Innehållsförteckning för January 2019 från Good Housekeeping

We bet your dream book club includes good snacks, inspiring questions, maybe some wine. But what if the author showed up…with Oprah in tow?! Well, here they are: Michelle Obama with the inside scoop on her new memoir, Becoming — filled with humor, struggles, love and sheer humanity — in conversation with the queen of book clubs herself, Oprah Winfrey. Settle in… Oprah: Why Becoming? Michelle: We actually had a blooper list of titles that we won’t go into. But Becoming just summed it all up. A question that adults ask kids — I think it’s the worst question in the world — is “What do you want to be when you grow up?” As if growing is finite. As if you become something and that is all there is. Oprah: You…

FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY A beautiful screen for game day and movie night. Lab lowdown: Our tests found that the technology delivered phenomenal picture quality—four times the resolution of an HD set—in a standout showpiece design. SAMSUNG 2018 QLED TVS (FROM $1,900) FOR YOUR BFF A warming cup for those cold winter mornings. Lab lowdown: Sets of 80 tea bags made with top-quality ingredients and extras from around the world, wrapped in pretty and creative packaging. THOUGHTFULLY TEA STORY: A TEA LOVER’S GIFT SET (FROM $30)…

GOING “GREEN” Yes, you can have inviting, healthy-looking greenery all year—even if you don’t have proper sunlight or time to water. New, realistic takes—these are all fake!—on trendy plant species like fiddle-leaf fig trees and succulents give your space a welcome dose of “nature.” See page 93 for tips and tricks to make faux plants pass as the real thing.…

TRENDING → day-to-night puffer COZY UP IN → faux fur TRENDING → metallic pink GO LUXE WITH → plush velvet GH CLEANING LAB VELVET TIP Use steam to remove wrinkles without flattening fibers. Try a handheld garment steamer (allow steam to lightly touch fabric), or place fabric facedown on an ironing board and hover iron over it, allowing steam to penetrate. Lab Pick: Joy’s My Little Steamer Deluxe, $30, bedbathand beyond.com TRENDING → the new “stuffie” FALL IN LOVE WITH → winter pastels KRISTEN SALADINO EXECUTIVE FASHION DIRECTOR STYLE TIP “Get more mileage out of a warm-weather dress by layering a sweater over it,” says Kristen.…

TEN YEARS AGO, Jennifer Cole’s home was her car, her only company a staticky radio, and she felt close to hopeless. She had grown up in South Carolina in a Brady Bunch family that was full of love and support until her dad passed away when she was in her first semester at college. She was devastated and isolated in her grief. “Nobody talked about it,” she says. “I felt so empty. I had no drive, no dreams anymore.” After barely graduating, she began working a series of dead-end jobs, then met a guy and moved in with him to try to fill the emotional void. Over the next year and a half, she slowly lost herself. “I was like his rag doll,” she says, “becoming whatever he wanted.” When…

CARDIO HEALTH The Best Beats for Your Heart The right kind of music can help protect your ticker. When European researchers exposed 149 healthy people to Indian raga and slow yoga music (both of which can be meditative), pop tunes or silence, they found that the raga and yoga music increased heart rate variability, a measure of how well the heart adapts to changes in the body’s state (the higher it is, the better). Pop music, on the other hand, resulted in lower variability, generally associated with up to a 45% higher risk of a first cardiovascular event such as stroke or heart attack. (Silence had no effect.) Music is no substitute for your doc’s directives, of course, but searching your song subscription service for “yoga music” when you’re relaxing…

GH KITCHEN APPLIANCES LAB Resolution #1 Spend less on coffee. Dropping $3 a day at your local café adds up to over $1,000 a year. But you can get great results for a fraction of the cost! LAB TRICK Follow our Kitchen Appliances & Technology Lab’s guide to the perfect pour-over—and stash away those savings! 1 Buy fresh whole beans. Look for heat-sealed bags like those from Stumptown ($15), which lock in flavor, and always remember to check date stamps. In general, the darker the roast, the lower the caffeine level. 2 Grind on demand. Wait until it’s time to brew, then use a grinder (try Oxo’s Conical Burr, $99) with settings that match the method, like coarse for French press or fine for espresso. In a pinch, use your…

