WD - March 2017 by Lawrence Ambrocio

Cut Family Healthcare Costs

Get Cozy!

MARCH 2017

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Easy Comfort Food

P. 135

Make These Cute Koozies!

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FEATURE GET COZY Easy ways to make every corner of your home warm and welcoming.

ORDINARY THINGS CLEVER USES FOR COFFEE GROUNDS More reasons to love a cup of joe.

LITTLE INDULGENCES FUN FINDS $20 AND UNDER What’s happier than stripes?

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CELEBRATE GOOD HEALTH

LAUREN PERLSTEIN/STUDIO D.

ON THE COVER Cut Family Healthcare Costs 143 Get Cozy! 16 Easy Comfort Food 87, 92, and more 8-Min Hot Cocoa Cake 150 Secrets to Better Sleep 135 Make These Cute Koozies! 150 Sizzling Skillet Dinners 68 20 Great Beauty Buys 37 Exclusive New Comic: Betty Boop! 114 Photograph by Antonis Achilleos Prop Styling by Megan Hedgpeth Craft Styling by Anna Kula

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GET YOUR KICKS Dressy sneakers add polish to any outﬁt and feel good. Win-win!

KINDNESS PROJECT Generous acts from our readers.

COMMUNITY HARNESS HOPE At-risk teens learn to love themselves and others by working at a farm for rescued animals.

FEATURE 2017 BEAUTY GREAT VALUE AWARDS Editor-approved, readertested best buys for skin and hair. OWN YOUR AGE ”YES, I’M 52!” A woman who has been through breast cancer treatment shows fellow survivors that they’re still beautiful. BARGAIN HUNTRESS CUTE & COMFY $50 AND UNDER Give your wardrobe a lift for not much cash.

Cookbook 67 68

FEATURE A PLACE FOR JACK After a long search, a family ﬁnds the key to helping their mentally ill son.

FEATURE EASY SKILLET CASSEROLES There’s amazing variety in these one-pan meals.

92 COOKING DINNERS

152 MAKEOVER PUDDING

Health 99

PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD SWEET SHAMROCKS Once you see clover and dandelion cupcakes, spring’s not far behind.

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ONE-PAN WONDERS

FEATURE SAVE MORE ON HEALTHCARE Want the facts on how to lower those bills? Ask an investigative journalist.

“WE’VE NEVER FELT BETTER” Five women made simple diet and exercise changes— and scored big health victories.

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HEALTH NEWS

102

FEATURE 400-CALORIE (OR LESS!) DINNERS So tasty and satisfying… ﬁnd out how we did it. QUICK DINNER SESAME CHICKEN & CHILI LIME SLAW

FAMILY STYLE

Ayesha Curry.

WAFFLE, MEET CUPCAKE! A fun new breakfast mash-up.

Inspire 58

shall be with you.” 2 CORINTHIANS 13:11

NUTRITION TRANSFORM YOURSELF! Joy Bauer guided the challenge takers. Now, she shares their best tips. COMIC BETTY BOOP: HEROINE OF HEARTS Our favorite caped crusader helps women win the battle to adopt good habits. FEATURE MEET THE 2017 RED DRESS AWARDS HONOREES Groundbreakers in women’s heart health. GET FIT WORK OUT IN MINUTES Jenna Wolfe, WD’s new exercise expert, knows how to make the most of free moments. FEATURE BETTER SLEEP NOW! To ease your nights, modify your days.

Family 139

IT’S SHOWTIME! Smart tricks for better videos.

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TIME FOR YOURSELF CUT YOUR COMMUTE Imagine what you’ll do with those extra minutes.

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PETS TIME TO PLAY! Get sporty with your best buddy.

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PET TALES PUPPY LOVE A dog touches the heart of a special-needs boy in a way no one else can.

In Every Issue 7 10

RECIPE INDEX

WIN IT IN MARCH!

ON MY DESK THIS MONTH

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Contents

Recipe Index

M A R C H 2 017

70 SKILLET MAC & CHEESE

MINI CLOVERS & DANDELION CUPCAKES, P. 85

Dinners in Under 30 Minutes 70 SKILLET MAC & CHEESE

76 GINGERY

Comfort Food

92 PORK CHOPS & GARLICKY TOMATOES WITH PARMESAN POLENTA GF

70 SKILLET MAC & CHEESE

73 BAKED SHRIMP

93 LINGUINE WITH

PARMESAN

SPINACH, BACON & CLAM SAUCE

74 SPICED BEEF

94 TEX-MEX

74 CHORIZO

MEAT LOAF SANDWICHES

CHILAQUILES

96 ROASTED OLD BAY SHRIMP

MEATBALL SOUP WITH BOK CHOY

PARMESAN

76 GINGERY MEATBALL SOUP WITH BOK CHOY

78 SWEET & SOUR PORK & VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

81 BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH APPLE, LENTIL & SPINACH SALAD GF

82 SESAME CHICKEN

96 ROASTED OLD BAY SHRIMP SCAMPI & SMASHED POTATOES GF

Sweets & Treats 85 MINI CLOVERS & DANDELION CUPCAKES

150 MICROWAVE MUG CAKE

151 WAFFLECAKES 151 OZARK PUDDING

EAR

76 GINGERY

73 BAKED SHRIMP

MEATBALL SOUP WITH BOK CHOY

SPINACH, BACON & CLAM SAUCE

CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM: CON POULOS (2); MIKE GARTEN.

HOT POT

400-Calorie (or Less) Dinners

93 LINGUINE WITH

& CHILI LIME SLAW GF

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82 SESAME CHICKEN

TOMATOES WITH PARMESAN POLENTA GF

APPLE, LENTIL & SPINACH SALAD GF

78 SWEET & SOUR PORK & VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

81 BUTTERNUT

SQUASH STEW

87 SWEET & SOUR SHORT RIBS WITH PICKLED ONIONS GF

GINGERY MEATBALL SOUP WITH BOK CHOY, P. 76

Gluten-free

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Outfit a Nook AN ARMCHAIR OR BENCH with a plush base invites you to take a load off after a busy day. CUSHY PILLOWS and an oversize throw blanket will call for you to curl up. A STOOL OR SIDE TABLE provides a place to rest a hot cup of tea or a crossword puzzle. ADJUSTABLE LIGHTING lets you dive into a good book any time of day.

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Add Texture Underfoot Bare ﬂoors can be shockingly chilly. Place a sheepskin rug where your feet tend to linger (think in front of a sofa or next to your bed). To keep costs down, rest a couple of smaller styles (like the Rens Sheepskin, $29.99; ikea .com) side by side on hardwood ﬂooring, or layer a single pelt over an existing carpet or

Warm a neutral sp ace by painting walls a ros e color. Try Benjamin Moore Peach Kiss ($49.9 9 per ga llon; benjaminmoore.co m).

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Soften Seating With a few simple tweaks, the eat-in area of your kitchen or dining room can become a comfy living area. Swap a wood bench for an unupholstered settee so you can sit back and relax after a hearty pancake breakfast. Next, cushion chairs with simple slipcovers (shop a range of colors and styles on sureﬁt .com starting at $17.99 each), lumbar pillows and a washable throw.

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Layer on Bedding Instead of a matching set, try blending relaxing textures, patterns and colors.

BOTTOM UP Put your ﬂat sheet on the bed upside down so you can fold it over the comforter and have the brighter top face up. PILLOW PLAY Do your shams match your comforter? Place a pair of contrasting pillowcases in between, then pop a printed throw pillow in front. FOOT WARMER Fold a printed quilt or blanket at the bottom of the bed to complete the look and ensure a

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Clever Uses for

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Keep your ﬁreplace tidy Put damp grounds on top of ashes to minimize dust when you sweep out the hearth.

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Five more reasons to love your morning brew.

Grow blue hydrangeas Coffee grounds are acidic and lower the pH of soil. Mix them into the dirt around the base of the shrub and ready your vase for azure ﬂowers.

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Jack Youngs, 28, with his mother, Liz.

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round 2 p.m. on a Thursday in 2007, a cavalcade of cars carrying a sheriff and deputy, a psychiatrist, a nurse, a social worker and a therapist arrived at Liz and Steve Youngs’ Charleston, SC, home. Two and a half hours later, the team emerged from the house with the Youngs’ teenage son, Jack, in handcuffs. Liz and Steve weren’t alarmed—they’d called the Assessment/Mobile Crisis unit themselves after Jack, their only child, had barricaded himself in his room for nearly a month, wedging a chair against the door and coming out only in the middle of the night for food from the kitchen. “We were praying that nothing was seriously wrong, but before Jack left that day he admitted he’d been seeing things and hearing voices,” says Liz. The team of mental health experts took Jack first to the emergency room, then checked him into a psychiatric facility. Ten days later, Liz and Steve got a call that they could visit Jack. “We thought the doctors would have given him meds and we’d take him home,” says Liz. Then they glimpsed their son through a glass partition, walking in circles, talking to himself and rubbing his hands together. “That’s when we realized how sick he was,” says Liz.

