Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2024 i Chatelaine

Created for Canadian women are living longer lives than ever before—that’s more time for travel, enjoying time with loved ones and so much more. However, these longevity gains mean that for many women, their senior years look a lot different than they used to—and that requires new and more proactive ways of thinking about financial planning. According to Statistics Canada, right now the current life expectancy for a woman turning 65 today is age 86, that’s three years more than men. And while there’s much to look forward to, enjoying those golden years means understanding how longevity increases are changing what those later years look like—so you can plan for your future needs now. The Single Life: Phase Two As life expectancy continues to rise, many women find themselves facing…

Leah Gust leahgust 45, BOWMANVILLE, ONT. For stylist and entrepreneur Leah Gust, getting dressed is an adventure and every day is a new opportunity to experiment. Her fail-safe trick? Layering vintage finds, patterns and bright colours, like this voluminous Eliza Faulkner tulle dress she paired with bold red pants from Canadian designer Mercedes Morin and a matching thrifted bikini top. To stay cool in the summer heat, Gust says light, breathable fabrics are key. After growing up with a purposefully unremarkable wardrobe designed to blend in, Gust found her personal style by taking risks—her gateway piece was a pink poncho, purchased at a time when she was living in jeans and hiking boots. She now teaches that fearless approach to her clients, many of whom share her former reluctance for…

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The human body is a marvel of complexity, and perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in the microbiome — the vast ecosystem of microorganisms that call our bodies home. From the bacteria in our gut to the fungi on our skin, these microscopic inhabitants play a crucial role in our health and well-being. Let’s jump into some frequently asked questions! What is the microbiome? The microbiome refers to the collection of microorganisms — including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and more — that inhabit various parts of the human body. These microbes can be found in places such as the gut, skin, mouth, and reproductive organs, where they form complex communities known as microbiota. What does the microbiome do? The microbiome performs a wide range of functions that are essential to…

Ahealthy life starts from the gut which plays an important role in supporting a strong immune system, enhancing nutrient absorption, and promoting overall health and well-being. It’s important to consume a diverse range of fibre-rich foods, stay hydrated, manage stress, get regular exercise, prioritize sleep, and eat probiotic foods like probiotic yogurt. The power of daily probiotic yogurt for all ages Incorporating probiotic yogurts into your daily routine can contribute to your digestive health, regardless of your age or dietary requirements. Activia, the pioneer of probiotic yogurt, driven by science and backed by decades of research, boasts an exclusive probiotic strain and contains more than one billion probiotics per serving. When consumed twice (two servings) a day for two weeks as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, Activia…

AT JUST 10 YEARS OLD, I began questioning monogamy. Growing up in Kenya during the 1990s, I observed my tribe’s varied relationship styles, including polygamy and even self-marriage (a ceremony in which a woman chooses to centre herself in her life). The realization that monogamy isn’t the only option led me to explore polyamory in my teens. Today, at 39, I have two wonderful partners. I live with Nick, who I’ve been with for 14 years, and I have another partner of two and a half years. I also have more than 20 comet relationships—romantic interests whom I see only a few times a year or even every few years—around the world. Here’s what I’ve learned from my lifelong journey in polyamory. Monogamy has roots in colonialism Marriage—not just in…

A melanoma or skin cancer diagnosis can be a very unsettling experience for patients. In addition to dealing with the shock of the diagnosis, they face numerous decisions over the upcoming weeks and months for which they require information. As a result, they’ll have many questions for their family physicians and oncologists on factors like disease stage, prognosis, treatment options, risks, side effects, insurance coverage, quality of life, caregiving needs, genetic testing, and fertility preservation. There's a lot of ground to cover considering many healthcare providers have as little as 15 minutes to spend with their patients per visit. The Decision Making Guide helps patients who may feel too rushed or overwhelmed remember to ask critical questions or have difficult conversations during their appointments. Decision making guide supports Canadians Save…

OUR ADVICE FOR BEING YOUR BEST COOK Here’s a breakdown of what to look for—and what to avoid—when shopping for used kitchen gear at the thrift store or online. ENAMELLED CAST IRON Good-quality cast iron is the holy grail of kitchen gear—and often comes with the price tag to match—so buying used cast iron that’s been well cared for makes sense. Chipping Any small paint or enamel chips on the exterior are purely aesthetic and won’t affect how the vessel cooks. The same can’t be said for the interior. If any raw iron is exposed on the cooking surface or side walls—which make the pot prone to rusting—pass on it. (If a dutch oven has an interior chip but not a full-on crack, you can still use it to bake…

