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Months of low humidity and heat blasting in your home have likely left your hair, skin, and body in need of a tall drink of moisture. Learn how to outsmart the sly wintertime culprits that make you feel parched from head to toe, and then send yourself on a balmy full-body retreat. Wield Warm Water
Long, steamy showers may feel soothing when it s cold outside, but they strip the body of moisture, says New York dermatologist Marina Peredo. The same goes for often-sanitized hands: Wash them with tepid water to avoid drawing out your natural oils.
Students often have to spend entire days staring at screens. When Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlines plans to relax lockdown measures on Monday, any news about the reopening of secondary schools will be keenly followed. Johnson had said previously that schools’ reopening was a priority and there had been speculation that primary schools would be first to reopen from March 8. However, teachers’ unions said in a statement that opening too early could potentially be “reckless” and raise infection rates significantly. Many teenagers are, however, desperate to go back to school for reasons such as having missed out on practical lessons, difficulties in accessing technology, too much screen time and struggles with mental health and morale.
Kerry is preparing to ramp-up promotion of its plant-based innovation service to brands in APAC and the Middle East, while also doubling down on emerging taste trends and better-for-you product innovation.
League of Kitchens
When Lisa Gross first lived on her own after college, working as an English teacher, she tried to re-create her grandmother s Korean dishes, but they never tasted quite the same. I realized that most culinary knowledge is passed down among women, in an oral tradition, she says. In 2014, after completing her master s in participatory public art, Gross set out to give these women a bigger audience, and launched League of Kitchens with six hosts hailing from around the globe. The workshops went virtual last March, offering welcome community during the pandemic. We ve had families and groups of former college roommates use it to connect from around the country, says Gross. Most of us can t have new experiences right now, so it s magical to discover something at home.
From prep to plating, Diamond Crystal
($16.96 for three pounds, walmart.com) is our go-to. Its large crystals taste clean, not bitter, and are less dense than the standard table variety, so you get good coverage without adding too much sodium. We keep ours in a cellar with a lid, which prevents clumping and makes it easy to dip in fingers and scatter. Form a Foundation
Season as you cook, not just before serving. This builds in flavor, whether you re sautéing onions or grilling chicken. Most natural foods don t contain much (if any) sodium, but take care to use items like reduced-sodium soy sauce and reduced-sodium broths in recipes to better control the amount in a dish and the final taste.