The teenager they saw through the glass was nothing like the boy they’d raised. Jack had always been well-liked, social and smart, and he loved drawing and surfing. So when he stopped showering regularly and his grades began slipping during his junior year of high school, Liz wasn’t particularly alarmed. “I just thought he was having problems in his social life,” she says. Gradually, though, Jack spent more time in his room. When he came out, he’d stare into space for hours. He also began having anxiety attacks before and during school. That’s when Liz and Steve took Jack to a counselor, who reassured them that Jack was acting like a normal teenager. Not long after that visit, Jack retreated into his room. ✦✦✦✦✦

A DAUNTING DIAGNOSIS At the mental health facility that afternoon in 2007, Liz and Steve learned that Jack was in the early stages of schizophrenia, a brain disorder marked by extreme social withdrawal and odd behavior—including delusions, a decline in hygiene, depression and anxiety—similar to what Jack had been exhibiting. About 1% of Americans, or 2.4 million, have the disease, which usually takes hold between the ages of 15 and 30 and is about

Jack Youngs as a teenager.

one and a half times more common in men than in women. The disease can be difficult to recognize in teens, since the symptoms can look similar to the normal highs and lows of adolescence, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). It’s also unclear what causes schizophrenia, though genetics may play a role; Liz later discovered that her grandfather had suffered from bipolar disease and a distant cousin from schizophrenia, though it’s hard to say whether family history accounted for Jack’s condition. When Jack returned home a month later, his parents began the difficult task of managing his condition—and the mentalhealthcare system. “He was on about six different pills, twice a day, and had gained about 25 pounds from the meds,” says Steve. “All he wanted to do was eat and sleep.” Steve and Liz had good jobs, and, they

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THE SILENT STRUGGLE Not surprisingly, the stress of their son’s behavior and diagnosis was taking an emotional toll on Liz and Steve. Liz was having trouble sleeping and was constantly worried—signs of what would later be diagnosed as situational anxiety. Steve struggled with depression. And their marriage was bearing the brunt of years of uncertainty about Jack. Steve, who had volunteered at a home for mentally ill adults when he was a college student, recognized some of Jack’s symptoms early on. But Liz was convinced that Jack was just a moody teenager. “I couldn’t

“Steve and I are on this unexpected journey,” says Liz. “The respect we have for each other now is on a higher level.”

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believe that Steve would suggest that our son had a mental illness,” says Liz. “We would bump heads whenever we tried to talk about Jack,” says Steve. “And in the meantime, there’s our son just getting worse while we argued about it.” Jack’s diagnosis brought a fresh wave of finger-pointing. “We accused each other of not being a good enough parent,” says Liz. “The impulse is to look at everything in your past, your decisions, and think about what might have gone wrong.” Still, a definitive diagnosis provided a measure of relief for the strained couple. “I realized then that we needed to take this on together,” says Liz. “That was a turning point for us.” ✦✦✦✦✦

Over the next two years, Jack was in and out of hospitals as his behavior fluctuated. Then, Liz heard about a residential program in Tennessee for young adults with behavioral problems, including mental illness, called Pasadena Villa. In 2011, to be near their son and to help defray the program’s $9,000 monthly cost (which was not covered by insurance), the couple sold their house and moved into a rental near the facility. That type of financial hardship isn’t unusual. A 2009 study in Pediatrics found that families with mentally ill children suffer a significantly greater financial

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burden than those with kids with other health problems, in part because of the need for residential treatment. Despite the hefty cost, the family was pleased with the program. Back on medication, Jack started to improve. Just as crucial, they began meeting other families with kids like Jack. “We realized that tons of families struggle with this,” says Liz. A year later, the Youngs family moved back to South Carolina so that Jack could try to get a job. Liz and Steve joined the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a support and advocacy program for families dealing with mental illness. Jack enrolled in a day program, but once again, his erratic behavior escalated. He was once arrested for public intoxication. At night he would disappear for hours, walking a dangerous strip of highway nearby. Often, Liz and Steve wondered if he would come home at all.

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HELP ARRIVES AT LAST The family grew desperate once again, and one night, Liz wrote a letter to the local police, state mental health officials and many of Jack’s doctors, with the subject line, “My son is going to die if you don’t help me.” One of the recipients of the letter gave Liz the phone number of Rick Nickles, the cofounder and director of New Alpha Foundation, a small group home for young men with mental illness located about two hours from Charleston. Liz and Steve eventually convinced Jack that this treatment center could help him, and one evening Nickles agreed to meet them halfway at a restaurant off the highway to pick up Jack. “We handed over Jack’s bag, he got into the car and that was it,” says Liz. At New Alpha, Jack went on another medication, a long-acting antipsychotic injection called Invega Sustenna. Ninety days

later, Liz and Steve visited Jack and could see his improvement. “Even more important than the meds was that the place made him feel safe,” Liz says. Three years later, Jack, now 28, is flourishing, pitching in around the well-kept group home and attending a day program. When Jack comes home, he goes fishing with Steve and Liz takes him out to lunch. The family walks their dogs together and visits friends. The financial burden on Liz and Steve is a little lighter now: Jack is on disability, which covers most of the New Alpha costs. Liz and Steve, who put their lives on hold for seven years while seeking the right care for Jack, can travel as a couple again and enjoy dinners out. Their relationship is more solid than ever after leaning on each other during the most difficult moments of their son’s journey. “The strength, resilience and kindness Steve has shown through all of this is beautiful,” says Liz. One message the couple hopes to pass on to others in their position: “Never give up,” says Liz. “Take things one day at a time.”

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An Act of Kindness Late last year, President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act, a landmark bipartisan bill that will pour billions of dollars into medical research and treatment for brain diseases like schizophrenia. The legislation requires that states allocate money to early intervention services for the mentally ill and education and support for their families. To learn more, go to energycommerce .house.gov/cures.

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PASSION PROJECT Sandra began thinking about the therapeutic effect of animals on children in 2008, on a mission trip to a Romanian orphanage near a horse farm. Back home, she took action. Over the next few years, the Seabrooks sold their house, bought farmland, then sought animals and kids in need.

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Today, the students, who come for individual 60- to 90-minute sessions, assist with chores like filling water buckets, dropping hay in the fields or cleaning the barn. They also groom and ride horses, lead pigs to a nearby river to swim, or pet alpaca in the pastures. All the while, Sandra and Raven talk to them about setting and achieving goals. Purpose Farm helps Rosie*, 11, channel her anger and frustration. One afternoon, Rosie’s mother, Deb, spotted a glimpse of her in the fields, gently brushing a horse and listening intently to Sandra and Raven. “Rosie was so calm,” Deb marvels. “She may not realize it, but Purpose Farm brings out a relaxed, focused side of her. It gives her the chance to work on her coping and social skills.”

HUMBLE HELPER Sandra’s determination to build kids’ confidence and encourage them through hardships stems from her own difficult childhood. “I’ve always had a heart for the child who struggles,” she says. And it’s working. Every day, caseworkers and relatives contact Sandra hoping to enroll their kids, but she’s limited by funds (and time). Nevertheless, Sandra knows the farm is her future. As she tells the kids: “We’re all made on purpose for a purpose. And this is mine.”

You Can Help

Find out about ways to support Sandra’s mission to care for kids and animals by going to purposefarm.org.

*Last name omitted for privacy

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n a bucolic 11-acre property west of Syracuse, NY, Sandra Seabrook houses rescue animals such as horses, pigs, alpaca, goats and chickens. But it’s the farm’s guests—teenagers from the local community—who make this place truly special. Twice a week, 10 troubled kids participate in Purpose Farm’s free mentorship program, run by Sandra and her daughter Raven, 18. Some of the kids suffer from severe anxiety, often the result of problems at home and school. But as they care for the animals, most of which the Seabrooks save from derelict farms and abusive owners, they learn compassion and camaraderie. “Both the animals and kids come to the farm searching for friends and yearning for love,” Sandra says.

Cookbook Easy, nou r ish i ng recipes f rom the W D k itchen to you rs

Mapleglazed bacon and pecans

Nutella, bananas and peanuts

Waffle, Meet Cupcake! WD played matchmaker with two of our favorite foods, and it was love at ﬁrst sight.

You only need one batter for this two-in-one treat!

ANTONIS ACHILLEOS. PROP STYLIST: MEGAN HEDGPETH.

For the full how-to, see page 151.

Fresh berries and whipped cream

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EASY SKILLET CASSEROLES Warm and bubbling from the oven, these one-pan dinners are the perfect cure for a chilly night. P H O T O G R A P H E D BY C O N P O U L O S

For perfectly cooked potatoes, slice thickly and don’t skimp on the final brush of butter before broiling. SPICED BEEF HOT POT Recipe, page 74

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tender. We used tomatillos to make a ﬂavorful green salsa.

CHORIZO CHILAQUILES Recipe, page 74

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SKILLET MAC & CHEESE ACTIVE 20 MIN ✦ TOTAL 30 MIN ✦ SERVES 4 ✦ COST PER SERVING $2.66

4 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 4 Tbsp flour 3 cups whole milk, warmed Kosher salt and pepper 8 oz mezze rigatoni 8 oz extra-sharp cheddar, coarsely grated 1 10-oz pkg frozen butternut squash cubes, thawed 3 oz baby spinach (about 3 cups) 4 oz potato chips (about 3 cups), crushed 2 Tbsp finely chopped chives 2 Tbsp finely grated Parmesan

1 Heat oven to 350°F. Melt the butter in a deep 12-in. oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once foaming, add the ﬂour and whisk until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk a little at a time, making sure the mixture is smooth before adding more liquid. 2 Add 1 cup water and ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. 3 Immediately add the pasta and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Cover the skillet, transfer to the oven and bake until the pasta is just cooked, 12 to 14 minutes. 4 Remove from oven and heat broiler. Fold the cheese into the pasta until melted and smooth, then fold in the squash and spinach. 5 Sprinkle the potato chips, chives and Parmesan on top and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. PER SERVING 878 CAL, 47 G FAT (24.5 G SAT FAT), 112 MG CHOL, 919 MG SOD, 33 G PRO, 80 G CAR, 4 G FIBER

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time—try fusilli or elbows.

