Innholdsfortegnelse for Jan/Feb 2020 i Good Housekeeping

EXECUTIVE EDITOR KEEP HOTEL CURTAINS SHUT Even when you close the drapes, there’s always somehow a sliver of light. Use a pants/skirt hanger to clip them all the way closed. DE-STINK CLOTHES Toss an unwrapped hotel bar soap into your dirty-laundry bag to tame bad odors until you get home. QUARANTINE YOUR SHOES Pack them in the freebie shower cap to keep icky soles from touching everything else in your suitcase. COVER YOUR SHAVER Use a binder clip to cover the blade of your razor before you stash it in your toiletry case. THROW A SINK PARTY No cooler? No problem! Hit the ice machine, then fill the hotel sink with drinks. PROTECT LUGGAGE Buy a pack of fragile stickers online and slap them onto your bag so the airline…

BEAUTY DIRECTOR APRIL SAYS: Yes, it can. Research shows that too much sugar in your diet can accelerate skin aging due to a process called glycation. “Glycation happens when excess sugar speeds up the breakdown of collagen and elastin, which keep skin firm,” explains Whitney Bowe, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City. “When these fibers in skin connect with sugars, they become weak and less supple, resulting in wrinkles, sagging and a loss of radiance.” The best way to mitigate the skin-aging effects of glycation is to limit your sugar intake, says Marnie Nussbaum, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City. Start by nixing sweet beverages like soda and juice (top sources of sugar in the U.S. diet), suggests GH’s Nutrition Lab, aiming for no more than 24 grams…

SCENT OF LOVE This bouquet of lush rose, iris and orange blossom balanced with warm amber, musk and vanilla conjures the sweet, timeless romance of a wedding celebration (or a Valentine’s date night!). ESTÉE LAUDER BEAUTIFUL BELLE LOVE EAU DE PARFUM, $75, ESTEELAUDER.COM PRETTY IN PINK Combining rosy blush and iridescent highlighter in one compact, this multitoned powder gives cheeks a glowy flush—and even illuminates eyelids. FLOWER BEAUTY PYRAMIDS CHEEK COLOR IN ROSE GLOW, $11, FLOWERBEAUTY.COM NEXT-GEN DEO A sophisticated upgrade to the standard powdery sweat stopper: this clear solid in moody floral packaging fragranced with spa-esque essential oils like lavender and eucalyptus. SECRET WITH ESSENTIAL OILS LAVENDER + EUCALYPTUS ANTIPERSPIRANT, $12, TARGET…

Decided on a new one? Here’s how to dispose of your old blowdryer. If a beauty appliance like a blowdryer you no longer use still works, first try donating it to a shelter, Goodwill, the Salvation Army or a similar organization, says GH Sustainability Director Birnur Aral. Not in working order? Hairdryers, flat irons and curling irons fall under electronics, so if your municipality doesn’t have clear recycling rules for them, call the manufacturer to see if it will take back your old or broken product or visit earth911.com to locate a facility or retailer that will accept it. It’s well worth the effort, considering that electronic waste is one of the most polluting types. #RaiseTheGreenBar…

STEP 1: PREP Remove fabric and lining from a pair of matching shades and attach wire frames bottom to bottom with electrical tape. Pick a tape color that will blend. STEP 2: LIGHT Thread a pendant light cord through the middle and screw in an LED bulb, which won’t get hot! STEP 3: COVER Hot-glue the end of a length of jute cord, twine or colored embroidery thread to top frame and wrap around until covered. Repeat with bottom half.…

STEP 1: PREP Any scrap metal works wonders for this project as long as you start with a clean surface. Wipe down with a multi-surface cleaner and lightly sand any chipped paint. STEP 2: PAINT Spray one or two coats of a gloss spray paint and let dry thoroughly. We like Rust-Oleum Gloss Protective Enamel Spray Paint. STEP 3: DECORATE Curate a meaningful collection of photos, images and found objects that inspire you in a complementary color palette, then secure with clothespins.…