MEET THE INNOVATOR Leonard Guarente, Ph.D., is the director of MIT’s prestigious Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research. WHEN SCIENTIST LEONARD GUARENTE FIRST IDENTIFIED the gene that controls aging in yeast cells some 25 years ago, he realized something amazing: It could open the door to understanding, even influencing, how our own cells age. A cofounder and the chief scientist at Elysium Health, the prominent MIT biologist is leading the charge to change how we think about getting older. While some might think the holy grail is the ability to live forever, Guarente isn’t looking for the secret to immortality. “Of course we’re interested in extending life span, but no one really wants to extend life if it’s not at a high quality,” he explains. That’s why…

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ADD MOSS. Buy the decorative kind (Natural Moss by Neuhaus Decor, $8, amazon.com) and pad the top of the planter with it for added natural texture. FAUX WANDERING GYPSY HOUSEPLANT, $34.50, POTTERYBARN.COM BEND THE STEMS. Place individual blooms in a vase and bend and twist stems outward to mimic the movement of live flowers, which face the sun. FAUX ANEMONES, $6 EACH, WESTELM.COM CUT SINGLE BRANCHES. To make one artificial plant go further, snip off its leafy stems and scatter them in bud vases on small shelves and windowsills, as you would with real greenery. POTTED FERN, $49, WESTELM.COM KEEP THEM CLEAN. All leaves, real or not, attract dust. When you do your weekly cleaning, run a damp rag or microfiber cloth over the petals and leaves to wipe dust…

watch “I can’t talk about Pittsburgh without talking football! I try to go to a game at Heinz Field once a year. Fun fact: There are two giant ketchup bottles above the scoreboard, and if they were to fill both with ketchup, every spectator would get a 14-oz bottle!” eat “When I go home, I always get the Capicola & Cheese sandwich from the famous Primanti Bros. In addition to meat and cheese, the sandwich has coleslaw and french fries inside. Think of it as the easiest way to eat side dishes.” explore “My father, who loves modern art, introduced me to The Andy Warhol Museum. While I’m a fan of any piece with soup cans or Edie Sedgwick, I especially love the painting Flowers (above). The colors are so…

Are you a cat person or a dog person? They’re so different. Cats are independent and totally do their own thing, but then will come sleep on you like a warm blanket. Dogs always want to be with you, showing their affection and forcing their way into your heart When I was growing up, I always had both — and now I adore our rescue kitties, Choco and Nim. Our family dog passed away five years ago, and we hadn’t been sure we were ready to commit to a new one. But my son really moved the dial on the dog conversation when he said recently, “Mommy, the cats just can’t give me the love I need.” He was yearning for a boy’s best friend. I thought, Maybe he’s old…

MOVING MEMOIR The Unwinding of the Miracle By Julie Yip-Williams As a baby, Yip-Williams was sentenced to death by her Chinese grandmother due to her blindness. Saved by chance, she grew to be a Harvard-educated mother and lawyer, a happy ending—until she got terminal cancer. Her stirring memoir, conceived as a gift to her children, is one for readers as well. LOVE SMARTS Otherwise Engaged By Lindsey J. Palmer New Yorker Molly is thrilled when her boyfriend proposes and sells the novel he’s been writing forever. But when she peeks at those pages, Molly starts to question…well, everything. Her life instantly (and entertainingly) unravels—can she put it back together in time to walk down the aisle?…

I know lacing up and hitting the great outdoors when it’s chilly takes extra motivation, so here you go: Not only does the vitamin D from natural light and fresh air do us all good in the months when the days are shorter, but recent research from Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute found that exercising in the cold activates a peptide in muscles that helps cells burn more fat than glucose, adding up to more calories burned. MAKE LIKE A CAKE AND LAYER This traps air for insulation. Fleece is a good choice — it’s lightweight and dries quickly. For outerwear, look for brands with excellent insulation technology. I like the Columbia Women’s Snow Country Hooded Jacket (right), which has a chin guard and a drawcord hem. FIND YOUR…

GH TEXTILES LAB how we tested: We logged nearly 1,000 data points and brought in 31 real consumer testers to help rate 10 popular brands on: • Softness • Pilling resistance • Ease of washing • Appearance…

