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kal•ette \ keyl-et' \ n. The love child of the brussels sprout and kale, this new, non-GMO veggie hybrid is rich in vitamins C and K. It’s also milder in flavor than sprouts and more tender than kale, which may draw new fans. Find it in the produce aisle and try it roasted, sautéed, or raw. APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF BUBBLES THAT FORM IN A FLUTE OF CHAMPAGNE OR SPARKLING WINE. FIZZ CAN ENHANCE FLAVOR; TO GET MORE, ANGLE YOUR GLASS WHEN POURING. Source: The Journal of Physical Chemistry B
BIG CRUNCH, BIGGER O’s? An apple a day might be good for you, and really good for your love life. Women who munched at least one apple daily reported better overall sexual function, including increased lubrication, compared with those who ate fewer, says the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Researchers attribute the indications of a more satisfying sexy time to health-hiking polyphenols in the fruit’s skin, which may improve blood flow to the nether regions.
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Holy Crop Oh, yay—yet another reason air pollution sucks: It could negatively affect the nutrients in your food. Protein levels dropped by about 7 percent in wheat grown at the elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) levels scientists predict will occur in the next few decades, reports Nature. High CO2 levels also decreased the amount of zinc and iron in soybeans, peas, wheat, and rice. To find out how to reduce your carbon footprint, take our quiz at Womens HealthMag .com/ Environmental Quiz.
CLOCK WISE FROM TOP LEFT: DAN SAELINGER / TRUNK ARCHIVE; COURTESY OF K ALET TES; MAREN CAUSO
If there’s an upside to rising food prices, it’s that they may be making your meals taste better, according to a recent Cornell University study. People who paid twice as much for an all-you-can-eat buffet rated the food as tastier, more satisfying, and more enjoyable than those who shelled out less dough for the same meal. People generally associate a higher price with a higher-quality product, says study author David Just, Ph.D. Don’t let dollar signs hijack your taste buds, though: No matter what you pay, slow down your eating, chew thoroughly, and savor the flavors.