Selfishness can be a good thing, Chrissy Metz has discovered lately. “I am always putting other people first, to my own detriment,” she says. With the mantra “What’s in it for Chrissy?” cemented in her mind, the 39-year-old is ready to channel her newfound confidence into producing her first movie and creating an upcoming album. “I don’t want to compromise a sound or a note or a word. I want it to be on my terms, which is new for me,” she says. Standing strong about the direction she wants to go is a “big, big goal” this year. She’ll be leaning on what she’s learned so far about how to prioritize yourself to make 2020 another breakthrough year. 1 DO-YOU INSIGHT YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE IN AN HOUR…

Solution: Eat a snack 45 minutes to an hour beforehand that combines some carbs for quick energy with a bit of healthy fat or protein to keep you satiated, says Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, R.D.N. Try an apple with nut butter or a wedge of cheese. Apples have a health bonus: They’re rich in fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants (eat the peel!). In fact, one study found that folks who ate at least one small apple per day required fewer doctor visits and Rx meds. Plus, an apple will survive in your gym bag! GH Nutritionist Approved Pick: Cosmic Crisp apples are firm, so they’ll support any protein pairing.…

Solution: Use this cheat sheet to avoid food waste. Unripe avocados, bananas, melons, peaches, pears and tomatoes should live on the counter. When they ripen, put all but bananas in the fridge. Cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage) go in the fridge. Put fruit in a separate drawer, because the ethylene gas some give off as they ripen can cause veggies to spoil. Leafy greens do best rinsed, wrapped in a towel and refrigerated in a bag. Potatoes and onions need to live separately in a cool, dry spot. Both release moisture, which causes them to spoil faster. Carrots and celery can be cut and stored in water in the fridge. Berries are highly perishable, so don’t let them linger. Store them in the fridge and rinse before eating.…

The Basics Though sneezing may seem like a fairly straightforward nose-only phenomenon, it’s actually a complex interaction between your nose, your brain and various muscles throughout your body. “The main cause of a sneeze is some kind of irritation in the nasal lining that triggers the body to expel this foreign substance,” says Satish Govindaraj, M.D., director of rhinology and vice chairman of clinical affairs at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. Sneezing is just one of the reflexes that protect the body from potential invaders. So while that loud “Achoo!” may be embarrassing, it’s actually a sign that your body is in healthy fighting mode. SHINE A LIGHT ON The 5 Stages of Sneezing 1 FIRST, SOMETHING GOES UP YOUR NOSE… Your nasal mucosa, the tissue…

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1 TOP-NOTCH TOWELS Reach for Bounty paper towels whenever you need to quickly clean up messes—no matter how big or small. The convenient Select-A-Size rolls break into half sheets, so you won’t end up using more than necessary for smaller spills. LAB LOWDOWN These are the paper towels GH Institute experts and editors use in their own homes! The strong sheets quickly absorbed liquid without breaking, crumbling or leaving lint behind in our fiber scientists’ tests. Textiles Lab pros also appreciated how soft and plush they felt. BOUNTY SELECT-A-SIZE PAPER TOWELS, $5.50, BOUNTYTOWELS.COM 2 IMPRESSIVE RANGE If you want a stove with looks as great as its performance, Miele’s supersleek option is it. Its front-control design, which creates a larger surface area, lets you cook more evenly and have an easier time…

ROSEMARY-SEARED NY STRIP Q G O Active 15 min. | Total 20 min. 1 1½-in. beef strip steak (about ¾ lb)Kosher salt and pepper2 tsp olive oil4 cloves garlic, not peeled1 sprig fresh rosemary 1. Heat oven to 425°F. Heat medium cast-iron skillet on medium-high. Season steak with ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Add oil to skillet, then add steak, garlic and rosemary and cook until steak is browned, about 3 min. per side. 2. Transfer skillet to oven and roast until steak is at desired doneness, 3 to 6 min. for medium. Transfer steak to cutting board and let rest at least 5 min. before slicing. SERVES 2 About 385 cal, 28 g fat (11 g sat), 31 g pro, 555 mg sodium, 0 g carb, 0 g fiber…

Expert Advice + Fun Projects for the Whole Crew RAISING KIDS Family Game Night Playing board games with your kids can help them build social and cognitive skills. Games “teach children to work as a team, negotiate, follow rules and use spatial reasoning and logic,” explains Ellie Dix, a former school behavior specialist and author of The Board Game Family: Reclaim Your Children From the Screen. They also improve kids’ response to delayed gratification. Many digital games provide a quick hit of the “happy chemicals” dopamine and oxytocin, which is why they’re so addictive, says Hanna Bogen Novak, M.S., a director at the Center for Connection family therapy practice. Board games are a slower burn, and regular play can retrain brains to get the same buzz from a delayed release…

