Indholdsfortegnelse for February 2019 i Good Housekeeping

For Dina Manganaris of New York City, being a chef is all about finding balance—whether it’s achieved in the ingredients and flavors of her native Balkan cuisine or in stolen moments of peace amid the chaos of work. Here, she shares how a great cup of coffee, made to perfection in the Krups ThermoBrew Coffee Maker, keeps her delighting in the details from bold start to smooth finish. GROUNDING RITUAL Dina begins each day simply and early, enjoying 10 minutes of meditation over a delicious cup of coffee. With features like an oversized showerhead to sprinkle water over the grounds and a flavor mix tube that swirls the coffee into the pot, the Krups ThermoBrew delivers a more balanced, even, aromatic brew just how Dina likes it, every time. MOMENTS…

15% TO 20% OF THE FEE Dining & Beauty Restaurant servers, bartenders and anyone who helps you practice self-care, including manicurists, hairstylists, aestheticians, massage therapists and, yes, even dog groomers! $2 TO $5 Services that take 3 minutes or less If the task is done quickly, then a few bucks is OK. This includes bellmen (tip per bag), valets and airport curbside check-in. NO TIP NEEDED Write a compliment instead! A glowing online review or letter to the company could bring in more $$$ than one tip. Do this for flight attendants, instructors, craftsmen (like plumbers or electricians) and small business owners, like B&B hosts.…

ADD A TOUCH OF VELVET This posh textile is suddenly everywhere. In rich jewel tones like emerald and sapphire, it makes your home (or outfit) look luxe. The best part? Velvet only seems expensive. Hello, everyday luxury!…

LIPSTICK TO LOVE We heart everything about this wearable red, from its sheer finish and soft-as-a-balm feel to its cheery limited-edition case. YSL Rouge Volupté Shine Heart & Arrow Collector’s Edition Lipstick in 45, $38, yslbeauty.com SWEET CHEEKS A foolproof trio of complementary silky bronzer, highlighter and blush powders to customize your glow. CoverGirl Full Spectrum Sculpt Expert Multi-Use Cheek Palette in Rose Rush, $10, drugstores ROSY MANI This iridescent, shade-shifting dusty rose–lavender lacquer is like a skin-flattering blush for nails. Essie Polish in Wire-Less Is More, $9, drugstores…

100 CALORIE SWAP Skip the cheese on your next burger. BANH MI–STYLE STEAK SANDWICH: Grill steak and brush with some Miso Nut Sauce (below). Slice and form sandwiches with steak, cucumber, carrots, mint, cilantro and more sauce. MISO SESAME NOODLES: Toss ¾ cup Miso Nut Sauce (below) with 8 oz ramen or lo mein noodles (cooked per pkg. directions, 4 cups cooked noodles); fold in sliced scallions and sprinkle with sesame seeds. MISO NUT SAUCE Active 5 min. | Total 5 min. In bowl, whisk together ¼ cup nut butter, 2 Tbsp rice vinegar and 1 Tbsp each white miso, soy sauce and sriracha. Whisk in 1 to 3 Tbsp water until desired consistency. Makes scant ¾ cup. TESTED FOR YOU Best Nut Butters The GH Test Kitchen dug into…

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SPECIAL Flip Over! for STYLE + HOME + FOOD Set your alarm a little earlier than usual so you can enjoy five to 15 minutes that are all for you. Focus on taking deep breaths to center yourself. “If you don’t find stillness in the morning, you could go through the day feeling as if it’s impossible to get your head above water,” explains Pedram Shojai, founder of Urban Monk Nutrition and New York Times best-selling author. Turn to page 15 for 30 days of self-care tips and tricks to revamp your life!…

100 CALORIE SWAP Sip seltzer instead of a sports drink GH BEAUTY LAB DIY TUB TEA 4 chamomile tea bags1 cup warm water Steep tea bags in a container filled with water for five minutes, then use a spoon to push the bags against the side to extract more chamomile, Trattner says. Pour the tea into a bathtub filled with warm water and mix before entering. Calming Bath for body One of the best ways to reduce stress is to surround yourself with a relaxing physical environment, like a warm bath, says George Slavich, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and director of the Laboratory for Stress Assessment and Research at UCLA. For maximum benefits, add a skin-soothing ingredient such as chamomile or oatmeal to the water before soaking, suggests Elizabeth Trattner,…

