Best Health – August-September 2019

2 AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2019 best health besthealthmag.ca

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BEST EATS

61 THE KERNEL’S SECRET

Upgraded recipes that move corn

from side dish to centre stage.

66 HUNGER GAMES

Skipping meals has serious drawbacks. Here’s

how to set yourself up for success.

69 NUTRITION NATURALLY

Snacking on seaweed can help you get the tricky

minerals your body needs.

BEST LOOKS

71 MAGIC MOTION

Facial massage is the key to getting more out of your

skincare regimen.

74 EDITOR’S FAVES

Warm beauty picks that take you from summer to fall.

75 HOW TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE WARDROBE

Your closet and your core values can finally live in peace.

76 THE BIG FIVE

Amazing beauty ideas that will earn BFF status.

82 HANDS OF TIME

Editor-in-chief Beth Thompson finds a fix for her “old

lady hands.”

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WANNA GET HEALTHY? IT ALL STARTS UP HERE.

FACIAL MASSAGE

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BEST YOU

27 LASTING HAPPINESS

Health and happiness go together like coffee and

plant-based creamer. Here's what you need to know.

30 THE TEN

Tough talks to have with your peeps ASAP.

34 BEST OF THE BEST

We BH editors get to try it all. Now, we’ve curated the

fitness, nutrition and beauty products that have

earned permanent spots in our routines.

41 WELL NOW

Why a healthy dose of skepticism is the key to

navigating the world of wellness.

46 TOUCHY SUBJECT

Love a bear hug? A cuddle from your dog? Science is

on your side.

52 YOGA: THE SECRET TO STAYING YOUNG?

The ancient practice might be the key to better aging.

55 MIND OVER MATTER

Business giants (like Nike) use meditation to boost

productivity. Here's why you should just do it, too.

56 SPORTING LIFE

How a trip to Costa Rica turned an anti-athlete into a

jill-of-all-thrills.