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The Top Health Benefits of Pineapple Pineapple is packed with many important nutrients, particularly vitamin C, as well as antioxidants and other compounds that can aid in fighting inflammation and boosting the immune system, digestion, and even surgery recovery. “Vitamin C is used by your body to build collagen, which helps to keep your skin fresh and plump,” adds Brigitte Zeitlin, RD, founder of BZ Nutrition in New York City. “It also helps to strengthen your immune system and aids in your absorption of iron....

If you heard “sumac” and immediately thought of poison ivy, you’re wrong! (Poison sumac is a different plant, which has white berries.) If you grew up in a Middle Eastern household, however, you probably have a very different sumac story to tell. “You’ll know it as a souring agent that’s an excellent substitute for lemon or vinegar, and is great to use on kebabs, fish, or chicken,” says Tenny Avanesian, an Armenian-American food entrepreneur and the founder of Lemonette....

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“A year ago, many people weren’t all that interested in air quality,” says Ted Myatt, ScD, a senior environmental scientist at Environmental Health and Engineering, Inc., who has spent 20 years studying environmental science. “It’s a really important issue people are just now understanding; it’s important to think about what you are exposed to—especially in your own home.” According to a study by the EPA conducted pre-COVID, we spend 90 percent of our time indoors, and that has likely increased with the pandemic, especially as more companies commit to the work-from-home model permanently....

Here, our tipping etiquette guide for beauty professionals, as indicated by a nail professional who can tell you exactly how much to leave behind for a job well done. Should You Tip Your Manicurist? “Absolutely, 100 percent yes,” says Julie Kandalec, a celebrity manicurist based in New York City and the founder of Masterclass Nail Academy. “The tip should be part of the final price that a client expects to pay,” she says....

With the release of the fourth season of their Netflix show, Dream Home Makeover, on December 9, Better Homes & Gardens caught up with Syd and Shea to discuss what they’re most excited for viewers to see in the new season, how they get that Studio McGee look, and more. Packing Drama (the Visual Kind) into Season Four of Dream Home Makeover “I think we have a really fun variety of projects that we’re showcasing this season, from one of our team members’ homes to an old pioneer home and even our Airstream,” Shea says....

Reader question: Can you explain how to apply fake lashes and make them look natural? —Reagan Fowler As someone who has clearly loved all things beauty for a long time, I will say that the thing that took me the longest to learn was falsies. Those hairy strips are the most frustrating buggers when they don’t go down—or stay down—the way you want them to (those ends are cursed), not to mention the fact that sticking glue so close to your eyeball feels downright terrifying....

There are endless ways to trade your skills to save money, but putting yourself out there to initiate a barter can be a little intimidating. So, we’ve asked experts how to figure out your skills, create a plan of action, and promote your skills and services to ensure the swaps you’re making are worth your time and talents. Assess what talents are in your wheelhouse Do you have a knack for closet clean-outs?...

How to Choose the Best Poinsettia Poinsettias might seem short-lived because they usually start dropping their brightly-colored bracts (the modified leaves that often get mistaken for petals) and looking sparse soon after the holidays are over, but today’s varieties actually last much longer than they did even a few years ago. Some can hold their color for months instead of just a few weeks. When you’re picking out poinsettias to decorate for the holidays, look for plants that have healthy green leaves; they shouldn’t be curled, brown, or falling off the lower stem at all....

Cleaning a washing machine filter involves first locating the filter (this might be the trickiest part!), soaking and/or scrubbing it clean, replacing it, and running a short, empty wash cycle. This article provides all the information you need to clean the filter successfully, including how often to do so. Locating the Filter To locate the filter on your washing machine, consult the owner’s manual. Typically, the filter will be located in one of these places:...

