods like tofu or tempeh are safer fare.

  • When making patties or burgers for a barbeque, be lavish with minced garlic, oregano and rosemary. Apart from adding flavour, they are all rich in antioxidants which help counter carcinogen formation. Even better, use a 50:50 mixture of minced meat and textured vegetable protein (TVP). TVP’s texture is indistinguishable from meat, and it has been shown to slash HCA levels when used in this way.

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Get moving

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According to a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine (168:154-158), a sedentary lifestyle won’t just trigger weight gain and predispose you to diseases like type 2 diabetes — it can actually make you age faster.

The study, of over 2,000 twins, found that those who exercised for at least 199 minutes per week were biologically younger than their less active siblings.

Analysing DNA samples from the volunteers, researchers discovered that those who were physically active had telomeres (the DNA sequences that protect chromosomes from damage) that were about the same length as inactive people up to 10 years younger. The researchers concluded that sedentary people are more prone to oxidative stress and inflammation, which both accelerate the ageing process.

Your say: Are you physically active enough? Tell us below…

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