Q: What is a common misconception about helping people live better? A: Targeting just one age-related disorder (like Alzheimer’s disease or stroke) isn’t the solution. We need to go after the root cause: aging. Older people either are generally very healthy or have several age-related conditions, not just one. —Jim Kirkland, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic Q: What interested you about the field of aging? A: It was one of the first things I wondered about: Why did my grandfather look the way he looked? Why did my father look different? It’s been a lifelong thing. —Dr. Kirkland Q: Is it ever too late to start taking things like Basis? A: It’s still too early to say what might be…

top 10 Michelle Obama (2009–2017) Jacqueline Kennedy (1961–1963) Barbara Bush (1989–1993) Laura Bush (2001–2009) Eleanor Roosevelt (1933–1945) Melania Trump (since 2017) Nancy Reagan (1981–1989) Hillary Clinton (2001–2009) Betty Ford (1974–1977) Rosalynn Carter (1977–1981)…

LIME This is best squeezed over seared or broiled beef and chicken. PINK GRAPEFRUIT Sprinkle with sugar and broil until it caramelizes. Heat helps bring out the sweetness. RED GRAPEFRUIT It’s naturally sweeter than the pink variety and can be diced as a relish for fish or shrimp. BLOOD ORANGE Perfect paired with spinach salad or in fun cocktails like palomas, margaritas and winter spritzes. CLEMENTINE Dip pieces in chocolate and freeze for a chilly winter dessert. Last chance to visit our GH LAB store at Mall of America ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT!…

CHAMPAGNE FLUTE Holding it by the stem will preserve the drink’s temperature and prevent moist handshakes. Do the same with wineglasses. MARTINI GLASS To prevent spilling, use both hands: one at the stem and the other under the base to keep the glass steady. WATER GOBLET It may have a stem, but one that’s too short to let you get a decent grip. Grasping it at the bowl is perfectly acceptable.…

(See page 6 for our poll results.) You may or may not know that I also get to work with our sister publication Woman’s Day. When I found out that Laura Bush was going to headline WD’s upcoming Be Brain Powerful event, I was so excited! Not only is she incredibly warm, but I was moved to tears when she shared the impact her father’s dementia had on the women in her family. Laura is energizing the campaign, championing the importance of brain health. Both Woman’s Day and Good Housekeeping are getting behind her efforts and working to help spread the word. #braingoals I first met Michelle Obama in 2016, at the Partnership for a Healthier America Summit, while she was still in the White House. Her inspiring speech on…

ONE-STICK WONDER Perfect skin in a swipe: This silky tinted primer can double as base and cover-up. Maybelline New York FaceStudio Master Blur Tinted Primer Stick, $10, drugstores TIME TO SHINE Get a flattering rose gold glow—on the go!—with this pocket-size blush and shadow palette. BareMinerals Northern Lights Palette in Rose Golds, $12, bareminerals.com WHIPPED CREAM Showers turn spa-like thanks to this lush mousse body wash that smells of soothing lavender. Olay Foaming Whip Body Wash in Birch Water & Lavender, $5, drugstores…

TÖST Pour this festive fizz into a flute. Made with carbonated water, tea, cranberry concentrate and agave, it’s the bubbly you crave for only 45 calories a cup (the same amount of traditional Champagne has as many as 180). BAI Many mixed drinks contain simple syrup (sugar dissolved in water). Bai beverages contain erythritol, a sugar alcohol that’s lower in calories but packed with sweetness. The Bubbles Waikiki Coconut Lime flavor tastes like a mojito and has just 5 calories. BE MIXED Blend or stir these sugar-free, single-serve liquid mixers—you can choose ginger lime, cucumber mint or margarita flavor—with ice for a refreshing nonalcoholic drink that won’t give you a sugar crash.…

THIS YEAR, I’LL: SMILE MORE Research shows that the neurological feedback sent to the brain from uplifted facial muscles can ease anxiety—even if you have to fake the smile. This works better yet if you combine the smile with a positive, cheerful thought (Puppies! Babies! New shoes!). THIS YEAR, I’LL: BE PREPARED Fill an empty prescription bottle with a couple of bandages, an antiseptic wipe, travel-size tweezers and a packet of pain-relief pills. Pop it into your purse, and you’ll be ready to go for any little emergency that may arise. THIS YEAR, I’LL: DE-STRESS MY BODY After hunching over your computer, open up your chest: Stand with heels, tailbone, shoulders and head touching a wall. Reach arms out to the sides, then bend them at the elbows to make…