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BAKED SHRIMP PARMESAN ACTIVE 25 MIN ✦ TOTAL 40 MIN ✦ SERVES 4 COST PER SERVING $2.74

3 Tbsp olive oil 6 oz rustic bread, torn into ¾-in. pieces Kosher salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 lb plum tomatoes, cut into ½-in. pieces Small bunch basil, leaves torn 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp 3 oz mozzarella, grated (about 1 cup) 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan 1 Heat oven to 425°F. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a 12-in. oven-safe skillet over medium-low heat. Add the bread and toss in the oil to coat, then season with ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the bread is golden brown and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. 2 Transfer the bread to a plate, then add the remaining Tbsp oil and the garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the garlic starts to turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper and cook, tossing occasionally, until the juices start to release, 5 to 7 minutes. Fold in half the basil. 3 Fold the shrimp and bread into the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and Parmesan; bake until the shrimp are opaque throughout and cheese is golden brown and bubbling, 14 to 16 minutes. Scatter the remaining basil on top and serve immediately. PER SERVING 348 CAL, 17.5 G FAT (5 G SAT FAT), 163 MG CHOL, 1,089 MG SOD, 33 G PRO, 23 G CAR, 2 G FIBER

Tearing the bread rather than cutting it

For a sweet skillet dessert, turn to page 152. W O M A N S D AY. C O M / M A R C H 2 0 1 7

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Choose your skillet wisely

Enter for a chance to win one of these WD Kitchen– approved skillets. For details, see page 151.

These casseroles require a 12-in. broiler-safe skillet that’s at least 2 in. deep. That means nonstick is out and cast-iron or stainless steel is in. Our favorites: Lodge preseasoned 12-in. cast-iron skillet, $37; lodgemfg.com

Lagostina 12-in. Martellata Hammered copper, $149; bedbathandbeyond.com

When it comes to cast iron, Lodge’s preseasoned pans are an affordable option that will last a lifetime. Bonus: The more you use it, the more nonstick it becomes. Avoid soaking in water or scrubbing with soap.

This beauty has three layers of metal and an aluminum core, which aids in even cooking and keeps the pan from warping in the oven. To prevent sticking, make sure the pan is hot before you put in your ingredients.

SPICED BEEF HOT POT ACTIVE 35 MIN TOTAL 2 HR 20 MIN SERVES 4 TO 6 COST PER SERVING $4.15

2 Tbsp olive oil 2 lbs lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1½-in. pieces Kosher salt and pepper 4 medium carrots, cut into 2-in. pieces 1 medium onion, sliced Rounded ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground allspice 2 bay leaves 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 Tbsp flour ½ cup dry red wine 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes 2½ lbs russet potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and sliced ⅓ in. thick 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving 1 Heat oven to 325°F. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a 12-in. oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef with ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Working in two batches, brown the beef on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes; transfer to a bowl. 2 Reduce heat to low, add the remaining Tbsp oil along with the carrots and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Return the beef to the pan (along with any juices) and add the cinnamon, allspice and bay leaves; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

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3 Sprinkle the ﬂour over the top and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine and bring to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits, then add the tomatoes (including their liquid). 4 Return to a simmer, then remove from heat. Arrange the potatoes in a spiral on top of the beef and vegetable mixture, slightly overlapping them. Brush with half the butter and sprinkle with ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Cover the skillet, transfer to the oven and bake until the beef and potatoes are tender, 1½ to 1¾ hours. Remove from oven. 5 Heat broiler. Brush the potatoes with the remaining butter and broil until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired. PER SERVING 741 CAL, 30 G FAT (12 G SAT FAT), 167 MG CHOL, 803 MG SOD, 55 G PRO, 64 G CAR, 7 G FIBER

CHORIZO CHILAQUILES ACTIVE 30 MIN ✦ TOTAL 40 MIN ✦ SERVES 4 COST PER SERVING $1.95

1 lb tomatillos, husked, washed and quartered 2 jalapeños 1 large white onion, cut into 8 pieces 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled ½ bunch cilantro 2 oz fresh chorizo, removed from skins ½ cup chicken broth 8 oz tortilla chips 4 oz Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated 4 radishes, very thinly sliced 1 avocado, cut into small pieces 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime) 1 Heat oven to 425°F. Heat a 12-in. oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat

NO LID? Not all lids are oven-safe. If you’re not sure about yours, simply cover the skillet with foil, making sure there is a tight ﬁt all the way around.

and cook the tomatillos, 1 jalapeño, the onion and garlic, shaking the pan occasionally, until tender and slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. 2 Peel the garlic and remove the seeds from the cooked jalapeño, if desired. Transfer all of the ingredients to a food processor and purée until smooth. Roughly chop half the cilantro (including the stems), transfer to the food processor and pulse to combine. 3 Wipe out the skillet, add the chorizo and cook over medium heat, breaking up with the back of a spoon, until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate and wipe out the skillet. 4 Return the tomatillo mixture to the skillet along with the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the chips and gently turn to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle the cheese on top; bake until the cheese is bubbling and melted and the chips are starting to crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. 5 Meanwhile, pick the remaining cilantro leaves and transfer to a medium bowl. Very thinly slice the remaining jalapeño and add to the bowl. Add the radishes, avocado and lime juice and gently toss to combine. Spoon over the ﬁnished chilaquiles and top with the crispy chorizo. PER SERVING 554 CAL, 31.5 G FAT (8.5 G SAT FAT), 36 MG CHOL, 591 MG SOD, 16 G PRO, 57 G CAR, 10 G FIBER

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400-Calorie (or Less!)

DINNERS These lightened-up recipes are packed with ﬂavor and won’t leave you hungry. Eat up!

GINGERY MEATBALL SOUP WITH BOK CHOY For the meatballs, we mixed ground chicken with garlic and herbs and broiled the meat before ﬂoating them in the broth. ACTIVE 25 MIN ✦ TOTAL 30 MIN ✦ SERVES 4 COST PER SERVING $2.30

¼ 1 ½ 6 1 1 4

3-in. piece fresh ginger large egg scallions, finely chopped clove garlic, finely chopped Kosher salt and pepper cup bread crumbs lb ground chicken cup fresh cilantro, chopped cups low-sodium chicken broth red chili, thinly sliced medium carrot, thinly sliced heads baby bok choy (about 12 oz), trimmed, leaves separated

1 Heat broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil. Grate enough ginger for 1 Tbsp and thinly slice the remainder. 2 In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, scallions, garlic, grated ginger and 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper. Stir in the bread crumbs and let sit 2 minutes. Add the chicken and cilantro and mix to combine. 3 Form the meat mixture into 1½-in. balls (about 20 total) and place on the prepared baking sheet. Broil until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. 4 Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring the broth, chili and sliced ginger to a boil. Add the carrot and simmer for 1 minute. Add the bok choy and simmer until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the meatballs and stir in additional cilantro, if desired. PER SERVING 290 CAL, 13 G FAT (4 G SAT FAT), 138 MG CHOL, 548 MG SOD, 31 G PRO, 15 G CAR, 2 G FIBER

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SWEET AND SOUR PORK E AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY A L T We used only a half pound of pork in this dish to save money and calories without sacriﬁcing ﬂavor. The crunchy vegetables paired with hoisin and lime are so tasty, you won’t miss the extra meat. ACTIVE 30 MIN ✦ TOTAL 30 MIN ✦ SERVES 4 ✦ COST PER SERVING $1.33

1 cup long-grain white rice 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp canola oil 2 carrots, cut into matchsticks 1 red pepper, sliced

½ lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced Kosher salt and pepper 1 cup bean sprouts (optional) 2 scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal

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1 Cook the rice according to package directions. In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin, lime juice and 1 Tbsp water; set aside. 2 Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots and red pepper and cook, tossing frequently, until the vegetables are just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. 3 Return the skillet to medium-high heat and heat the remaining Tbsp oil.

Season the pork with ¼ tsp each salt and pepper and cook, tossing twice, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the hoisin mixture and cook for 1 minute. 4 Return the vegetables to the skillet, add the bean sprouts (if using) and cook, tossing, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve over the rice and sprinkle with the scallions. PER SERVING 317 CAL, 9 G FAT (1 G SAT FAT), 37 MG CHOL, 304 MG SOD, 15 G PRO, 43 G CAR, 3 G FIBER

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW Using a slow cooker omits the need to sauté ingredients in oil and gives you a warming, hearty one-pot dish spiced with cumin, ginger and cinnamon. ACTIVE 10 MIN ✦ TOTAL 5 HR 10 MIN OR 7 HR 10 MIN SERVES 4 ✦ COST PER SERVING $1.64

1 28-oz can whole tomatoes ½ cup raisins 2 tsp ground cumin 1½ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground cinnamon Kosher salt and pepper 1 red onion, cut into ½-in. wedges ½ medium butternut squash (about 1 lb), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-in. pieces 1 cup couscous ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 15-oz can chickpeas, rinsed

378 CALORIES PER SERVING

1 Place the tomatoes (and their juices) in a 5- to 6-qt slow cooker, breaking them up slightly. Add the raisins, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper and mix to combine. 2 Add the onion and squash and cook, covered, until the squash is tender, 5 to 7 hours on low or 3 to 5 hours on high. 3 Ten minutes before serving, cook the couscous according to package directions; fold in the cilantro. Gently fold the chickpeas into the stew and cook, covered, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Serve over the cilantro couscous.

PER SERVING 378 CAL, 2 G FAT (0 G SAT FAT), 0 MG CHOL, 889 MG SOD, 13 G PRO, 83 G CAR, 11 G FIBER

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH APPLE, LENTIL AND SPINACH SALAD Low-calorie condiments are a great way to amp up flavor. In this recipe, we coated chicken with balsamic vinegar and squeezed lemon juice over a salad starring filling, fiber-rich lentils.

398 CALORIES PER SERVING

FROM TOP: RAYMOND HOM; JONNY VALIANT.

ACTIVE 15 MIN ✦ TOTAL 25 MIN ✦ SERVES 4 ✦ COST PER SERVING $2.57

3 Tbsp olive oil 4 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt and pepper 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 green apple, cut into small pieces 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 15-oz can lentils, rinsed 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

1 Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with ½ tsp each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Remove from heat, add the vinegar to the skillet and turn the chicken to coat. 2 Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the scallions, apple, celery, lemon juice, remaining 2 Tbsp oil, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Fold in the lentils, spinach and parsley. Serve with the chicken.