ALDI NEVER ANY FRESH WHOLE CHICKEN, $1.49 PER LB WHY IT EARNED THE GH SEAL Produced with only the most responsible poultry-raising practices, Aldi’s Never Any whole chicken met our Nutrition Lab’s rigorous evaluation standards. 1 ANTIBIOTIC-AND HORMONE-FREE Federal law bans hormone use in poultry. Never Any’s standards are stricter: Its chickens are also raised without antibiotics — one potentially helpful way to limit exposure to unneeded meds. 2 PROTEIN-RICH With at least 21 g of protein per 3-oz serving, it’s super-satisfying: Cook one at the beginning of the week so it’ll be ready to use in sandwiches, on top of salads and stir-fries or as a nutrient-packed snack. 3 HEART HEALTH The American Heart Association recommends poultry over red and processed meats, which are often higher in saturated fat…

If you get a piece of candy that says Hug Me this Valentine’s Day, you may want to take it seriously. “Hugging improves our mood, turns down our response to stress and can even boost our immune system,” says Michael Murphy, Ph.D., a postdoctoral research associate at Carnegie Mellon University and one of several researchers to study the benefits of hugging, a topic that’s gaining attention in the wellness world. Professional cuddlers now offer hugs in studios or their homes so clients can reap the benefits of human touch, and across the country lay huggers are organizing “cuddle parties,” in which guests snuggle with strangers to feel happier and more connected. Others, typically savvy social media users, film themselves offering hugs to strangers during times of conflict to spread positivity.…

THE BASICS If it seems as if there are more people with dementia than there used to be, it’s not your imagination. Right now 5.7 million Americans are living with it, and by 2050 that number is projected to be up to 14 million, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. A big reason? Our heart health. Here’s how it works: The brain requires fuel to function, and it gets its fill when the heart pumps lots of oxygen and glucose-containing blood upward, says Constantino Iadecola, M.D., director of the Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute at Weill Cornell Medicine. But the brain doesn’t have any reserves. Consider your heart and blood vessels as supply lines to a remote city with no grain silo, he suggests. “If the tracks don’t work,…

EAT LIKE THIS: People who follow the Mediterranean diet (or come close to it) have significantly less heart and Alzheimer's disease and fewer strokes. It may also help with diabetes. What to put on your plate: • Fruits and vegetables (especially green, leafy ones)• Whole grains and nuts• Legumes (chickpeas, beans, peas, lentils)• Salmon and other fish (especially those high in omega-3s) at least twice a week• Healthy fats, particularly olive oil• Wine in moderation• Minimal red meat, processed foods, sugary drinks and sodium MOVE LIKE THIS: We may call it "cardia," but heart-pumping exercise also keeps the brain fit. Numerous studies have shown that exercise makes arteries less stiff-untreated hardened arteries are a major contributor to heart- and brain-damaging high blood pressure. So aim for 150 minutes a week…

Accidentally peeing when you laugh, cough, sneeze or exercise is often considered an inevitable part of aging, but it doesn’t have to be. In a national poll of more than 1,000 women, nearly half reported urinary incontinence in the past year — but only one in three had spoken to her doctor about it. “Women tend to feel it’s something they just have to live with, but there are many ways to prevent and treat urinary incontinence,” says Carolyn Swenson, M.D., assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Michigan, who helped develop the poll. Although the muscles that hold in urine get weaker with age, other factors not related to age, like having gone through childbirth and being overweight, can play a role. Bladder leakage isn’t dangerous…

If you haven’t made room on the lazy Susan for sunflower or flaxseed oil, you’ll want to get on that: Seed oils were most effective at lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol in a recent analysis that looked at the effects of 13 oils and fats (including sunflower oil, flaxseed oil, palm oil, coconut oil, olive oil and butter) on cholesterol levels. That’s not to say you should cook only with seed oils, since other unsaturated fats have health benefits such as raising “good” HDL cholesterol. But to keep your cholesterol healthy and your heart happy, try to limit your intake of fats like butter, coconut oil and palm oil. “In general, if you want to lower your LDL cholesterol, you should replace saturated fat with unsaturated fat,” says study author Lukas…

100 CALORIE SWAP Spread mustard in place of mayo on a sandwich. → drink “Town Beer Co. is not your typical bar. You can pick from a wide variety of local brews and play Ping-Pong or watch a game on the projector screen. The vibe is mellow enough to actually get some work done too. I consider it a super-productive happy hour.” → eat “The French restaurant Orsay is a favorite of mine and bridges the gap between a casual bistro and fine dining. Eat dinner there, then head over to Mayday Ice Cream. They’ve got flavor combos that you wouldn’t think go together but are amazing, like Blackberry Earl Grey.” → explore “When it’s crisp outside, I love to sit, with a warm drink and surrounded by blooms, at…