Try them as a: TANGY COCKTAIL In a shaker, muddle 2 kumquats (halved and seeded) with 1 tsp maple syrup and ½ tsp grated ginger; add ice and 1½ oz bourbon and shake to chill. Serve over ice. SAVORY SAUCE Heat 2 tsp olive oil on medium-high. Brown ½ cup kumquats (thinly sliced) 2 min. Add 3 Tbsp white wine, 1 Tbsp water and 1 Tbsp rosemary (chopped); simmer 1 min. Off heat, swirl in 1½ Tbsp cold butter in chunks. Serve with chicken, lamb or pork. ICE CREAM TOPPER Combine ½ cup honey and ⅓ cup water; bring to a gentle boil. Add 1½ cups kumquats (sliced). Simmer 10 min; stir in 1 tsp vanilla. Cool. Serve over ice cream.…

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A few weeks ago, I drove from my home outside New York City to the outskirts of Washington, DC, all the while internally debating going away on a Saturday — one of the few days when I have uninterrupted family time and can get things done around the house. I was actually excited about this trip to catch up with a good friend. But my practical side questioned driving four whole hours for, essentially, a dinner party. Ultimately, when I arrived, it felt like a seasonal hug. My friend Julie’s home is always so warm and inviting, and I’m often pleasantly surprised to see her creative decor ideas and eats right from the pages of the most recent Good Housekeeping! The dinner was delicious — and the company was even…

MAP OUT YOUR SHAPE. To ID your brows’ ideal beginning, middle and end, line up a makeup pencil with the side of your nose, the center of your pupil and the outer corner of your eye, marking as you go. FILL IT IN. Sketch your brow color in the “mapped” area, working from the inner corners out. (A brow pencil works best for this because it’s more precise.) GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: L'ORÉAL PARIS BROW STYLIST SHAPE & FILL MECHANICAL PENCIL, $11, DRUGSTORES PLUCK SPARINGLY. Holding skin taut, tweeze any hairs outside filled-in brows, including between them and beneath arches, in the direction of growth. GH BEAUTY LAB TEST WINNER: TWEEZERMAN SLANT TWEEZER, $23, TWEEZERMAN.COM…

BLOWDRY ACCELERATOR Shave minutes off your styling routine by prepping hair with this innovative heat protectant spray from L’Oréal Paris, the best in the Beauty Lab’s test at speeding up drying time. LAB LOWDOWN The mist reduced blowdrying time by 15%, or 20 seconds per 1-inch-thick and 9-inch-long hair sample, Lab calculations found, and 71% of consumer testers reported that it sped up drying. L’ORÉAL PARIS ADVANCED HAIRSTYLE BLOW DRY IT QUICK DRY PRIMER SPRAY, $5, DRUGSTORES HAIR VOLUMIZER Get a full, voluminous blow-out that lasts with ColorProof’s lightweight, fast-acting mist, the top volumizing spray in the Lab’s test. LAB LOWDOWN 100% of testers agreed the spray didn’t weigh hair down or make it feel crunchy. “After applying and styling, my hair looks the best it’s ever been—fuller, and the…

• Each of the top-tested blowdryers has a cold-shot button, which helps set your hairstyle, and a nozzle attachment that can be used to concentrate airflow. • Almost every one of the hairdryers evaluated claimed emission of negative ions or far-infrared radiation for smoothing benefits through an ion generator or ceramic or ceramic-tourmaline materials. While there is general research on these technologies, little data is available on their benefits in the context of hairdryer design.…

STEP 1: CLEAN & SAND Dust and freshen up the wood with a multi-surface cleaner. We used a cotton swab to get into the crannies. Then prep the surfaces you aim to paint with a fine-grit sanding block. STEP 2: TAPE Map out your design with painter’s tape. Pro tip: Tap tape on your clothing first to pick up lint. It’ll make it less tacky, preserving your paint when it’s time to peel and reveal. STEP 3: PAINT Choose your color combo and paint on two coats. Optional: Seal the project with clear varnish.…