PER SERVING 398 CAL, 13 G FAT (1 G SAT FAT), 98 MG CHOL, 453 MG SOD, 47 G PRO, 24 G CAR, 10 G FIBER

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HEALTHY MEAL IN 20 MINUTES

WHY IT’S GOOD FOR YOU

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SESAME-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH CHILI LIME SLAW

Sesame Chicken & Chili Lime Slaw

is rich in vitamin K, which helps calcium bind to your bones

Heat oven to 425°F. In a bowl, beat 2 large egg whites with ½ tsp salt. Dip four 5-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the egg whites, letting any excess drip off, then coat in ½ cup sesame seeds. Heat a large castiron skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp oil, then the chicken, and cook on one side until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Turn, transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together ¼ cup lime juice, 1 Tbsp ﬁnely grated fresh ginger, 1 tsp honey and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper; stir in 1 thinly sliced red chili. Toss with 5 cups shredded red cabbage and 2 large carrots (coarsely grated). Fold in ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves. Serve with the chicken.

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ACTIVE 20 MIN ✦ TOTAL 20 MIN SERVES 4 ✦ COST PER SERVING $3.75

WHY THEY’RE GOOD FOR YOU

Sesame seeds contain iron, which brings oxygen to your muscles and brain, keeping you

PER SERVING 355 CAL, 16 G FAT (2.5 G SAT FAT), 78 MG CHOL, 515 MG SOD, 36 G PRO, 19 G CAR, 6 G FIBER

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Sweet Shamrocks You’re in luck—these St. Paddy’s Day cupcakes are so easy to make!

MIKE GARTEN. PROP STYLIST: KRISTINE TREVINO.

Fill each hole of a lined mini mufﬁn pan with 1½ Tbsp cupcake batter. Place a small ball of foil on the side of each liner to create an indent. Place 2 small rectangles of foil (3 sheets thick) on opposite sides of the liners to create small hearts. Bake as directed and let cool. Frost each cupcake with 1 tsp buttercream, then dip in green sanding sugar. Arrange 3 or 4 cupcakes with pointed sides touching and add a

Add some dandelions! Dip frosted cupcakes in yellow sprinkles. Cut zigzags from green sour straps and attach them to the outside of each liner with buttercream.

and buttercream frosting recipes at womansday.com/clovercupcakes.

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SHORT (and Sweet) RIBS WD’s new columnist Ayesha Curry shares a quick-to-prep,

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whole family can cozy up to.

home is the most important meal of the day. I’m always on the hunt for new ideas that are healthy and easy but not lacking in flavor. This dish was one of those slam-dunk successes.” AYESHA

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A cut above

“Short ribs are my favorite cut of meat, because they can be transformed into anything. Here, apple cider vinegar tangy taste.” AYESHA

WITH PICKLED ONIONS ACTIVE 20 MIN ✦ TOTAL 2 HR 45 MIN SERVES 4 ✦ COST PER SERVING $4.41

1 Tbsp olive oil 2 lbs boneless beef short ribs Kosher salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 2-in. piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 2 cups low-sodium beef broth ½ cup apple cider vinegar, plus more for the onions 1 8-oz can crushed pineapple ¼ cup brown sugar ½ small red onion Smashed potatoes and sautéed spinach, for serving 1 Heat oven to 300°F. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the short ribs with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper and cook until browned, 5 to 6 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. 2 Reduce heat to low, add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the broth, vinegar, pineapple (including juices) and sugar and mix to combine. Return the

short ribs to the pot and cover. Transfer to the oven and cook until the beef is very tender and easily pulls apart, 1½ to 2 hours. 3 Twenty minutes before the ribs are done, quick-pickle the onions: Thinly slice the red onion, place in a medium bowl and cover with cider vinegar. Let sit, tossing twice, until ready to serve. Drain the vinegar before serving. 4 Transfer the ribs to a plate and the sauce to a fat separator; let sit for 5 minutes. Discard the fat. Serve the ribs and sauce over smashed potatoes and sautéed spinach, if desired, and top with the pickled red onions. PER SERVING 657 CAL, 50 G FAT (20 G SAT FAT), 105 MG CHOL, 364 MG SOD, 25 G PRO, 26 G CAR, 1 G FIBER

For more family favorite recipes, pick up a copy of Ayesha’s first cookbook, The Seasoned Life (Little, Brown and Company).

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Weeknight Dinners Tasty, family-pleasing recipes that don’t take a lot of effort or ingredients.

Pork chops and garlicky tomatoes with Parmesan polenta

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Fear not the anchovies! They melt into the tomatoes, creating an extratasty sauce.

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2 Tbsp olive oil 4 small bone-in pork chops (about 1 in. thick) Kosher salt and pepper 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes, drained ½ cup dry white wine 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary needles, finely chopped ¾ cup instant polenta ¼ cup grated Parmesan Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving 1 Heat oven to 425°F. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chops with ¼ tsp each salt and pepper and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. 2 Reduce heat to mediumlow, add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, wine, anchovies, rosemary and ¼ tsp pepper and bring to a simmer. 3 Nestle the chops in the tomatoes and roast until the chops are just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. 4 Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Gradually whisk in the polenta, then cook, whisking frequently, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the Parmesan, the remaining Tbsp oil, ¼ tsp salt and ⅛ tsp pepper. Serve the pork and tomatoes over the polenta and sprinkle with parsley, if desired. PER SERVING 556 CAL, 23 G FAT (7.5 G SAT FAT), 143 MG CHOL, 817 MG SOD, 48 G PRO, 36 G CAR, 4 G FIBER

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B U D G E T - F R I E N D LY

Linguine with spinach, bacon and clam sauce

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oz linguine slices bacon, cut into ½-in. pieces Tbsp olive oil cloves garlic, thinly sliced tsp crushed red pepper flakes cup dry white wine 6-oz can chopped clams cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 bunch spinach, stems discarded Grated Parmesan, for serving

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to the pot. 2 Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel– lined plate. 3 Discard all but 2 Tbsp of the drippings; add the oil, then the garlic and red pepper. Cook over medium 1

Clams are a great source of protein and have some of the lowest known mercury levels among seafood.

heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. 4 Add the wine and clams (with their juices) and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley. 5 Toss the pasta with the spinach, then the sauce and the reserved bacon. Serve with Parmesan, if desired. PER SERVING 538 CAL, 19.5 G FAT (5.5 G SAT FAT), 27 MG CHOL, 522 MG SOD, 21 G PRO, 70 G CAR, 4 G FIBER

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UNDER 450 CALORIES

Tex-Mex meat loaf sandwiches ACTIVE 25 MIN

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SERVES 4

PER SERVING

1 large egg 2 tsp ground cumin Kosher salt and pepper 1 oz tortilla chips, finely crushed (you should get about ⅓ cup) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 lb lean ground beef 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 2 Tbsp cider vinegar 1 Tbsp brown sugar Pinch ground cinnamon 4 pieces country bread, toasted 3 oz extra-sharp cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese, coarsely grated Green salad and sliced avocado, for serving 1 Heat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. In a bowl, beat the egg and 2 Tbsp water with the cumin and ½ tsp each salt and pepper; stir in the tortilla chips. Mix in the garlic and cilantro, then the beef until just incorporated. 2 Shape into two 5 × 2-in. loaves, transfer to the prepared baking sheet and roast until the internal temperature reaches 150°F, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven; increase heat to broil. 3 Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, cinnamon and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. 4 Spread the tomato chutney on the toast, top with slices of meat loaf, sprinkle with cheese and broil until melted, if desired. Serve with a green salad and sliced avocado, if desired. PER SERVING 448 CAL, 20.5 G FAT (9 G SAT FAT), 141 MG CHOL, 814 MG SOD, 33 G PRO, 32 G CAR, 2 G FIBER

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Tortilla chip crumbs act as a binder, are less dense than bread crumbs and taste delicious.

PANTRY STAPLE

Tomato chutney is a quick-tomake condiment that’s packed with ﬂavor. Double the recipe (it keeps in the refrigerator for up to two weeks), then swirl it into scrambled eggs, spread it on sandwiches or pair it with skirt steak, pork or lamb chops.

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MEALS INSPIRED BY ™ YOU. MADE WITH REAL INGREDIENTS YOU CAN PRONOUNCE

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Coconut curry chicken and chickpeas ACTIVE 15 MIN ● TOTAL 4 HR 15 MIN OR 7 HR 15 MIN ● SERVES 4

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1 In a 5- to 6-qt slow cooker, whisk together the coconut milk, curry power, coriander, cayenne and ½ tsp salt. Mix in the carrots, garlic and onion. 2 Add the chicken, turn to coat, then cook, covered, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through and can easily break apart, 6 to 7 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high. 3 Twenty minutes before serving, cook the rice according to package directions. Add the chickpeas to the slow cooker and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Squeeze in the lime juice. 4 Serve the chicken and chickpeas over the rice and top with cilantro. Serve with extra lime wedges, if desired. PER SERVING 555 CAL, 15 G FAT (7 G SAT FAT), 160 MG CHOL, 521 MG SOD, 44 G PRO, 62 G CAR, 9 G FIBER

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6 cloves garlic, sliced 1 cup frozen corn, thawed ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped ½ cup dry white wine or dry vermouth

1 Heat oven to 425°F. Place the potatoes in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover and bring to a boil. Add 1 tsp salt, reduce heat and simmer until just tender, 15 to 18 minutes. 2 Reserve ½ cup of the cooking liquid, drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash with 2 Tbsp oil, ¼ tsp each salt and pepper, and 2 Tbsp of the reserved cooking liquid (adding more liquid if necessary). 3 While the potatoes are cooking, in a large baking dish, toss the shrimp with the remaining 2 Tbsp oil and 1 tsp Old Bay. Add the garlic, corn, parsley and wine and toss to combine; sprinkle with the remaining ½ tsp Old Bay. Roast until the shrimp are opaque throughout, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with the potatoes. PER SERVING 425 CAL, 15.5 G FAT (2.5 G SAT FAT), 214 MG CHOL, 1,461 MG SOD, 29 G PRO, 41 G CAR, 3 G FIBER

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f you feel like you’re dragging and even coffee won’t help, here’s hope. A new study in the Journal of Positive Psychology found that creative activities such as cooking a new dish, knitting and journaling can pep you up and increase your overall well-being. Experts suspect the lift comes from the inspiring groove you get into when working on an interesting task, and the burst of joy that comes from making something with your own two hands. And it doesn’t have to be a major undertaking to reap the perks: Next time a slump hits, try doodling it away.