100 CALORIE SWAP Whip up “zoodles” (veggie noodles) in place of spaghetti. GH HACK Chop off both ends, then cut the whole shallot in half lengthwise. The peel should come right off! WHEN TO SWAP Shallots have a more complex and delicate flavor than a standard yellow or red onion. They work especially well in pastas, thanks to their slight garlic note, and in dishes that call for raw onion, like vinaigrettes and salads. The general rule is for 1 small onion, use 3 shallots.…

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GH KITCHEN APPLIANCES LAB PREP TIP Keep knives sharp! Not only does this make slicing and dicing faster and easier, but with a dull knife, you need to apply extra pressure, and it can slip sideways and cut fingers. Our Lab loves sharpeners from EdgeCraft. CHRISSY’S FAVORITE COOKING SHORTCUTS With an infant and a toddler, Chrissy is all about time savers. Her speedy tips for major flavor: Buy peeled garlic. If there’s one thing we splurge on in the grocery store, it’s this. I’m not kidding when I say we use 60 to 80 garlic cloves a day. We would never have time to peel it. Use bouillon powder. My mom loves chicken bouillon in everything. Making ground pork or salad? She’ll add it. It’s a very Thai thing. (She…

GLUTEN-FREE Balsamic-Glazed Pork with Roasted Butternut Squash Prep 5 min. | Total 35 min. 1. Heat oven to 425°F. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss 1 red onion (thinly sliced) and 1 lb cubed butternut squash with 1 Tbsp olive oil and ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 18 to 20 min. 2. Meanwhile, pat four 6-oz portions pork tenderloin dry and season with ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Heat large skillet on medium-high. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and brown pork on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside. Let pan cool slightly, then add ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp honey and 4 sprigs thyme to skillet and simmer 1 min. Return pork to skillet and turn to coat in sauce. Transfer skillet…

100 CALORIE SWAP Make pasta sauce with lean ground turkey instead of beef. SET YOUR OWN PRICE When Barbara was ready to sell her real estate business, the first offer she got was for $22 million — and she turned it down: “I said, ‘Tell them I’ll take $66 million.’ The attorney asked me how I got to that figure, and I told him 66 has always been my lucky number. And what did I get? Sixty-six million. Nobody knows what things are worth. It’s a matter of what someone will buy it for.” TURN REJECTION INTO MOTIVATION Like everything good in Barbara’s life, her spot on Shark Tank did not come easily. Already a real estate success, she was asked to join the show — and then, at the…

BEDROOM SOOTHING LAVENDER Mist your pillow with a relaxing, sleep-promoting lavender aroma. Beauty Lab pick: Bath & Body Works Sleep Lavender & Vanilla Pillow Mist, $14, Bath & Body Works stores KITCHEN FRESH CITRUS Hand soap that smells of clean, refreshing citrus is invigorating. Beauty Lab pick: GH Seal star Simple Pleasures Lemon Citrus Hand Soap, $6, Kohl’s BATHROOM DETOXIFYING EUCALYPTUS Try a diffuser with mind-clearing, spa-like notes such as eucalyptus. Beauty Lab pick: Lafco Rosemary Eucalyptus Reed Diffuser, $115, lafco.com living ROOM COZY AMBER Light a candle that radiates a warm, comforting scent, like amber and woods. Beauty Lab pick: Diptyque Amber Candle, $65, Nordstrom…

1 EASY FURNITURE REPAIR KIT Camouflage scrapes and scratches in wood furniture and floors with Weiman’s all-in-one touch-up system. Simply dab the markers on any visible nicks and scratches—it’s as easy as coloring! To tackle deeper holes and gouges, use the wax sticks to fill them in, wipe off excess, then polish and buff to blend. LAB RESULTS Our experts were impressed by how well this simple kit performed in their evaluations. Scratches and dings on wood panels were virtually invisible after use of the markers and sticks. Pro tip: If you’re not sure which of the four shades will work best, start with the lightest one and go darker until you find the right match, or mix together two for a custom hue. WEIMAN REPAIR KIT FOR WOOD FURNITURE AND FLOORS,…

SPY SUSPENSE The Huntress by Kate Quinn After World War II, the search is on for a legendary Nazi dubbed the Huntress — an effort that encircles an American teen, an English journalist and a Russian aviatrix. Gripping historical fiction from the author of the megahit The Alice Network. KID POWER Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes by Eva Chen Little Juno travels through time, slipping into the shoes of she-roes through the ages. A sweet, inspiring bedtime read. GOOD GRIEF When You Read This by Mary Adkins Told through emails, blog posts and online therapy sessions, this quirky novel about the aftermath of a young woman’s death is funny, modern and memorable.…