She and her character have a personal tie “Season 2 was the hardest for me, because of [Kate’s] miscarriage story line. But what was really amazing was, someone dear to me went through one, and while I wasn’t able to talk to her about it while we were doing it on the show…it was nice to understand, maybe in a different way, what she went through—obviously not completely, but to sort of have that conversation and ability to understand more.” You’re not the only one crying “Sometimes I just want to be alone, or I’ll cry on the way home because I didn’t quite get everything out [on set]. I’ll take a bath, I’ll listen to music, whatever is going to bring me joy and get me back to that…

Solution: Assuming your M.D. hasn’t told you to slash sodium, you can still enjoy salt. That’s because more than 70% of dietary sodium comes from processed and prepackaged foods and restaurant meals, not from salt we add to food. If you avoid the American Heart Association’s Salty Six, which include burritos, pizza and cold cuts, says Blatner, there’s nothing wrong with sprinkling some salt on popcorn or veggies. Half a cup of regular salted GH Nutritionist Approved Wonderful Pistachios has just 135 mg of sodium, and the version with shells on makes you go slowly for maximum savoring.…

AWARDS BEST INNOVATIONS OF 2020 GH INSTITUTE how we tested After narrowing the field, our GH Lab experts and editors assessed products on: • Originality• Performance• Functionality• Wow factor• Problem-solving• Industry-changing potential GH HOME CARE LAB MAILING Packaging 2.0 Think of Scotch’s new shipping solution as inflated cushioning, packing tape and a box all in one. It comes in a roll, so you simply cut as much material as you need, place the item you’re sending on the gray side, fold the wrap over and press. That’s it! The gray side sticks to itself (not your item) to form a secure seal—all you need to do is add a label. Plus, it’s recyclable. LAB RESULTS Our pros were amazed by how easy this was to use—you can even mold the…

Spend 20 minutes outside. Stress can impact all aspects of life, including cellular health. New research suggests that spending time in nature each day can lower stress hormones by over 20% per hour. Whether you stroll in the park or sit in your backyard, you’ll get the benefits of a daily “nature pill.” Turn down the temp at night. Over one-third of us aren’t getting enough shut-eye, and the effects go beyond feeling tired—a study found that just one night of sleep deprivation could negatively impact biological aging. Aim to snooze for seven to eight hours a night by keeping your bedroom in the mid- to high 60s. Cooler temps can help you doze off and sleep soundly. Pencil in a brisk walk. Moving for 30 minutes daily may help…

Game Day Grub Score big by giving your fans something else to cheer about. Dip, eat, repeat! LUNAR NEW YEAR Plan a Dumpling Party Celebrate the new year on January 25. Traditionally in China, dumplings are eaten during the Spring Festival because they symbolize wealth in the year ahead — so make a big batch! DELICIOUS DINNERS… DONE FAST! Anyone who’s used one knows that an air fryer offers an easy and healthy way to get a tasty dinner on the table. Try one of our tested-til-perfect recipes (like Speedy Eggplant Parm Ravioli, p. 111) tonight! GOOD HOUSEKEEPING AIR FRYER COOKBOOK MOCKTAIL OF THE MONTH GINGERY SHIRLEY TEMPLE The nonalcoholic fave gets a sophisticated boost from ginger and seltzer. P. 107 The O.G. Mocktail It was reportedly created for the…

KING CAKE M V Active 40 min. | Total 1 hr. 10 min. plus rising FOR DOUGH ¾ cup plus 1 Tbsp whole milk, divided1 ¼-oz pkg. active dry yeast¼ cup plus 1 tsp granulated sugar, divided3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp kosher salt3 large egg yolks plus 1 large egg, at room temp½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp1 tsp finely grated lemon zest1 tsp pure almond extract1 tsp pure vanilla extractOil, for greasing FOR FILLING 1 cup pecans, chopped⅓ cup light brown sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon4 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temp1 empty 28-oz can (label discarded), washed FOR FROSTING 1 8-oz pkg. cream cheese, at room temp4 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temp1½ cups confectioners’ sugar½ tsp pure vanilla…

how we tested: We logged hundreds of data points and had nearly 100 testers (kids ages 1 to 14 and their parents) help us rate dozens of games on: • Ease of use• Skill development• Kids’ interest in playing again and again 2+ (BELLY) BUTTON MATCHING GAME Practice colors, taking turns and more with this sneaky teaching game. Little ones will love showing off their own belly buttons as they try to match their button and teddy bear pieces with the ones on the board. Lab Results Parents said younger kids had so much fun (and stayed so engaged) that they asked to play over and over again. Peaceable Kingdom Button, Button, Belly Button, $16, two or more players 3+ SILLY-ANIMAL MEMORY CHALLENGE You want to find the head and…