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Now that many activity trackers tally power walking, there’s added motivation to move faster (if Fido allows it).

Attention all leg jigglers: You’re doing your body a favor, says a recent study in The American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology. Lower-body ﬁdgeting increases circulation in the legs, which can combat some of the negative effects of sitting, including cramping and reduced blood ﬂow to the heart (a contributor to arterial disease). So go ahead, bob your leg—heck, do both at once to maximize the perk.

Speed It Up! If you can’t seem to reach 10,000 steps per day, worry not. You can make up for lower numbers by going faster with the ones you are able to ﬁt in, says a study out of Oregon State University. Researchers found that people had improved health markers (like better waist circumferences and HDL cholesterol) when 3,000 or more of their daily steps were brisk. Once you get the quick steps down, bump up your step count for even more health beneﬁts.

That’s how many extra calories you consume the day after a night of missed shut-eye, according to a new British study. Sleep plays a role in regulating hormones, including those that help you control hunger and fullness, so logging fewer hours may throw the process out of whack. The best remedy: Turn in at a decent hour with the Go to Bed app, which reminds you to hit the sheets. (free; iTunes)

SOURCE: John M. Schuna Jr., PhD, assistant professor of kinesiology, School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, Oregon State University

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This sweetener is a migraine trigger for some, so check the ingredient list on lowfat yogurts to make sure there’s none hidden inside.

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WANT TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE? Go to womansday.com /livelonger2017 to apply for the 2017–2018 Live Longer & Stronger Challenge. Selected participants will work with Joy Bauer, RDN, and top experts from the Mayo Clinic.

he live longer & stronger challenge— headed by Joy Bauer, RDN, with guidance from experts at the Mayo Clinic—is about more than just lowering the numbers on the scale. Some of these women walked more

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,¡P ƞRW FN D ƒ J Q L N R R / MY MOTIVATION: “When my mom passed away from heart failure six years ago, Wilmington, NC I couldn’t bring myself to exercise, and food became LOST: 60 lbs my friend. Then, in 2014, I lost my father, who had a history of high blood pressure. I kept it together and continued to go to work and church, even though inside I felt so broken. It wasn’t until I met with my physician in December 2015 that I realized I was heading down an unhealthy road. I needed to lose weight, move more and overhaul my eating habits to combat my family history of heart failure, high blood pressure and diabetes.” SIMPLE CHANGES, BIG RESULTS: “I thought I was walking a decent amount, but once I started using a Fitbit, I saw that I was barely logging 2,000 steps a day. So, I walked in the park with my 18-year-old son to figure out how many loops it would take to reach 10,000 steps. Hitting that target then became routine for me, and I bumped up my goal to achieve 15,000 to 20,000 steps per day. I also made a point to move every hour and ramped up how much produce I eat. Before my fruit smoothies were just that—fruit, but my new favorite blend is banana, leafy greens, carrots and cucumber.” MY HEART WIN: “I used to put salt on practically everything—even watermelon. But since I’ve cut back on sodium, I’ve lost a whole ring size! I’ve also lowered my blood pressure, LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol and triglycerides.”

Jacqueline Gilmore-Jackson, 48

JACQUELINE’S SECRET TO SUCCESS

Beat the Morning Rush “The old me would race into work and be stressed all day. Now, I get in 20 minutes early and take two laps around the building, which helps me feel focused.”

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LOST: 52 lbs

V A N I T TA’ S SECRET TO SUCCESS

Make Use of Downtime “While my dinner is cooking, I march in place to log more steps. If I’m watching TV, I walk around during commercial breaks. It’s all about using the time you have and getting creative.”

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MY MOTIVATION: “I always knew my habits weren’t great, but it seemed like such a big commitment to try to both eat right and exercise. Then, in November 2015, I stopped in to get a health screening at work and I found out I was pre-diabetic. Hearing that diagnosis was a wakeup call—type 2 diabetes is a heartrisk factor, particularly in women. I have a family history of heart disease, and my dad has type 2 diabetes. I’ve seen him struggle over the years with insulin injections for his diabetes, and knowing that I’m terrified of needles got me thinking—I don’t want to develop a disease that I have the power to prevent.” SIMPLE CHANGES, BIG RESULTS: “I recently moved to a different state and started teaching at a new elementary school. I learned that even when life’s chaotic, you still have to make time for yourself. In the past, I used to overcommit, but I’ve started to say, “Let me get back to you,” rather than rush to yes. This allows me to check and see if I truly do have time for it. And sometimes, I just have to say no so I can fit in exercise and healthy meal prepping.” MY HEART WIN: “I feel as energetic BEAT YOUR as I did when I was FAMILY HISTORY a kid! I bought a mini trampoline, You can cut your genetic and my sister heart disease risk by half, jokes I’ll jump a new study found, by not through the smoking, exercising at least roof. I’m also once a week, avoiding no longer preobesity and eating a diet diabetic, which full of veggies, fruits makes me jump and grains. even higher for joy.”

Watch a video featuring the Live Longer & Stronger women at womansday.com/livelonger.

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Melanie McShane, 46 Arcadia, CA

LOST: 34 lbs

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MY MOTIVATION: “At my annual work conference, we always write out our goals for the coming year. Most of my professional ones as a real estate agent get crossed off, but there was always one goal I couldn’t seem to accomplish: lose weight. I struggle with high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high cholesterol, and I’m taking medications for all of them. Plus, I have a family history of heart disease. So this year, when I went to write down that same goal, it clicked—my health needed to be my priority. Because if not now, then when?” SIMPLE CHANGES, BIG RESULTS: “I’ve learned to make easy, healthy recipes that my whole family can enjoy, like sautéed turkey sausage with bell peppers and onions. When I tried to change my eating patterns in the past, I felt isolated from what my husband and son were eating—but now I don’t have to.” MY HEART WIN: “I found out at a recent doctor’s visit that my blood pressure, cholesterol, A1c [a test for diabetes] and triglycerides were significantly down, and that I could cut two medication doses in half, and completely stop taking one.” MEL ANIE’S SECRET TO SUCCESS

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Shout Out Your Goals “I posted on Facebook that I’m trying to get healthier, and the encouragement has been overwhelming. You’d be surprised how many people want to support you.”

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MY MOTIVATION: “My mom suffers from type 2 diabetes, and after a recent health screening I learned I was pre-diabetic. I have four kids, and I want to be able to see them grow up, without struggling with my health for the rest of my life. I also love to run, and have completed a number of marathons, but I stopped because it was discouraging to be one of the slowest out there.” SIMPLE CHANGES, BIG RESULTS: “I realized that you can’t outrun a bad diet. I used to cook about four go-to dishes, but none of them were healthy. I’m now enjoying new, nutritious meals, including fish, which I used to hate!” MY HEART WIN: “I’ve gotten back into running marathons, and at my latest race, I improved my time by 26 minutes. My kids came to watch me and one of my daughters said, ‘Mom, you’re not the last one anymore!’ I’ve also improved all my health markers—blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides—and best of all, I am no longer pre-diabetic.” A MBER’S SECRET TO SUCCESS

Snack Smarter “The afternoon—when the kids come home from school and want to snack—used to be my downfall. Now I have something healthy on hand to munch on, like popcorn or celery with peanut butter.”

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MY MOTIVATION: “In 2004 I had open-heart valve surgery for an Ocean Springs, MS abnormality I was born with. All of the stress I felt LOST: 30 lbs afterward caused me to gain nearly 50 pounds. Eventually I managed to lose 18 pounds, but then in 2013 I suffered a heart attack, due to spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). I fell back into hopelessness because my doctors couldn’t tell me what I should do to keep it from happening again. So I decided that no matter what, I needed to focus on the things I could change, like my diet and exercise. My 5-year-old grandson, Hunter, gave me the push to get started—there are so many years ahead I want to spend together.” SIMPLE CHANGES, BIG RESULTS: “When I’ve tried to lose weight in the past, I felt like I was depriving myself. Now I enjoy treats, but I’m better about portions—I recently made mini pumpkin pies.” MY HEART WIN: “My triglycerides and HDL ‘good’ cholesterol levels are the best they’ve ever been. My doctors are thrilled for me, and I am, too.” M ARYELLEN’S SECRET TO SUCCESS

Enjoy Your Favorite Food, Smarter “I love going out for Mexican food, but I used to order heavy meals and overdo it on chips and salsa. These days, I get fajitas ﬁlled with onions and bell peppers, and I eat fewer chips but lots of healthy salsa.”

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SCAD is an uncommon type of heart attack caused by a sudden tear in the coronary artery, which slows or blocks blood flow. Most SCAD heart attacks occur in women in their 30s to 50s, and usually, those women are healthy and don’t have risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. If you feel any chest pain, pressure or other heart attack signs, seek emergency care.

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SOURCE: Sharonne N. Hayes, MD, cardiologist, WD advisory board member and founder, Women’s Heart Clinic at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

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Transform Yourself! Use these eating tips from the Challenge women to begin a healthy new journey.

