M ÂC H EThis mild, delicate green grows in swirly rosettes. !t’s high in folic acid, and it’s a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.

PA R S L E YNever underestimate the power of this brightly flavored herb: !t contains abundant antioxidants and folic acid.

S O R R E LSignature characteristics include tenderness and tartness. A half-cup of sorrel contains about half the vitamin C you need for the day.

T U S CA N K A L EThis variety has striking leaves that are rich, almost meaty, in flavor. Filled with calcium, phytonutrients, and vita-mins A, C, and K, it’s one of the most nutrient-dense plants on earth.

M U S TA R D G R E E N SThe smallest leaves add a radishy bite to salads. These greens are packed with antioxidants, such as vitamin E, as well as phytonutrients.

P U R S L A N ESprigs of this green add succulence to salads. !ts health benefits include omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A, C, and E.

M!X !T U PFarmers’ markets are coming back to life, and finding baby leaves of kale, mustard, chard, spin-ach, arugula, and mâche is easy. All you need is a mustardy vinaigrette to bring them into balance.

The season’s first greens are impossible to resist. At least we think so. But if you need a bit more persuading

(how could something so healthful be so delicious?), these six recipes should do the trick.

P H O T O G R A P H S B Y Con Poulos R E C I P E S B Y Sarah Copeland

LEAFTURNING OVER

A NEWVVOLUME

3LIFT

Cre!te height by r!king your

"ingers !cross your sc!lp, pulling

up the str!nds !s they’re dried.

T!ke c!re to focus the blow dryer’s

concentr!tor nozzle !t the roots.

2FLIP

Add bounce by dry-ing !nd styling

str!nds in the oppo-site direction to

the w!y h!ir is worn. Some judicious b!ck-combing

doesn’t hurt, either.

THE SUPPLIES Shu Uemura Art of

Hair Muroto Volume shampoo,

$48, shuuemura artofhair-usa.com.

John Frieda Luxurious Volume

Root Booster Blow Dry lotion,

$7, johnfrieda.com.

It’s the b!ne of "ine- h!ired women: limp, lifeless locks. M!ny even skip conditioners !nd styling products to !void !nything th!t could weigh h!ir down. But the newest volume builders t!ke !ll th!t into !ccount with lighter tex-tures !nd polymers th!t cre!te lift !nd fullness without le!ving str!nds sticky !nd stiff.

1START AT THE ROOT

Lift products should be !pplied only to roots, s!ys Se!n G!ll!gher, ! stylist !t Serge Norm!nt !t John

Fried! S!lon, in New York City.

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Mel!Find, !n FDA-!pproved, h!ndheld di!gnostic sc!nner, gives derm!tologists ! 3"D view of individu!l moles to help them determine which lesions merit biopsies. “Before, we could only see the surf!ce !nd m!ke !n educ!ted guess,” s!ys M!crene Alexi!des-Armen!k!s, Ph.D., ! derm!tologist in New York City. (B!s!l- !nd squ!mous-cell skin c!ncers !re e!sier to detect !nd di!gnose with the n!ked eye.) Im!ges !re electronic!lly stored to monitor ch!nges between visits; for p!rticip!ting physici!ns, go to mel!"ind.com.

Advances in Melanoma Dete!ion

The Full Spe!rumThe best sunscreen out there? It’s the one you’ll !ctu!lly use.

1. FOR EVERYDAY WEARAveeno Protect + Hydr!te lotion SPF 50, $9, !veeno.com.Sun, chlorine, swe!t, !nd s!lt w!ter !ll dry the skin. This multi-t!sker moisturizes !s it protects.

2 . FOR A NATURAL FORMULACool! F!ce SPF 30 Cucumber moisturiz-ing sunscreen, $32, cool!sunc!re.com.An !rr!y of !ntioxi-d!nts, such !s vit!mins C !nd E !nd org!nic !c!i oil, m!kes it good for your skin, but the fresh cucumber scent m!kes it ! keeper.

3. FOR THE GARDENERBull Frog Mosquito Co!st SPF 30 spr!y, $11, bullfrog.com.Two-in-one protection !g!inst UV !nd pesky bugs (minus the DEET).

4. FOR SENSITIVE SKINCer!Ve sunscreen SPF 50 for f!ce, $15, cer!ve.com.Zinc oxide is ! f!vor-ite of lifegu!rds bec!use it protects !nd st!ys put. This eleg!nt version so!ks in perfectly—no ghostly-white residue.

5. FOR A NEW ALTERNATIVEL’Oré!l Sublime Sun Sheer Protect sun-screen oil SPF 50+, $11, lore!lp!risus!.com.An oil th!t won’t en-cour!ge ! burn? This ultr!light, nongre!sy mix of !rg!n, she!, gr!peseed, !nd sun-#lower oils h!s re!l UV-blocking muscle.