I thought I knew all about Kleinfeld from years of watching TLC’s popular series Say Yes to the Dress. That is, until I got engaged and booked an appointment at the iconic bridal boutique, becoming one of the 19,000 brides a year who pass through its doors. Not only did I find the dress, but I also discovered so much about the magic happening behind the scenes. For instance, there’s a back room the cameras don’t capture where hundreds of gowns hang from a giant conveyor belt on the ceiling. One thing that didn’t surprise me: Randy Fenoli is as amazing as he appears on TV—and his advice is pure gold. To get more behind-the-scenes secrets from News & Entertainment Editor Kayla Keegan, go to goodhousekeeping.com/say-yes-to-the-dress.…

On the hunt for design inspiration? Check out the Jan/Feb issue of House Beautiful, which includes a story on the renovation of the Queen Anne–style house of our editor in chief, Jane Francisco. Find out how, over the course of two years, she and her husband restored a century-old home, retaining its historic details, and transformed it into an airy, family-friendly, modern space that’s relaxed enough for two cats and a dog. (Fun fact: Her home was built in 1885, the same year GH was launched!) Discover the secret to artfully combining old and new design elements, and learn where Jane snagged her cool one-of-a-kind finds and treasures. Plus, there are plenty of hacks and tips you can steal to use in your own home — no matter what your…

Tigers are said to rub their wounds in the Asian herb centella asiatica (a.k.a. “cica” or gotu kola) to help them heal—hence its nickname, tiger grass. Now skincare brands are using cica in products like moisturizers to restore skin compromised by sensitivity or redness. LAB LOWDOWN “Cica has been shown to fight free radicals, regulate collagen synthesis and prevent damage from environmental stressors, thanks to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties,” says Ava Shamban, M.D., a dermatologist in Los Angeles. “It’s well tolerated by even sensitive skin.” For best results, opt for a formula like a serum or moisturizer that’s left on skin (rather than rinsed off), advises GH Beauty Lab director Birnur Aral, Ph.D. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: NO7 LABORATORIES CICA-RESCUE SKIN PASTE, $23, WALGREENS…

ANTI-WRINKLE BALM In a Beauty Lab test, this treatment lip balm was the best at reducing testers’ lip lines in four weeks, thanks to line-filling hyaluronic acid and nourishing jojoba and grape-seed oils. FRESH SUGAR LIP TREATMENT ADVANCED THERAPY, $26, SEPHORA FULLNESS BOOSTER This peptide and antioxidant treatment is like an anti-aging cream for lips: In the Beauty Lab’s test, users reported noticeable lip plumping after four weeks of use. Worth the splurge! VENEFFECT ANTI-AGING LIP TREATMENT, $85, VENEFFECT.COM PLUMPING LIPCOLOR The balmy, hydrating texture and slight sheen of this lip crayon, made with plant butters, help soften the look of lip wrinkles. Use the tip to line lips first to fake fullness. GH SEAL STAR NEUTROGENA MOISTURESMOOTH COLOR STICK, $6, DRUGSTORES…

how we tested: GH Beauty Lab scientists evaluated new blowdryer models across price points in the Lab for: • Drying speed• Ease of use• Airflow force, weight, air and surface temperature, cord length• Noise emission FASTEST DRYING Built for speed, the BaBylissPro tool dried hair fastest of all those tested. Expert Note “It is elegant-looking, not too loud yet powerful, and it works wonderfully!” an evaluator marveled. Lab Lowdown In calculations of drying time of standardized prewashed hair samples, it earned a perfect score, outperforming every other hairdryer tested. It also got high marks for strong airflow and easy-to-use buttons and attachments. BABYLISSPRO NANO TITANIUM BLOW DRYER, $85, ULTA BEST FOR THICK HAIR Cricket’s model emitted the highest heat to quickly dry even dense or coarse hair. Expert Note “Cute…