“WHY IS X SO EXPENSIVE ALL OF A SUDDEN?” It’s a common refrain these days as the cost of so many everyday essentials (cheese! gas! chicken thighs!) has soared in the past few years. With this in mind, we’ve created “The Cheapskate’s Guide to a Fun Summer” (page 32), filled with more than 80 clever tips for saving cash without sacrificing the simple joys of the season. And Giant Tiger is the perfect partner to help bring this “Fun on the Cheap” issue to life; every single item featured on our gorgeous cover is from the Canadian retailer, which has 271 locations across the country. We hope it inspires your summer! For me, this package underlined that my favourite things about the season are relatively low-cost. My husband and I…

REMEMBER WHEN you couldn’t wait for school to be over so you could read your way through summer? I chose these 10 new releases to recapture some of that can’t-put-it-down energy—even if you don’t have the entire summer off anymore. (Man, we had it good back then.) Each has an incredibly compelling hook—a romantic quest, a sex party gone wrong, the discovery of a dead husband’s dark secrets—that’s guaranteed to grab your attention. Oh, and whether you prefer reading on paper or on screen, turn to page 33 to find three ways to make building your summer book stack a little more affordable. Scan to shop! The Mother Act by Heidi Reimer Fiery actress Sadie, who’s famous for her controversial one-woman play about her mixed feelings toward motherhood, has to…

Created for A few months ago, Kathleen Reid took a photo of her sore throat and uploaded it to her Maple account. A doctor on Maple, an app that offers Canadians virtual access to primary care providers, told her within minutes that what she thought was just a cold was actually strep throat. Antibiotics were delivered straight to her home. As a mom of two boys, the Vancouver communications executive and entrepreneur says that Maple saves her family time. “As the default parent, I already feel like I have a lot to balance without spending 15 minutes on hold to book an appointment for later in the week or hours in a doctor’s waiting room.” As someone who is legally blind and doesn’t drive, accessible care is crucial for Reid.…

From adolescence to menopause, each stage of a reproductive patient or woman’s life presents unique challenges and considerations. However, when we don’t talk about women’s health openly, the complexities are often overlooked, perpetuating the normalization of troubling symptoms and sidelining women’s health concerns. It’s time to shift this narrative and empower women to advocate for their well-being at every stage of life. The reproductive health journey When we consider women’s reproductive health, some topics might jump to mind: pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, for example. But the reproductive health journey is so much bigger than solely reproduction. It encompasses all stages of a woman’s life, plus their accompanying obstacles — from contraception to reproductive diseases to menopause. “At birth, females have the highest number of eggs they ever will, but their…

THE RESULT: 125 WINNERS THAT DESERVE A SPOT ON YOUR TOP SHELF MEET OUR JUDGES ALEXIA BAILLARGEON Makeup artist ALISON EASTWOOD Editor-in-chief, HELLO! Canada ANDRÉANNE DION Senior style and beauty editor, Chatelaine BERNADETTE MORRA Editor-in-chief, FASHION Magazine CATIA CORREIA Hairstylist and co-owner of Le Artof Salon CHRISTIAN DARE Designer, stylist and on-air expert COURTNEY GAKMAN Beauty content creator DEIDRE MARINELLI Publisher, FASHION Magazine DR. GEETA YADAV Medical director at and founder of FACET Dermatology DR. MONICA LI Cosmetic dermatologist and founder of Vancouver Skin MD DR. RENÉE BEACH Dermatologist and founder of DermAtelier on Avenue DR. RENITA AHLUWALIA Dermatologist and founder of the Canadian Dermatology Centre EMILY MACCULLOCH Beauty writer and co-founder of The T-Zone EVANGELIA PAVLAKOS Makeup and hair artist GEORGE ANTONOPOULOS Senior creative and fashion director, FASHION Magazine…

HERO PRODUCT BEST HEAT PROTECTANT Oribe Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray $63, sephora.com. Our panel raved about this dry-mist heat protectant, noting its intoxicating scent, lightweight feel and silky finish that doesn’t leave hair crunchy. “I’ve found my new hero product,” shared one judge. BEST NEW SHAMPOO Kérastase Première Decalcifying System Reparative Shampoo $57, sephora.com. Created for damaged and overprocessed hair, this gentle shampoo tackles calcium buildup, which can cause breakage. “My scalp felt refreshed and clean and my hair more voluminous after using it,” commented one judge. BEST VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO Amika 3D Volume and Thickening Shampoo $39, sephora.com. Formulated with hydrolyzed rice, vegetable proteins and nutrient-packed sea buckthorn, this shampoo instantly gives limp, lifeless hair body and shine. BEST SHAMPOO FOR THIN HAIR Monat Black Shampoo + Conditioner $67, monatglobal.com. A one-stop…