6. FOR THE ACNE-PRONENeutrogen! Cle!r F!ce liquid lotion sun-screen SPF 55, $12, neutrogen!.com.Fe!r of bre!kouts is no re!son to skimp on protection: This light-weight, oil-free lotion won’t clog pores.

7. FOR SPORTSB!n!n! Bo!t Sport Perform!nce Cool-Zone SPF 30, $10, b!n!n!bo!t.com.This nongre!sy formul! cools skin on cont!ct !nd h!ngs tough for up to 80 minutes.

8. FOR LITTLE ONESCoppertone Wet ‘n Cle!r Kids SPF 45, $10, coppertone.com.A spr!y sunscreen th!t clings to wet skin, m!king re!pplying ! breeze. Perfect for tiny moving t!rgets.

9. FOR LIPSSun Bum "l!vored lip b!lm SPF 30, $4, trustthebum.com.Ensure th!t burn-prone lips st!y soft !nd protected with coco!-butter-infused #l!vors like Key Lime !nd Pink Gu!v!.

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yew and boxwood.

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Red wine, coffee, and black tea may be no-brainer teeth stainers, but white wine and light-colored beverages aren’t much better, says Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist Kevin B. Sands. Many beverages are acidic, which means they

“soften tooth enamel and set the stage for staining.” It’s easy to counteract that with so many at-home whitening tools. “Today’s products have a higher concentra-tion of peroxide compared to what was offered just a decade ago,” explains New York City cosmetic dentist Gregg Lituchy.THE SUPPLIES The Philips Sonicare Flex-Care Platinum toothbrush, $180, philips

.com. Colgate Optic White Dual Action toothpaste, $4.50, colgate.com. Crest 3D White Intensive Professional Effects Whitestrips, $60, 3dwhite.com.

A BRIGHT IDEA

Since the product’s launch in 2000, more than 50 million boxes of Crest Whitestrips have been sold (that’s a lot of glittering smiles). Lined up, those boxes would stretch from the company’s Cincinnati HQ to London.

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Mel!Find, !n FDA-!pproved, h!ndheld di!gnostic sc!nner, gives derm!tologists ! 3"D view of individu!l moles to help them determine which lesions merit biopsies. “Before, we could only see the surf!ce !nd m!ke !n educ!ted guess,” s!ys M!crene Alexi!des-Armen!k!s, Ph.D., ! derm!tologist in New York City. (B!s!l- !nd squ!mous-cell skin c!ncers !re e!sier to detect !nd di!gnose with the n!ked eye.) Im!ges !re electronic!lly stored to monitor ch!nges between visits; for p!rticip!ting physici!ns, go to mel!"ind.com.

Advances in Melanoma Dete!ion

The Full Spe!rumThe best sunscreen out there? It’s the one you’ll !ctu!lly use.

1. FOR EVERYDAY WEARAveeno Protect + Hydr!te lotion SPF 50, $9, !veeno.com.Sun, chlorine, swe!t, !nd s!lt w!ter !ll dry the skin. This multi-t!sker moisturizes !s it protects.

2 . FOR A NATURAL FORMULACool! F!ce SPF 30 Cucumber moisturiz-ing sunscreen, $32, cool!sunc!re.com.An !rr!y of !ntioxi-d!nts, such !s vit!mins C !nd E !nd org!nic !c!i oil, m!kes it good for your skin, but the fresh cucumber scent m!kes it ! keeper.

3. FOR THE GARDENERBull Frog Mosquito Co!st SPF 30 spr!y, $11, bullfrog.com.Two-in-one protection !g!inst UV !nd pesky bugs (minus the DEET).

4. FOR SENSITIVE SKINCer!Ve sunscreen SPF 50 for f!ce, $15, cer!ve.com.Zinc oxide is ! f!vor-ite of lifegu!rds bec!use it protects !nd st!ys put. This eleg!nt version so!ks in perfectly—no ghostly-white residue.

5. FOR A NEW ALTERNATIVEL’Oré!l Sublime Sun Sheer Protect sun-screen oil SPF 50+, $11, lore!lp!risus!.com.An oil th!t won’t en-cour!ge ! burn? This ultr!light, nongre!sy mix of !rg!n, she!, gr!peseed, !nd sun-#lower oils h!s re!l UV-blocking muscle.

6. FOR THE ACNE-PRONENeutrogen! Cle!r F!ce liquid lotion sun-screen SPF 55, $12, neutrogen!.com.Fe!r of bre!kouts is no re!son to skimp on protection: This light-weight, oil-free lotion won’t clog pores.

7. FOR SPORTSB!n!n! Bo!t Sport Perform!nce Cool-Zone SPF 30, $10, b!n!n!bo!t.com.This nongre!sy formul! cools skin on cont!ct !nd h!ngs tough for up to 80 minutes.

8. FOR LITTLE ONESCoppertone Wet ‘n Cle!r Kids SPF 45, $10, coppertone.com.A spr!y sunscreen th!t clings to wet skin, m!king re!pplying ! breeze. Perfect for tiny moving t!rgets.

