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Resveratrol belongs to a group of antioxidant-rich polyphenols called stilbenoids and has been identified in more than 70 plant species, including many ingredients you already know and love: Grapes (particularly the skins and seeds) Peanuts Pistachios Blueberries Cranberries Dark chocolate Itadori tea (Japanese knotweed tea) Red wine This plant-based compound offers a host of healthy benefits—besides making red wine and dark chocolate smart ways to indulge (in moderation). In fact, daily wine consumption (up to one 5-ounce glass for women and up to two 5-ounce glasses for men per day) is believed to be the reason the French live long lives and suffer from fewer cardiometabolic conditions....

To buy: $37; amazon.com. “I don’t know how I have survived 30-something winters without these pants,” wrote one five-star reviewer who titled their review “The best winter pants.” They continued, “They are, quite frankly, the pants of my dreams… The exterior material is great, the interior fuzzy material is SO warm and covers the entire inside of the pants. These joggers will keep you WARM!” Just like other sweatpants, this teddy-lined pair also features an elastic waistband and a drawstring closure, so you’re able to adjust how your sweatpants fit....

“Two or three at a time should be fine for most skincare products,” says Peterson Pierre, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Los Angeles. “If it’s a dozen, I would caution against it because ingredients do expire, and you want to ensure maximum freshness and potency.” Using expired products isn’t great for your skin either—at best, the product won’t be as effective; at worst, it can irritate skin and give you contact dermatitis, according to Harshal Ranglani, MD, a clinical and aesthetic dermatologist....

Their property is located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Brentwood, which is filled with the type of young families Morford and Lincoln love to take on as clients. “They’re often enthusiastic, and looking to plant some roots to create lasting memories,” Lincoln notes. This project already had the basics covered, given that it was set in a bright, blank slate of a room filled with white walls and natural light....

Make this spaghetti squash parmesan recipe on a weeknight for the family, on Saturday night for guests, or as a vegetarian holiday main. Since the meal is hearty, we guarantee meat-eaters will forget there is no chicken involved. If your market only has small squashes, don’t fret! Buy two and follow the recipe, dividing the mixture between the four halves.

Fortunately, with a little strategizing, you can still get your sparkle on this holiday season. Try these tips to make sure there’s plenty of bubbly for toasting from Thanksgiving all the way into 2022. “For other domestic sparkling wines, try cool-weather regions,” Edmondsond says. He recommends wines from Los Carneros, which straddles the southern parts of Sonoma and Napa counties; the Sonoma Coast along the Pacific Ocean; and the Willamette Valley in Oregon....

In reality, that run begins as more of a walk. Spring produce comes into season slowly—one here, one there, one delicate vegetable or allium at a time. What’s available when and where will vary, to some degree, by region. But here’s what to look for, generally, now that the season has turned and spring’s first crops are arriving.

This guided wellness journal includes six months worth of gratitude and self-reflection prompts, inspirational quotes, and affirmations. The daily exercises help you feel more empowered, happier, and grateful. Use it in the morning to get started on a positive note, and finish your evening by reflecting on your day. One shopper said, “This journal has changed my life…I’ve never been more grateful than I am today.” To buy: $29 (was $34); amazon....

To buy: $29; amazon.com. The set features an off-the-shoulder ruffled crop top with a modest neckline, and some styles even offer adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit. A padded push-up bra provides a secure hold and lifted look for support that doesn’t feel suffocating, but the padding can be removed if you’d rather rock a more natural aesthetic. Two styles of bottoms give you the option of bearing some skin with side cutouts or concealing more midriff with ruched fabric....

But not all irons are effective and easy to use, so we spent two days testing 31 models in our Lab. Our testers timed how long each iron took to heat up and remove wrinkles from different types of fabric (like cotton, linen, and satin). After evaluating each one for its effectiveness, design, portability, and overall value, we narrowed it down to the recommendations on this list. We also consulted Madeline Miller, product specialist at The Laundress, for tips on how to use and maintain an iron....

To determine the best carpet cleaners, we rounded up 24 of the most popular carpet cleaners on the market and put them through thorough testing in our Lab, evaluating them on their ability to remove various types of stains, as well as their noise level, design, and overall value. Each carpet cleaner was used to clean medium-pile carpet samples stained with wet potting soil, orange juice, ketchup, and fresh coffee....