Make a secretary desk truly noteworthy. Adding color to a formal piece creates a modern focal point. STEP 1: CLEAN & SAND Remove shelves, drawers, doors and any hardware, then dust and wipe with a multi-surface cleaner. Use a fine-grit sanding block to remove the previous finish. STEP 2: PRIME & PAINT Paint a layer of primer (we used Stix Waterborne Bonding Urethane Primer, $15) and let dry completely. Roll on a coat of your desired color (ideas below) and let dry. You will definitely need a second coat as well! STEP 3: WALLPAPER Cut sheets of peel-and-stick paper to fit with a craft knife. Remove backing and work from one corner, pressing out air bubbles. For more intricate shapes like the door, trace onto paper (leaving a 1" border),…

GH HOME CARE LAB DIRECTOR @fortecarolyn Q Can I wash my foam bed pillows? — MICHELLE M. A: Some are machine washable, but not all. Soft pillows filled with pieces of shredded foam can often be machine-washed and -dried: Select a delicate cycle and low heat, and add a second rinse. Dense pillows of solid foam, though, should be spot-cleaned with a damp cloth and mild soap, and air-dried. Every other month, machine-wash and -dry the removable cover and go over the foam with your vacuum’s upholstery tool to zap dust. To nix odors, work baking soda into the pillow and, after 15 minutes, vacuum; solid foam can tear and crumble when wet, so avoid immersing or scrubbing it. To help keep any pillow cleaner longer, place it into a…

“Be yourself and people will like you.”— Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney SHARING CATCHY PHRASES — spoken by everyone from Albert Einstein to This Is Us patriarch Jack Pearson—has become a go-to form of communication. There are over 5 billion Google search results for “quotes,” 87 million posts with the hashtag #Quotes on Instagram and dozens of groups dedicated to quotes on Facebook and Twitter. Our obsession with quotes may seem to be driven by the rise of social media—where being short and pithy makes it easier to grab attention and likes—but it’s almost as old as time, says Matthew McGlone, associate director of the Center for Health Communication at the University of Texas at Austin. “You hear people talk about proverbs being handed down from generation…

Throw open your shades! Better snoozing starts in the morning: A study in Sleep Health found that people exposed to a.m. light fall asleep faster at night. Let the sun in first thing, and leave your shades open at the office to keep your circadian rhythms in sync. Sleep doesn’t just curb grumpiness: Getting less than six hours a night can put you at risk for heart disease and stroke, especially if you have a risk factor like diabetes or high blood pressure. PLANT SOMETHING. One study found that adults who garden were more likely to eat vegetables than those who didn’t. On top of that, other research shows that people who get their hands in dirt are generally happier and healthier. Refill your water bottle hourly. This simple habit…

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I’ve heard that it’s not. A: Some people trash-talk soy because of its potential to be an endocrine disrupter—meaning it can mimic estrogen in the body, which may lead to hormone overload. But while whole soy does contain natural plant estrogens, they’re much weaker than the human hormone—not worrisome, says Dawn Jackson Blatner, R.D.N., a dietitian in Chicago. Moreover, whole-food soy, such as tofu, tempeh, edamame or miso, is a source of complete protein. The possible problem: soy protein isolates, a highly processed form of soy used in cereals, protein bars and snacks among other foods. These may contain more soy isoflavones, high levels of which may be endocrine disrupters, and thus are best limited. And if you have had estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer, your doctor may advise that you’re…

A: If it agrees with you and you have no specific medical reason to nix dairy (a good source of protein, calcium, vitamin D, potassium and magnesium), then no. That said, the National Institutes of Health notes that a whopping 65% of us have some lactose intolerance. The not-so-comfy result? Bloating, diarrhea, gas and nausea. People with digestive disorders such as IBS may also benefit from skipping dairy products. However, many people with lactose intolerance find that they can eat certain types—often yogurt and hard cheeses—without problems, so it’s worth experimenting, says Clarke. If you do cut back, make sure you get sufficient vitamins, minerals and protein from other sources.…

GH TEXTILES LAB how we tested: We took 527 data points in Lab and consumer tests, then sawed shoes in half (yes, really!) and enlisted the help of a sports doctor and a podiatrist. Here’s what we rated sneakers on: • Cushioning and support• Comfort and fit• Weight and traction• Appearance…

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