GH NUTRITION LAB IS CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST BETTER FOR YOU THAN REGULAR? A: It depends on which kind you choose. Some have just a teensy bit of cauliflower and are still high in refined carbohydrates. Green Giant Cauliflower Pizza Crust earned the GH Nutritionist Approved Emblem because cauliflower is first on its ingredient list, it’s 50% lower in calories than traditional flour crust and each serving provides fiber and protein. For a delicious and family-friendly meal, top your cauliflower crust with low-sodium marinara sauce, broccoli and red onion, and sprinkle extra-sharp Cheddar over the top (see previous page). NUTRITIONIST APPROVED HOW CAN I SNACK HEALTHIER AND ACTUALLY FEEL SATISFIED? A: Fresh produce is your BFF when it comes to bites that are full of filling fiber. GH Nutritionist Approved Pick…

1 CHECK THE LABEL. Opt for 100% pure cashmere: Blends cost less but are more prone to pilling. If the care label says Dry Clean Only, save money and hassle by choosing a lower-maintenance style. All our winners are hand- or machine-washable. 2 EXAMINE THE SURFACE. Does it look fuzzy or have any loose fibers? If so, chances are it’ll be more likely to pill down the line. A fabric with a tighter knit and a smooth feel will stand up better to wear and tear. 3 LOOK FOR SALES! Always sign up for retailers’ newsletters to get discounts and sale alerts. If you’re shopping online and unsure about an item, add it to your cart anyway. Sellers will often send special deals! What we’re testing next: Innovative new luggage…

COMFORT FOOD Quick Pork Ragu with Ravioli Prep 5 min. | Total 15 min. 1. Cook 1 lb cheese ravioli per pkg. directions, reserving ½ cup cooking liquid. Drain and transfer to plates. 2. Meanwhile heat 2 Tbsp olive oil and 1 large clove garlic (finely chopped) in large skillet on medium. Add 1 lb lean ground pork, season with ¼ tsp each salt and pepper and cook, breaking up with spoon, until beginning to brown, 5 to 6 min. 3. Add ⅓ cup tomato paste and cook, stirring, 2 min. Add ¾ cup dry white wine and simmer 1 min. Fold in ½ cup flat-leaf parsley (roughly chopped). Serve pork ragu over ravioli, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and serve with a salad if desired. SERVES 4 About 590 cal, 32…

WILD ’SHROOM RISOTTO Active 30 min. | Total 40 min. 4 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, pressed 2 cups Arborio rice 1 cup dry white wine 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water Kosher salt and pepper 1 cup finely grated Parmesan 1 lb mixed wild mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1 red chile, thinly sliced 2 sprigs thyme, broken into small pieces Fried eggs, for serving 1. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in large saucepan on medium. Add onion and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 min. Stir in half of garlic and cook 2 min. Add rice and wine and cook, stirring, until wine is absorbed, about 3 min. 2. Add broth (or water) and ¾ tsp each salt and pepper…

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how we tested: We logged over 1,500 data points and had 120 testers (kids ages 2 to 16 and their parents) help us rate the games on: • Overall fun • Engagement time • Interest in playing again and again 3+ GONE FISHING MEMORY BUILDER Choose a card, then hook the fish that best matches it—you won’t know what color a fish’s hidden tail is until you “catch” it. Reel in one that’s the wrong color, and you’ll have to send it back. Whoever gets the most wins! Lab Lowdown Younger kids had a blast catching fish but needed extra time to fully understand the matching rules. Ravensburger Five Little Fish, $20, two to five players 6+ SNEAKY TEAM TREASURE HUNT Work with a partner in a timed round to…

L’ORÉAL PARIS AGE PERFECT DAY CREAM SPF 15 FOR MATURE SKIN, $18, LOREAL.COM WHY IT EARNED THE GH SEAL L’Oréal Paris’s hardworking moisturizer wowed our chemists with its perfecting power plus the best anti-aging defense of all—SPF! 1 INNOVATIVE INGREDIENTS It’s formulated with potent acids and nourishing oils along with a Soy Seed Protein complex that helps firm skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. 2 LONG-LASTING HYDRATION Apply in the morning, and it’ll keep skin quenched for a full 24 hours. In a consumer study, 94% of women agreed that their faces instantly felt less dry. 3 ADDED SUN PROTECTION Packed with SPF 15 (just right for winter months), it’s lightweight, so you can wear it alone or under makeup every day to block harmful rays. 4 IMPRESSIVE RESULTS…