NUTRITION EXPERT Joy Bauer, RDN @JoyBauer

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hen it comes to shedding pounds or getting healthy, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. And that’s good news because you can pick and choose the tricks that fit your lifestyle, which is exactly how the five women of the Live Longer & Stronger Challenge (page 102) got big results. Here, some of their slim-down secrets.

AMBER’S FAVORITE TIP

WORKED FOR ME!

“My breakfast is always the same: egg white omelet with veggies and whole-wheat toast. The combination of protein and complex carbs keeps me full and energized for the morning.”

Repeat, repeat, repeat Don’t feel bad—or uncreative— about eating the same healthy meal or snack every day. Research shows that successful long-term weight-loss maintainers actually share this habit. (It’s less work and stress overall.) Figure out a handful of meals you like and put them into a rotation.

Amber Duncan

MARYELLEN’S FAVORITE TIP

Fill up on fiber first Begin with a vegetable first course—a plate of crispy crudité, a salad or a vegetable soup—at lunch and dinner. Veggies are packed with fiber and water, a power pair that helps fill you up for not many calories, so you’re less likely to load up on heavier fare later.

WORKED FOR ME!

“Instead of eating plain rice, I make a bowl of cauliflower rice and eat it first, followed by a lean protein, like chicken or fish.”

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Attention, ﬁsh-phobes! Salmon is loaded with omega-3 fats, which protect your heart. And it’s lower in fat than beef.

Season well Place a 3-oz ﬁllet on a prepared baking sheet and season with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until the center is opaque and cooked through. Garnish with kale pesto. (Place 4 cups kale, 1 cup basil, ½ cup grated Parmesan, 8 cloves garlic, ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth, salt to taste and ½ tsp pepper in a food processor and blend until combined.) Broccoli is high in antioxidants, including vitamins C and E, but steaming can leave it mushy and ﬂavorless.

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MELANIE’S FAVORITE TIP

It’s easy to veer off course when life throws you a curveball. Get back in control fast by writing down your food, drinks and exercise for three consecutive days, so you’re better able to hold yourself accountable and can spot areas that need a tuneup.

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WORKED FOR ME!

“After a few busy weeks I hit a plateau—so I journaled and realized I was over-ordering at work lunches. I made the correction, and started losing again.” Melanie McShane

Lay out broccoli ﬂorets on a large baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake at 400°F for about 17 minutes.

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The 2017 Red Dress Awards Honorees Meet the amazing women we’re celebrating at the annual Woman’s Day gala in New York City for their work to improve women’s heart health.

Miss Black Alabama USA 2016, registered pediatric nurse, the American Heart Association volunteer

As a health professional and pageant winner, Shai Wilkins has been a leader in raising awareness of heart health. In eighth grade, Wilkins watched her mother have a heart attack. Her mom’s recovery turned out to be a formative event for Wilkins, too. She went on to become an intensive care RN. In 2015 Wilkins won the title of Miss Black Alabama USA, a state

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that ranks high in rates of obese individuals as well as deaths from heart disease. Wilkins chose “The Heart of the Matter” as her platform, and then made it her mission to bring awareness to communities about heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. She frequently gives talks at events and volunteers at Heart Walk events, the American Heart Association’s fundraiser. This year, she created Color Me Healthy and Active, a coloring book filled with illustrations of fruits and vegetables. It encourages kids to make healthy food choices, a key way of nourishing the next generation of healthy hearts. ♥ HER BEST HEARTHEALTH ADVICE: ”Even small changes in your routine have the potential to impact your heart.”

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Janine Austin Clayton, MD Associate director for Research on Women’s Health at the National Institutes of Health (NIH); director of the Ofﬁce of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH), NIH Janine Austin Clayton is leading the NIH’s policy change initiative that requires scientists to include females in research. Although heart disease is the number-one killer of women, scientific findings have historically focused on men. A renowned ophthalmologist who has served as Dr. Clayton found a connection between ocular surface disease and premature ovarian failure in young women, which set the stage for her commitment to rigorous exploration of the role of sex and gender in health. Since assuming the lead role at the ORWH in 2012, Dr. Clayton has addressed gaps in health across their lifespan—and strengthened NIH support for research about female diseases and conditions. She cochairs the NIH Working Group on Women in Biomedical Careers, ensuring women scientists’ continued role in medical advances.

♥ HER TOP HEALTH TIP: “Listen to your body. See the doctor. Ask for help. Our families rely on us, but we can’t help if we’re not taking care of ourselves.”

“Nothing is more invigorating and supportive of the heart than a gathering of fabulous ladies in red celebrating each other and our good health.” Jane Lynch, host of the Red Dress Awards ceremony

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The 2017 CocoaVia award winner!

Holly S. Andersen, MD Director of education and outreach for the Ronald O. Perelman Heart Institute at Presbyterian Hospital– Weill Cornell Medical Center, associate professor of medicine and attending cardiologist

Holly S. Andersen is one of the country’s top advocates for women’s heart health, and a leading authority on preventive cardiology. Not only is she saving lives by educating patients about proactive efforts, she is transforming the medical community’s view of heart disease as she advocates for more attention and research for women. Treatment has largely been based on findings about men, whose hearts are different from women’s. A fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Andersen helped launch the Fight the Ladykiller campaign, created by the Women’s Heart Alliance, in 2014. Through it, Dr. Andersen has been a force in illuminating gender differences in heart disease deaths and educating women of all ages and backgrounds about the health of their hearts. Andersen also directs HeartSmarts at the Ronald O. Perelman Heart Institute, which she helped found in 2011. The faith-based community

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and outreach program aims to empower and educate blacks and Latinos about cardiovascular wellbeing through biblical scripture, making good health inspirational. This year, a study came out in the Journal of Religion and Health acknowledging the effectiveness of the program’s methodology. The doctor’s tireless efforts continue through her work with major health groups. She is a member of the Board of Overseers for the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College and the International Women’s Health Coalition, among others. She also serves on the Leadership Council of the American Heart Association’s Go Red campaign, working to ensure that women have the know-how to keep their hearts healthy for years to come. ♥ HER DAILY HEART-SMART HABITS: “I eat almonds and blueberries most every morning, I am active and I try hard to focus on the part of the glass that is half full.”

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Laila Ali Wellness & ﬁtness expert, former champion boxer, television personality and advocate for the American Heart Association Laila Ali may be known as an undefeated world champion fighter, but she is equally passionate about beating heart disease. She uses her many platforms, such as her healthy lifestyle podcast, Laila Ali Lifestyle, to encourage all women to be proactive in preventing issues by making healthy lifestyle choices. Heart health is especially dear to her—nearly 50% of African-American women have some form of cardiovascular disease. As she’s said, “Most of my mom’s family has high blood pressure. I didn’t want to be the next diagnosed.” The daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, Laila rose to fame in her own

“Getting enough rest and reducing stress makes

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NOURISHING HEARTS for

140 YEARS Here’s a breakfast idea for your heart healthy* lifestyle from Quaker®.

*A heart healthy diet should include whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy, lean protein and legumes, and should limit fat, saturated fat and cholesterol and sodium. For nutritional information on this recipe and to learn more, go to quakeroats.com/hearttalks.

BANANA BREAD OATMEAL I N GR E D I E N TS: 3 Cups fat-free milk 3 Tbsp ﬁrmly packed brown sugar ¾ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp salt (optional) ¼ tsp ground nutmeg 2 Cups Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked) 1 Cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium) 2 Tbsps coarsely chopped toasted pecans

PRE PARAT I ON : In medium saucepan, bring milk, sugar, salt and spices to gentle boil (watch carefully); stir in oats. Return to boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook 1 minute for quick oats, 5 minutes for old fashioned oats or until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove oatmeal from heat. Stir in mashed bananas and pecans. Spoon oatmeal into six cereal bowls. Top with yogurt, sliced bananas and pecan halves, if desired.

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Work Out in Minutes

WD CONTRIBUTOR

Jenna Wolfe @JennaWolfe

llow me to set the scene currently unfolding at my kitchen table: My 3-year-old has filled her beach bucket all the way to the top with water and has wedged in no fewer than 20 Barbie dolls. She apparently needs to move this contraption closer to the living room (which ensures water spills just about everywhere). My 21-month-old has learned how to take off her own diaper and is now running laps through said spilled water. Oh, and my partner is out of town on business, so all parenting duties point to me. Fabulous. It took me a while to realize that “I don’t have time” can also mean “I don’t want to.” Believe me, I get it. No one has time. And after I had my second child in 2014, I didn’t have the fire to lose the baby weight. But I knew I had to get back in shape because at some point, all of the sedentary days could add up to health problems. So how do you do something you don’t want to do? It’s not the most exciting answer, but this was it: I forced myself to

make the tough choices until they became easier. On the days when I didn’t want to exercise, I’d at least put on a sports bra and sneakers. If I looked the part, I felt the part and could muscle my way through a long walk or

You’re the only one who can prioritize your health. Do it for yourself and your family.” a workout. The start of any fitness regimen isn’t easy. If it were, everyone would do it. But in order to turn exercise into a thing you actually do have time for, you just need to get going. To give you a jumpstart, I put together three total-body workouts for you to choose from. They require no equipment, no money and very little space. Get started today! PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 129

Throughout 2017, Jenna will be sharing tips, advice and workouts to help you stay active and motivated.

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Set your alarm just a bit earlier to get this done. 1 30 SEC: Jog in place 2 1 MIN: Apple pickers A. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms straight up in the air. B. Bend your left knee and lift it until your thigh is parallel to the ground. As you raise the knee, lower both arms to meet it. Then, do the same with your right knee. Repeat.

3 30 SEC: Jog in place BUMP IT UP Hold a full water bottle in each hand as you complete the exercise.