9. FOR LIPSSun Bum "l!vored lip b!lm SPF 30, $4, trustthebum.com.Ensure th!t burn-prone lips st!y soft !nd protected with coco!-butter-infused #l!vors like Key Lime !nd Pink Gu!v!.

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yew and boxwood.

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After you unpack your market or grocery bag, check your greens and discard any broken or bruised leaves—otherwise, these could spread decay. Lay the greens out on a dampened tea towel, roll them up loosely (to allow air to circulate), and then put them away in your crisper. Wrap herbs in a damp-ened paper towel and keep them in airtight containers.

HOW TO BE A GREENS KEEPER

WASH

Even if the greens are organic or labeled “prewashed,” you should wash them to prevent food-borne illness. The most efficient way is to gently swish them in a (freshly cleaned) sink of water to dislodge soil and grit. !t’s best to do this right before using, especially with delicate greens like mâche, sorrel, and arugula. Dry them well with tea towels or in a salad spinner.

COOK

You can group greens accord-ing to their personalities: tender and mild (mâche, spinach, chard) or tender and peppery, spicy, or tart (arugula, mustard, sorrel). Kale is the sturdiest, most full-flavored green we’re showcasing, but it still cooks quickly. One element that always seems to boost the flavor of greens is acidity—lemon juice or vinegar, for instance.

W H E N YO U G R A D UA L LY add warm broth to barley, it turns tender and creamy—the same texture that Arborio rice gives risotto. The chard, always amenable to grains, is a revelation, be-coming sweet and almost satiny after

about five minutes in the pot. And although cooking radishes may sound odd, it tames their bite without masking their liveliness. Preserved lemon, with its complex aroma and acidity, stands up to the hearty flavors.

A LT E R N AT!V ES A mix of chard and sorrel is delicious. And spinach or, later in the summer, beet greens (both are closely related to chard) work beautifully. Buy mature spinach rather than baby leaves, which reduce down to nothing.

Kitchen Alchemy Barley Risotto With Swiss Chard, Radishes, and Preserved Lemon

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T H E D E E P SAVO R!N ESS of tuscan kale, a backyard-garden staple in north-ern !taly, makes a superb foundation for soups, sides, and vegetarian mains. !n this deceptively simple dish (the onions are essentially quick-pickled right in the

pan), the orecchiette is practically treat-ed as a condiment. As soon as you sit at the table, stir a few slices of semisoft goat cheese into the hot greens and pasta until they soften. You’ll think to yourself, ! could live on this stuff.

ALTERNAT!VES Although the almost meaty quality of tuscan kale takes this dish over the top, other kale varieties are able stand-ins. !n addition to pasta, kale has a great affinity for potatoes and white beans. Feel free to play.

!T ’ S A L!T T L E tricky to describe a drink as “addictive” without giving peo-ple the wrong idea. But this sparkling, restorative cooler is just what we crave after the heavy foods of winter. !ts allure and backbone come from sorrel, an

herb renowned for its fresh, lemony sourness. The leaves also lend a high note to salads. And when sautéed in butter, they cook down into a flavorful puddle—in other words, an instant sauce for seafood or poached eggs.

A LT E R N AT!V ES Sorrel has such a distinctive flavor that there’s really no substitute. But you could add extra dimension by using an herb with a hint of anise—basil, say, or tarragon. A splash of gin would be pretty great, too.

Spring Tonic Sorrel-Lime CoolerWeeknight Supper Tuscan Kale With Orecchiette

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T H!S R EC!P E !S a brilliant way to work both greens and fish into your rep-ertoire. The key player is gremolata, an uncooked green sauce; here, arugula gives it a mouthwatering peppery punch that contrasts with tender roasted potatoes,

yellow squash, and mild Pacific halibut. The secret to getting that restaurant-quality sear on the fish is very simple: Cook it without turning it over, first on the stove top and then in the oven—just to finish it off. Perfection.

A LT E R N AT!V ES Sorrel and fish are a famous pairing in culinary circles; the tart herb could easily be substituted for the arugula. The flavor would be different but delicious in its own right. Alaskan wild salmon would also be at home here.

A TA RT!N E !S a French open-faced sandwich; as you can imagine, it lends itself to improvisation. Here, the rich-ness of the soft-boiled egg is cut by a bed of pungent, juicy-stemmed arugula. Between that and the bread is a perfectly

balanced combination of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, blended with more arugula and a mix of parsley, dill, mint, basil, and chives. !t’s not very often you can feel self-indulgent and virtuous at the same time.

A LT E R N AT!V ES Substitute any suc-culent, assertive green—watercress or purslane, for instance—for the arugula.P R O P S T Y L!N G BY Christine Rudolph F O O D S T Y L!N G B Y Susie TheodorouS E E WO R K B O O K FO R R EC!P ES

Absolutely Fabulous Seared Halibut With Arugula Gremolata What’s Not to Love Soft-Boiled Egg Tartines With Green Mayonnaise

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