Good Housekeeping January/February 2024

SHRIMP & AVOCADO SALAD Cut segments from 2 ruby red grapefruit (peel and pith removed), then chop, add to bowl and squeeze in ¼ cup juice from pulp. Stir in ¼ cup fresh lime juice, ½ tsp kosher salt, ½ medium red onion (finely chopped) and ½ lb cooked shrimp (chopped). Refrigerate 30 min. Toss with 2 Persian cucumbers (chopped), 1 Fresno chile and ⅓ cup cilantro (both finely chopped) and 2 Tbsp olive oil. Fold in 1 avocado (diced). MOCKTAIL SPRITZERS In small saucepan, combine 1¼ cups fresh grapefruit juice, ½ cup fresh lemon juice, one 2-in. piece ginger (peeled and thinly sliced), 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup and a pinch of cayenne. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat and let steep 10 min. Strain into…

I hope this issue finds you in high spirits and good health, and that right now you are curled up comfortably somewhere enjoying a moment to yourself. As we gear up for the exciting adventures 2024 has in store, I wanted to share a personal journey I’ve embarked on recently: I’ve taken the plunge into a new workout program. Let me tell you, while it’s been both invigorating and fun, finding the time (and the will) hasn’t always been a cakewalk! But I enlisted a workout buddy, and that’s been a fantastic motivator. The sense of obligation I feel to not let her down is a powerful force. This got me thinking about the importance of mindful decisions. We often get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily…

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SPINACH RULES “Around the time of the Great Depression, when Popeye first appeared in a comic strip, the American diet was sorely lacking in important nutrients, which was especially concerning for children,” says the GH Institute’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Stefani Sassos. “Eating spinach activated Popeye’s superhuman strength and set an important example for adults and children.” The association between Popeye and spinach remains strong today, making him an enduring model for nutritious eating. THE SAILOR MAN Popeye is also an ambassador for The SeaCleaners (theseacleaners.org), fighting against plastic pollution and raising awareness of the organization’s worldwide ocean conservation and cleanup efforts. Popeye is the first “person” to receive a GHNA Emblem, and we couldn’t be prouder to award it to such a paragon of active, healthy living. Here’s to another…

1 Indulge in a Face Oil “When my skin is particularly parched or dull, I pat a face oil all over for a quick hit of hydration that makes my complexion feel replenished and look glowy.” —April Franzino, Beauty Director 2 Coddle Cuticles “Before bed, I spend a minute rubbing a thick cuticle cream onto my nails and wake up with soft, neat cuticles.” —Chiara Butler, GH Beauty Lab Reviews Analyst 3 Buff Your Body “I keep a traditional Turkish kese [exfoliating mitt] in the shower to give my skin a spa-like sloughing. You can use it alone or with a product like bodywash or soap.” —Birnur Aral, Ph.D., GH Beauty Lab Executive Director 4 Add Zen to Your Space “I love turning on a fragrance diffuser an hour or so before going…

SET TIME AND TEMPERATURE “Bathwater should never feel hot and uncomfortable, because it can compromise the skin barrier,” Wnek notes. “The National Eczema Association recommends bathing in lukewarm water for no longer than 15 minutes.” ADD PRODUCTS If you’re using a bubble bath or a bodywash (like L’Occitane En Provence Verbena Shower Gel, $24, left, Malzahn’s go-to), pour it under running water as the tub fills, as the friction helps create bubbles. Drop in a bath bomb or disperse non-bubbling products like oils and salts throughout the water once the tub is filled. STAY TOASTY Double up on coziness by sipping a cup of hot tea as you soak and wrapping yourself in a warm towel or bathrobe when you step out (pop it in the dryer pre-bath!).…