There’s nothing I love more on a balmy evening than tucking into a bowl of cold penne mixed with a variety of crisp veggies and herbs. Drape it all in a tangy dressing and it’s the ultimate summer comfort food. Making pasta salad may seem effortless, but there’s science involved in nailing the best texture and flavour. Ever notice how day-old cold pasta has more bite? That’s because cooling cooked pasta causes starch retrogradation, which changes its molecular structure and its absorption properties, as well as how it behaves in dressing and in your body. As pasta cooks, starch granules absorb some of the hot water and swell. This is called gelatinization. The outer layer of the pasta turns tacky due to the gelatinized starch on the surface. As the…

STROOPWAFEL S’MARMALADES PREP 5 MIN; TOTAL 5 MIN MAKES 4 Stroopwafels are thin Dutch waffle cookies filled with caramel, which you can find in most grocery stores. We sandwiched them with marshmallow fluff and tangy marmalade to make an easy and sophisticated s’mores-inspired dessert. 8 stroopwafels, divided4 tbsp marshmallow fluff4 tsp orange marmalade1 pinch ground cardamom 1. Position rack in top of oven, then preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil or a silicone mat. 2. Arrange 4 stroopwafels on prepared sheet. Spoon 1 tbsp marshmallow fluff in centre of each cookie. (It will spread as it broils.) 3. Broil until marshmallow fluff is toasted and golden, about 1 min. Remove from oven and let stand for 2 min. 4. Spread 1 tsp marmalade on each of the remaining 4…

CATS MAY SEEM to navigate life with independence and effortless grace, but they’re also masters of disguise, often masking pain or illness. To provide the best care for our pets, we spoke with a Pet Valu Animal Care Expert (ACE)—a great resource for devoted cat lovers—to learn how to identify and manage common cat health issues. Like in humans, some cat health conditions can be mitigated with lifestyle choices like proper diet and exercise, while others may be genetic and require veterinary intervention. “Yearly vet visits are standard for healthy indoor cats, though semi-annual checks can be beneficial, especially for those with existing health issues,” says a Pet Valu ACE. Preventive measures also extend beyond vet visits. “By the time a devoted pet lover notices an issue, it might have…

A LITTLE BIT OF THIS, A LITTLE BIT OF THAT Dill and Tomato Cod Steamed En Papillote PREP 15 MIN; TOTAL 30 MIN SERVES 4 Papillote is a cooking method that uses folded parchment paper to make little steam baths for seasoned fish, poultry and vegetables. Once you’ve mastered the folding technique, it’s a shockingly easy way to put a quick dinner together—and opening the puffed-up envelopes tableside to release their steam before serving is a neat trick if you’re entertaining. 4 fillets fresh cod, 170 g each (thawed if frozen)¼ tsp salt1 tbsp olive oil1½ tsp lime juice1 to 2 tsp fish sauce4 celery stalks, finely sliced½ bunch fresh cilantro, stems separated and leaves reserved2 garlic cloves, finely sliced½ bird’s-eye chili, finely sliced½ bunch fresh dill1 280-g pkg cherry tomatoes,…

Chameleon: Wild Boys Wild Boys, the third season of the popular Chameleon podcast, tells the story of two teens who turn up in Vernon, B.C., alleging that they’d been raised in the wilderness. The community takes them in, but it’s soon revealed that not a word the boys said was true. The good news? Their real story is even more wild. Hollywood Exiles Hosted by Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter Oona, this 10-episode podcast is about the campaign to exile Chaplin—and other suspected communists—from Tinseltown. Oona unravels the story of the “Hollywood blacklist” and talks to the descendants of other exiled writers and actors. Good Material The latest book by bestselling Brit author Dolly Alderton follows Andy, a recently single stand-up comedian looking to solve the puzzle of his broken relationship. The…

Bitter herb receptors signal the release of secretions that are essential to breaking down food and metabolizing nutrients like gastric juices, saliva, enzymes, and bile. When selecting a product that works to support digestion, it’s important to consider how the supplement functions. Digestive enzymes are popular as they can temporarily help one component of digestion to provide short-term relief. These proteins are naturally found in the pancreas, gallbladder, liver, stomach, saliva, and intestinal tract. Each enzyme works on a specific part of food. For example, protease breaks down protein in peptides and amino acids, amylase breaks carbohydrates into simple sugars, lipase breaks down fats into fatty acids, and alpha-galactosidase helps to break down high-fibre foods like beans and vegetables. In comparison, bitters act as a digestive tonic, holistically preparing, activating,…

What challenges do patients face in the diagnosis or treatment of IBD? Sometimes the diagnosis is unclear and hard to come to terms with because it’s a lifelong illness without a medical cure. The treatments available alter the immune system to allow the bowel to heal itself enabling patients to live normal lives. Accepting the concept and time commitment that someone needs medication for the rest of their life can be challenging. What can you tell us about the new infliximab option? Infliximab is one of our most effective and versatile agents for treating IBD. The main downfalls of it are that patients have to take four hours out of their day to get it at an infusion center frequently and their bodies can reject it, which may lead to…