4 1 MIN 30 SEC: Chair sits A. Stand in front of a chair. B. Sit down and stand up deliberately, so that you don’t make the slightest noise. Use your core to control the speed at which you sit and stand. Repeat. BUMP IT UP

5 30 SEC: Jog in place 6 1 MIN: Slow mountain climbers Start in a push-up position, hands directly under your shoulders (form a tight line between your heels, knees, hips and shoulders). From that position, bring your right knee up to your chest and then back. Do the same on the left side. Alternate back and forth; try not to let your hips sag.

1 1 MIN: Jumping jacks

2 2 MIN: Inchworm A. Stand with your feet shoulderROUTINE width apart. Bend forward to touch Exercise while your the floor with your pasta is cooking. hands. Walk out until you’re in a A plank position. B. Move your right knee toward your chest, then hold for 20 sec; bring it back. Then move your left knee to your chest for 20 B sec; bring it back. Walk your hands toward your feet and stand up.

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3 1 MIN: Front kicks Stand with arms bent, fists in front of your face. Lift your right knee up and extend it out into a kick. Do the same on your left, alternating back and forth.

4 2 MIN: Cardio butt-kickers Bend your right knee so that your right foot taps your rear. Then switch and bring the left foot back to do the same. That’s 1 rep. Every 10 reps, do 2 squats. Repeat the set.

Hold your arms out to the side as you do it.

5 1 MIN: Jumping jacks 6 3 MIN: ARM STRENGTHENERS Every 30 sec, switch between the following: • Behind-the-back claps Keeping your arms straight, try to clap your hands low behind your back. • Uppercut air punches Bend your knees and tighten your core. With arms bent and by your side, punch straight up to the ceiling, alternating arms, at a rapid pace.

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You’ve been participating in the Live Longer & Stronger Challenge for months now. Overall, what do you hope to accomplish? A M B E R So many things! I hope to ﬁnd changes that I can make and stick with for life. I want to encourage my kids to make healthy choices in order to have a healthy body, and not to look a certain way. I hope to ﬁnd my own empowerment so I can feel that I have the power to take control of my life.

WO M A N ’ S DAY As a teacher and a mother of four children, you’re on your feet all day. How has Vionic helped with that?

Prior to having Vionic shoes, I would stick with one style of shoe that I knew was comfortable. Vionic has reminded me how much I love shoes and that I don’t have to choose between style or comfort. AMBER

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WO M A N ’ S DAY You were already active, but has the Challenge encouraged you to move even more?

A M B E R This challenge has allowed me to make activity more a part of my daily life and a family affair. Vionic has helped because I have comfortable shoes that I can wear in day-to-day life and still be active. I’m not worried about having to change into my running shoes before we go on a family walk or activity, because I know my feet will be comfortable and well-supported.

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HIGH KNEE JOGS

A. Sit on the floor, knees slightly bent and hands behind you, fingertips pointed to your feet. Lift your pelvis off the ground and straighten your elbows. B. Lift your right foot up in the air and bring it back down. Repeat with your left foot. TABLETOP KICKS That’s 1 rep. Keep your glutes squeezed tight. A

minute ROUTINE

This workout equals half a sitcom. 1 3 MIN: ABS & ARMS Every 30 sec, switch between the following: • High knee jogs Stand and draw your right knee to your chest and quickly back down. Do the same with your left as you jog or walk in place. • Tabletop kicks (directions, far right)

BUMP IT UP

Each time you kick your foot up, pause and hold for 3 seconds.

2 15 SEC: Rest

6 30 SEC: Rest

3 3 MIN: CARDIO & CORE Every 30 sec, switch between the following: • Jumping jacks • Forearm plank Place your forearms on the floor, elbows under shoulders and toes on the ground. Squeeze your glutes as you push knees off the ground (your body should form a line from head to feet).

7 4 MIN: BACK TONERS Every 30 sec, switch among the following: • Superman extensions Lie flat on your stomach, arms extended in front of you. At the same time, lift your arms and legs off the floor. Hold for a few seconds, then bring them back down.

4 15 SEC: Rest

HIP THRUSTS

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5 4 MIN: GLUTE BLASTERS Every 30 sec, switch between the following: • Hip thrusts Lie on your back on the floor, knees bent and feet flat, shoulder-width apart. Squeeze glutes and lift rear a few inches off the ground, then place gently back down. • Walk-outs A. Stand up to start. Lower your hands to the floor in front of you. B. Step each foot back until you are in a straight-arm push-up position. Count to 5. C. Then bring each foot back in toward your hands and stand up again.

SUPERMAN EXTENSIONS

• Forward shoulder circles SHOULDER CIRCLES Stand with feet hip-width apart. Extend your arms to your sides, make fists and rotate arms in fast, tight circles in a forward motion. Try not to move the rest of your body. • Front punches Stand with feet hip-width apart. Keeping your core as tight as possible and hips stable, alternate quick punches in front of you. • Backward shoulder circles Stand with feet hipwidth apart. Extend your arms out to your sides, make fists and rotate arms in fast, tight circles in a backward motion.

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Better Sleep Now! Yes, you can wake up refreshed. Knowing how to handle your shut-eye habits will set you up for a restful night.

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TIRED YET WIRED? “Exhausted” best sums up how you feel when you go to bed, yet your mind won’t stop racing: I have to get going on our family vacation plans. Hmm, when’s my turn to do soccer carpool again? Oh, wait, the plumber never did show up to fix the dripping sink—I need to call him. You toss and turn for hours, then feel drained in the morning.

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WAKE UP TOO EARLY? You set your alarm for 6:45 a.m.—too bad you woke up an hour earlier. You feel groggy and tired, but you can’t drift back off. You sleep lighter in the early morning hours, so even moderate light and noise can wake you, such as chirps

HERE’S YOUR FIX If this is a longtime issue, the truth is that your internal body clock may be set for early morning. Hint: Maybe it’s time to stop binge-watching Netﬂix till midnight so you can regularly fall asleep earlier. “You also want to minimize anything that’s even slightly disturbing,” says Frisca Yan-Go, MD, professor of neurology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Hang blackout curtains to limit early morning

HERE’S YOUR FIX Give yourself a decent amount of time to wind down fully before you crawl into bed. “Think of your life as a dimmer into sleep mode, rather than an on/off switch,” recommends Norah Simpson, PhD, clinical assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at Stanford University. “To help get into that mindset, try taking a warm bath or shower and reading a calming book—no thrillers or intense dramas!—that will put you in a sleepy frame of mind.”

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HERE’S YOUR FIX

If your job has you on an afterdark schedule, you may feel like you’re always running on empty. Daylight is key to regulating your body clock, so sleeping while the sun is shining can throw off the sleep/wake cycle. Besides, it can be hard to fall asleep when there are blue skies—not to mention family demands and social events.

The ideal is to have a consistent daytime sleep/ nighttime wake schedule. Your reality is another story—especially if you have kids. Try this, suggests Cathy Goldstein, MD, assistant professor of neurology at the University of Michigan: On the weekend or your day off, go to sleep in the morning right after you get home, wake at 1 p.m., and then live like a rock star by staying up until 3 a.m. and getting up at 11 a.m. That way, you’ll feel less tired than if you tried to go right to a typical day/night schedule. Keep your bedroom dark and quiet, and time meals and other activities to suit your new “day.”

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RESTLESS? Your partner has rolled over, creating a mini mattress earthquake, and now you’re wide awake at 2 a.m. He’s not fully to blame—if you ate a dinner high in saturated fat, such as a burger and fries, it can set you up for wakefulness since your digestive system has to work overtime to break down these foods. Saturated fat can also disrupt the balance of bacteria in your belly, and potentially lower the production of serotonin, a hormone that relaxes your body. Wine is another culprit: A glass (or two) may help you nod off, but tends to interrupt your sleep cycle later on.

HERE’S YOUR FIX The ideal sleep-inducing dinner is a mix of two key things: lean protein (such as tofu, turkey, skinless chicken breast or salmon) and complex carbohydrates (think lentils, sweet potato and quinoa). This combo has been shown to stimulate calming neurotransmitters that help you doze off. If you’ve been lying awake in bed for 20 minutes or so, “whatever you do, don’t take a look at email or go online,” cautions Dr. Goldstein. For one, it could make you worry about the coming day. Instead, head to another room and read or do something else restful with the lights dimmed.

Sleep Better Together You’re lounging in bed at 9:30 p.m., ﬁnishing up your book club read and looking forward to a nice catch-up with

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It’s Showtime! You don’t have to be a Lucas or a Spielberg to make a memorable movie starring your family.

Hold still with the Manfrotto PIXI Smart Mini Tripod with Universal Smartphone Clamp ($34.88; Walmart).

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Search “family vacations” on YouTube for inspiration from other video-savvy parents. Filter by length and rating to ﬁnd the best short ﬁlms, or browse popular channels such as Family Fun Pack and Simply Sims.

VARY THE ANGLE

To create dynamic footage, walk alongside or around your subject or steadily pan the camera across a scene. Rather than ﬁlm at eye level, raise the camera above your head for a bird’s-eye view.

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Capture 5-second highlights of a lengthy recital or “trim” them from your phone videos by entering edit mode, then dragging the arrows at the bottom of the screen to bookend what you want to keep. Save and export.

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Download Splice, a free iPhone app, and tap the plus sign at the top right to build a movie. Select your videos and photos and tap “add,” then ﬁnd a song on the app or your library and tap “done.” Save and share with friends.

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SAVE MORE on Healthcare Are you sick and tired of bloated medical bills? Investigative journalist Frank Lalli has just the prescription to help you lower your costs.

SPEND Less at the Doctor’s Office It’s not easy to get straight answers about healthcare prices. Only a handful of the nation’s 800,000 doctors post their prices in their offices or online. That means you probably won’t have any idea how much a procedure or test costs until you get the bill. Reduce the amount you owe with three simple steps. 1. ASK QUESTIONS When it’s time for a yearly physical or checkup, call your insurance provider first to find out what your policy will fully cover, then tell the doctor’s office that you’re coming in only for those services. 2. REQUEST A DISCOUNT Before you agree to a recommended test or scan, check healthcarebluebook .com, fairhealthconsumer.org and clearhealthcosts .com to get an idea of how much the procedure should cost. Prior to your appointment, ask your doctor’s billing specialist to match or beat it. If the fee is still more than you can afford, inquire about a discount or payment plan. 3. PAY CASH Increasingly, providers will charge a lower price for a service than they could eventually collect from insurance companies if a patient pays in cash.