However, popcorn ceilings have some drawbacks. The delicate material crumbles easily, making cleaning the textured surface a dusty mess. And because of its texture, the material is a magnet for dirt, dust, cobwebs, pollen, smoke, and even mildew, meaning these types of ceilings need to be cleaned more frequently than flat-surfaced ceilings. This guide will help you address two ways of cleaning a popcorn ceiling—dusting and stain removal—as well as provide guidelines for doing so safely and (relatively!...

While kelp has long been associated with Japanese culture, seaweed can arguably be incorporated into nearly any type of cuisine and be as much of an everyday vegetable as your go-to dark leafy greens such as spinach, Swiss chard, and kale. Professional chefs are giving this ancient ingredient modern life using classic techniques and innovative combinations, hoping to inspire more home cooks to cook with kelp too. Renowned chef and activist Marc Murphy is one of kelp’s biggest fans and has been taken by its environmental benefits and culinary versatility—a win-win....

Decluttering does more than remove physical clutter—it can actually make your home calmer—and there are ways to make it easier. Some organizing pros recommend waging a whole-house war on clutter to knock out the excess stuff in one fell swoop, so no room remains untouched. This approach may take a whole weekend (or even longer), but it might also be more successful—and it’ll mean the chore is finished quickly, not left to drag on for months and months....

Start With Good Hand Hygiene “One of the first and best lines of defense is to practice good hand hygiene. Always wash your hands with soap and water, because anything that is on your hands will be transferred to your cell phone. Be cautious when using other people’s devices, too,” Duve advises. “If you do have to use someone else’s phone, avoid holding it up to your face.”' Reconsider Where You Use Your Phone You’ll also want to be mindful of where you use your phone....

To navigate the complicated world of kitchen design, we reached out to Delia Kenza, the Brooklyn-based interior designer behind the kitchen at the 2021 Real Simple Home. Here’s her best advice for avoiding common kitchen design mistakes and creating a regret-proof kitchen you’ll love. Let your lifestyle be your guide. “The kitchen layout is very personal and will vary from person to person—plan for your lifestyle,” says Kenza. Think about how you truly use this space, rather than getting aspirational or letting purely aesthetic choices guide the way....

Knowing how to do squats using your legs and not your back will translate into better workout performance and real-life functionality. Also among the benefits of squats is that they’re one of the most time-effective moves for shaping and strengthening your entire lower body, especially your backside. Since it engages all the major muscle groups of the lower body at once, you can actually squat your way to being an improved runner, tennis player, or dancer....

“It helps prevent credit cards, loans, and services like cellphones from being approved in your name without your consent,” says Eva Velasquez, president and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center. In fact, to help deter identity theft, Congress passed a law in 2018 that makes a credit freeze free for you and your kids. (Since children under 16 are prime targets for identity theft—about one in 50 children are affected every year—experts urge you to freeze their credit....

If you want your brows to look naturally fuller but not outrageously bushy, the fluffy brow is currently the most sought-after look in the brow world. An evolution of the boy brow, the fluffy brow still focuses on fullness, but with an emphasis on lift and structure. Think fluffy in the front, full at the arch, and tapering down to a neat point at the end. The problem is that unless you were naturally blessed by the brow gods, a thick brow takes a bit of work....

“A small space actually requires more editing, strategic placement, and planning. Nothing is more ’low energy’ than filling a room with furniture you don’t love, so come up with a clever plan,” says Christina Simon, senior designer for Mark Ashby Design in Austin, Texas. “The best way to approach this is to give the room a theme or story, which inherently helps make it more cohesive.” For example, if you want to use this room for reading, playing music, making art, or even working, then fill the space with the items that reference or pertain to that theme....

“The wet hair look basically recreates the way your hair looks when it’s wet, but with product,” explains Paul Cucinello, a celebrity hairstylist and co-founder of Cucinello Beauty. “I think the reason why the wet hair look has become so popular is that it’s pretty easy to achieve on your own, and it’s really flattering. It creates an effortless look, that when paired with any outfit, replaces a standard blowout look into effortlessly sleek, sexy, summer poolside vibes....