SEANNA STARTED WORKING as a doula in August 2022. The then-34-year-old excitedly set up an Instagram page for her London, Ont., business, and, after a brief exchange, she found her first client: Kaitlyn Braun. Braun, who was 23 and lived with her mother in Brantford, Ont., was due in two days and needed help with labour and delivery. Shortly after that, Braun’s contractions started. When Seanna, who asked that Chatelaine only use her first name, arrived at Braun’s apartment, she saw signs of impending motherhood: a car seat in the living room, a bassinet in the bedroom, tiny baby clothes, even a breast pump. “It all checked out that this was an underprivileged, under-supported young woman who was making do,” says Seanna. Unlike midwives, doulas aren’t medical professionals. Instead, they…

HERO PRODUCT BEST MOISTURIZER FOR COMBINATION SKIN Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb $50, amazon.ca. This water-based, oil-free gel-cream is ideal for tricky combination skin. It provides an instant cooling sensation and helps minimize the look of pores for a smooth and supple complexion. BEST NEW MOISTURIZER Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin Renewing Water Cream $120, shoppersdrugmart.ca. Retinol and ceramides—two skincare heavyweights—are the star ingredients in this cream, which works to smooth out uneven texture and minimize fine lines. Our judges were enamoured with the airtight pump. BEST MOISTURIZER FOR DRY SKIN Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream $94, sephora.com. Our judges described this skin-barrier-boosting moisturizer as “reparative,” “restorative” and “remarkable.” It’s packed with ceramides, zinc and copper salt minerals to calm and protect. BEST MOISTURIZER FOR FINE LINES AND…

Hair, Ashley Readings. Makeup, Caroline Levin. Nails, Wendy Rorong. Contributing editors, Maureen Halushak and Andréanne Dion. Prop styling, Caitlin Doherty. Photo assistants, Jamie Brockie, Jenna MacDermaid and Jo Panasiuk. Fashion assistant, Rory McNerney. Models, Ryane, Avery, Trudy and Andy. BEST NEW BATH AND BODY PRODUCT Bushbalm Roller Rescue Soothing Serum $26, bushbalm.ca. Powered by exfoliating glycolic and salicylic acids as well as aloe-leaf juice and witch hazel to soothe, this handy roll-on serum minimizes the redness and ingrown hairs caused by shaving. BEST HAND CREAM La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Mains $15, shoppersdrugmart.ca. For rapid relief from dry, chapped hands, this nongreasy gel-like cream can’t be beat. It’s enriched with niacinamide, glycerine and shea butter to soften and hydrate skin for up to 48 hours. BEST BODY SELF-TANNER Nuda Self Tanning Water Mousse $54, amazon.ca.…

Big and Mighty Vitamix Explorian E310 It’s no surprise that Vitamix is considered the king of blenders. There’s nothing this machine can’t blitz: The unit made quick work of our smoothies with both fresh and frozen ingredients, turning them into supersmooth concoctions in mere seconds. But don’t blend for too long—the powerful motor can slowly heat up the contents inside the jar. The 6-cup Explorian’s user-friendly manual interface is easy to navigate, and the 10-speed dial allows you to blend gradually, going from low to high speed. One caveat: While the unit has a convenient design and size, it can take up a lot of space if it’s something you don’t use often. Overall, there’s little to dislike about this model—but all the functionalities also come with a steep price…

I’VE ALWAYS HAD a cat (or two) in my life. I grew up with cats, and when I moved away for university, it wasn’t long before I adopted one of my own. I met Molly at a shelter in Kingston, Ont. She was tiny at the time, an orange tabby with piercing green eyes and a true sense of adventure. As she strutted out of her cat carrier and into my student apartment, Molly was completely at ease. Good thing, as we shared six different accommodations in the 13 years we lived together. She was eventually joined by a gorgeous and gentle long-haired tabby named Lola. Every morning, both cats would jump up onto their own chairs around the table as my husband and I ate breakfast—true members of the…

Hairballs SIGNS Frequent hacking without expelling, loss of appetite ACTION Seek veterinary care PREVENTION Regular grooming to minimize ingested hair. Hairball treatments can help pass ingested hair safely. Dental Issues And Gum Disease SIGNS Bad breath, red or swollen gums, difficulty eating ACTION Schedule regular dental checkups PREVENTION Provide daily care, including brushing and dental care products (treats, food and toys) designed to reduce tartar buildup and support oral health. Urinary Tract Issues SIGNS Straining to urinate, blood in urine, frequent urination ACTION Seek immediate veterinary care PREVENTION Hydration is key—consider wet foods and a cat water fountain to encourage drinking. A special diet may be required. Upper Respiratory Diseases SIGNS Excessive sneezing and drooling; in extreme cases, a mucusy nose and runny eyes, causing mouth breathing and low appetite…