When Ellen Begbie’s now-adopted daughter, Unity, came to her family as a toddler in foster care, all she had were the clothes on her back. Foster kids are typically removed from their initial homes with practically nothing, and foster parents rush to gather essentials while trying to help a child adjust. To make those first nights easier for all, Ellen and her husband, Christopher, started Children In Unity, in which volunteers assemble “Unity Bags” with pj’s, toiletries, a blanket, a small toy and a book or journal for each child to carry with them. Since 2013, Ellen, a teacher in New Jersey, has sent out 1,500 bags: “Our focus is on teaching adults and kids to give back,” she says. “People want to help; they just need to know how.”…

You may think of your heart and your brain as two separate systems, but when it comes to keeping your mind sharp over the long haul, your cardiovascular fitness may be the most important factor as you age. The evidence overwhelmingly supports that notion: One large Swedish study found that fit people in midlife cut their risk of developing dementia later by as much as 88%. In another study, older people who didn’t follow standard advice for cardiovascular health (things like exercising, eating right and not smoking—more on all that soon) were significantly more likely to wind up with dementia. But this is not an old-person issue: A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association on heart-healthy habits—this time in young adults—showed that those who practiced more of…

100 CALORIE SWAP Top pizza with half regular and half part-skim cheese. STROKE Like a heart attack, this has to do with your arteries: Healthy ones are elastic, letting blood flow freely. If they stiffen, the heart pushes harder to get blood through, adding pressure — that’s high blood pressure, a.k.a. hypertension. If a blood vessel supplying the brain gets completely clogged and the blood can’t pass through at all, a stroke can follow; then brain cells may starve. “It’s an immediate process,” Dr. Iadecola says. “The fuel the brain needs to get the neurons to fire and communicate isn’t there, and the first thing the neurons do is stop talking to each other and eventually die.” Depending on what part of the brain is deprived of nutrients, stroke victims…

HEART MONITORING APPLE WATCH SERIES 4, FROM $399, APPLE.COM “Tech brands are now developing more smart functions that can help keep you safe and healthy,” says Sarah Smith, director of the GH Wellness Lab. For instance, Apple’s new watch offers fall detection, which can send alerts after an accident, and an FDA-cleared ECG (electrocardiogram) app that captures heart rhythm in a moment when you experience symptoms like a rapid or skipped heartbeat. This info can be sent to your doc and help you make decisions about your health and well-being.…

100 CALORIE SWAP Use low-fat cottage cheese instead of ricotta in your lasagna. I was 4 when I had my first allergic reaction. My family was having dinner at my grandfather’s cousin’s house (I called her Cousin Mabel). I remember biting into a cookie and suddenly feeling weird — my mouth began to tingle, and a wave of nausea overtook me. It was a cold, snowy night, and Dad rushed me outside in the hope that the brisk air would snap me out of it. No such luck! We came back in and I immediately, um, tossed that cookie, which I now know was peanut butter. The crazy part is, at that time peanut allergies weren’t a thing. I recall my mom’s sister, who was a nurse, saying, “I’ve read…

Cozy up to new cleansers, scrubs and masks, like the one at left, that literally warm up on skin — and claim to soften pores for a deeper clean. LAB LOWDOWN “These usually contain a mineral, zeolite, that releases gentle heat on contact with water,” says GH Beauty Lab Director Birnur Aral, Ph.D. Beyond its spa-like feeling, “heat softens solid materials, like oil and grime in pores, helping to loosen and remove them,” explains Mona Gohara, M.D., dermatologist at Yale School of Medicine. “These products are best for oily or congested skin.”…

CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING HAM CUPS Q Active 10 min. | Total 40 min. 6 thin slices deli ham, patted dry3 large eggs¾ cup half-and-half2 Tbsp granulated sugar1½ tsp pure vanilla extractPinch kosher salt1 to 3 day-old croissants, torn into 2-in. pieces (you need 3 cups total)Demerara or turbinado sugar such as Sugar in the Raw), for sprinklingBerries, for serving 1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Coat 6 cups of nonstick muffin tin with cooking spray. 2. Tuck 1 slice of ham into each cup, trying to make as much of a cup shape as possible, with the edges sticking out the top. You’re going to feel ridiculous doing this. It’s OK. Life is ridiculous. 3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, granulated sugar, vanilla and salt. 4. Throw the…

In 1987, I had two young children (daughters Kate and Pippa) and was pregnant with my son, James. We had come back to the U.K. from living abroad, and I was a full-time mum. I wanted to be there for my children, so I considered starting my own business. Party Pieces was the result, and it sprang from my personal needs for my own children’s parties — you had to hunt high and low to find suitable supplies. I found suppliers and put up notices in my daughter’s playgroup that said “Planning a party?” and started getting orders. My memories of those early days are vivid. We worked out of a studio in the garden that was a glorified shed. My husband, Michael, put up a tabletop, which was like…

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