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SAVE on Your Hospital Stay You’ll be charged for every minute you’re in the hospital, plus extra for each test, service, bandage, meal and tissue. Follow these tips to make your stay as cost-effective as possible: B.Y.O. MEDICATIONS The hospital will usually allow you to bring pills from home that you take regularly to control, say, your cholesterol or diabetes. Bring the meds with you and simply ask for permission to take them rather than getting them from the hospital pharmacy.

GET COPIES OF YOUR TEST RESULTS You’ll want them for your personal medical records and they’ll come in handy when you review your hospital bills. ASK FOR CLEAR GOALS Find out what the staff expects from you before they can safely discharge you, such as getting up and down the hall without a walker or climbing a ﬂight of stairs. Then work on those tasks in order to go home sooner.

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AVOID Common Procedures You May Not Need A team of medical researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York concluded that many common primary care services are of little beneﬁt to patients. Here are three of the top services that the team said are over-performed, overprescribed—and waste billions of dollars. IMAGING FOR MINOR BACK PAIN Routine X-rays, CT scans and MRIs don’t improve symptoms and may lead to more unnecessary tests. SAVE*: $150 on a back X-ray, $300 on a CT scan and $350 on an MRI. CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING Cervical cancer can take 10 to 20 years to develop. Women of average risk from ages 21 to 30 can safely wait three years between Pap smears; 31 to 65, every ﬁve years (with HPV testing); over 65, skip the test. SAVE: $200 per Pap smear.

BONE DENSITY SCANS Researchers say this test makes sense for women over 65 and men over 70 because fracture risk increases with age, but not for healthy younger people. SAVE: $125 to $150.

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had a vision of how things would be when I brought a new dog home for my son, Christopher. I pictured him, then 11, lounging with his new best friend looking happy, calm and completely carefree. The truth is, though Christopher was often happy back then, he was rarely calm and almost never carefree. He was born with a variety of special needs that make it challenging for him to communicate with people. But whenever he met a dog, he lit up. I hoped that our new family pet, Jack, would provide constant companionship and loyal friendship. And I dreamed that a dog would be able to connect with him in a way most people couldn’t.

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As a puppy, Jack had the sleekest black coat. His eyes were little coals that nearly disappeared into his adorable face. There aren’t many things in this world cuter than a Labrador puppy, and it’s a good thing, because there aren’t many things in this world more troublesome either. Jack picked up basic commands quickly, but training Christopher how to treat Jack was a different story. Almost every interaction would end with Christopher in tears. He would play-fight with Jack, and Jack, all riled up, would jump on Christopher, scratching his face and clothes. Christopher’s inability to understand basic cause-and-effect was quickly spoiling their relationship.

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Raising Christopher had already taught me that anything that truly matters requires time and commitment, so I didn’t give up. Day after day, I continued Jack’s training, and began to coach Christopher to be Jack’s leader and to remain calm. For months there wasn’t much progress, but then one day while I was making dinner, a carrot rolled onto the floor. “Situation!” Christopher yelled. Jack came running in and gobbled up the carrot. He sat on the kitchen floor, his eyes locked on Christopher, eager and expectant. I laughed. “How did you teach him that?” I asked Christopher. “Once I dropped a piece of toast and told Jack we had a situation, so now he knows that means there’s food for him,” Christopher said. That was their unlikely beginning. Slowly, they formed a bond. One evening I knocked on Christopher’s door to say good night, and when I opened the door, I saw my boy on the bed sprawled facedown on top of Jack, who was lying on his side. They were both fast asleep. I gently pushed Christopher over, and expected Jack to jump up now that he was free. Instead, he opened one eye, looked at me, then shut it and snuggled closer to Christopher, who nestled against him without waking. Their relationship wasn’t perfect. Christopher could still be excitable, and that often made Jack forget his training and react wildly. But as I crept out of Christopher’s room that night I savored, if only for a moment, a dream come true.

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• U.S. 3 (3.25 mm) double pointed needles or straight needles • Approximately 50 yards of fingering weight yarn for sweater • Approximately 15 yards of fingering weight yarn for scarf • Darning needle or large sewing needle • Mug

1 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 large egg 2 Tbsp light brown sugar 1½ tsp pure vanilla extract 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp cocoa powder ½ tsp baking powder Pinch kosher salt Whipped cream or whipped topping, for serving

PER MUG 667 CAL, 42 G FAT (24 G SAT FAT), 217 MG CHOL, 474 MG SOD, 16 G PRO, 74 G CAR, 11 G FIBER

KNIT MUG KOOZIES RIBBED SWEATER WITH MITTENS* • U.S. 3 (3.25 mm) double pointed needles or straight needles • Approximately 50 yards of fingering weight yarn for sweater • Approximately 10 yards of fingering weight yarn for mittens • 2 hooks from a hook-and-eye set • Darning needle or large sewing needle • Mug

Body Cast on 54 stitches very loosely. Leave a longish tail for finishing. Piece will be worked flat.

Body Multiples of 5 stitches plus 2 (this is important as you work out your gauge). and below both parts of handle. Stitch up these edges.

Arms Decide which side you prefer handle to be on. Then, pick up approx 18 stitches on the back side of the opening. (For example, if you’d like handle to be on the right side, with opening facing you, pick up stitches on right side of opening.)

Sew edges of arm together down the middle to approx 1" away from the start. Follow above directions on other side along the center of piece.

Repeat these 4 rows as pattern. [yfrn: Yarn forward round needle. Bring yarn forward under the needle, over the top and then back around to the front, increasing 1 stitch. (You will purl next stitch.)]

With mitten yarn, pick up 7 stitches. Knit 2 rows. To make thumb, bind off first 2 stitches; knit to end of row (5 stitches). Thumb should be pointing upward. Knit 2 rows. Next row: K2tog, K1, K2tog.

Cast on 56 stitches very loosely. Leave a longish tail for finishing. Piece will be worked flat.

Work in pattern to desired height (minus last rib section), approx 20 rows. Decrease back to 56 stitches with a K2tog as you begin 1x1 rib again for 3 rows. Bind off very loosely. Try sweater on mug and mark how deep you can make the join above and below both parts of handle. Stitch up these edges.

Scarf Cast on 6 stitches.

Weave in all ends. Sew hook to inside of mitten.

Pocket Cast on 8 stitches. Work in stockinette for 5 rows. Work in 1x1 rib for 3 rows, then bind off. With darning needle and yarn, sew pocket on sweater. Hook mittens in place.

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[psso: Pass slipped stitch over.]

Increase 1 stitch to 57 stitches.

Mittens Work in garter stitch.

Stockinette for 23 rows (knit right side rows and purl wrong side). Do an edge stitch for finished sides (slip first stitch at beginning and end of knit rows).

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Row 4: Repeat Row 2.

Work in 1x1 (K1, P1) rib for 3 rows.

Next row: K2tog, K1.

Try sweater on mug and mark how deep you can make the join above

Row 3: (RS) *P2, slip 1, K2, yfrn, psso the last 3 stitches, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, P2.

and your tension will affect the ﬁnal project, so knit a small swatch before you start.

Next row: Bind off all stitches.

Bind off very loosely in rib pattern, leaving a longish tail.

Row 2: K2, *P3, K2, repeat from * to end.

Work in stockinette for approx 20 rows. Try sweater on mug and see how arm reaches across mug. Bind off, QUICK TIP leaving a long tail. The type of yarn

Work in 1x1 (K1, P1) rib for 5 rows.

Work in 1x1 rib for 5 rows.

Row 1: (RS) *P2, K3, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, P2.

Work in 1x1 (K1, P1) rib with an edge stitch (slip first stitch at beginning and end of knit rows). Work to desired length around the girth of mug. Bind off. Make fringe (3 for each end). Sew scarf around top of sweater.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Place finished sweater on mug after baking cake, to avoid putting metal hook-and-eye in microwave.

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Place the butter and chocolate in a 10- to 12-oz round mug and microwave in 20-second intervals until smooth; let cool for 5 minutes. 2 Add the egg, sugar and vanilla to the mug and mix to combine. Add the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt to the mug and mix to combine. Microwave on high until still slightly underbaked in the middle, about 90 seconds. Serve with whipped cream or topping, if desired. 1

Knitting instructions are for a mug measuring 9" around.

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1½ 1½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp kosher salt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs ½ tsp pure vanilla extract ¾ cup whole milk 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-hole muffin pan with 8 paper liners. 2 In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. 3 Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to medium and add the eggs, one at a time, beating each until incorporated before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla. 4 Reduce mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk and beating just until incorporated. 5 Reserve ¾ cup batter, then divide the remaining batter among the

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½ Tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the skillet ⅔ cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp kosher salt 2 large eggs 1 cup sugar 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and cored 1 6-oz pkg blackberries, halved ½ cup pecans, roughly chopped Whipped cream, for serving 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-in. cast-iron skillet. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.

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Ozark Pudding See page 151 for recipe.

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Although not technically a pudding, this simple dessert gets its name from the Ozark region in the Midwest, where it originated. As it bakes, the nut-andapple-ﬁlled batter forms a crisp cookie crust over a gooey, pecan pie–like ﬁlling. TODAY’S T WIST

Missouri-born Harry Truman loved Ozark pudding so much that his wife, Bess, put it in the Congressional Club Cookbook during his presidency.

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CHRIS COURT. PROP STYLIST: LUCY TWEED.

When we made our 1975 version, it fell after baking— a sign of too much baking powder—so we halved the

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