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Home & LifeBEST FOR HEALTHY EATING 4
We all regard food in different
ways, but should agree that
“real” food intentionally balances
our overall health.✽GREAT GARLIC CULTIVARS 36
Make the most of this
foundational culinary ingredient
by planting and harvesting
more than once a year.PROTECTING YOUR
BODY IN AUTUMN 46
As the temperature starts to
cool, stay in peak condition
with these Traditional
Chinese Medicine health tips.THAT’S A WRAP:
DIY FOOD STORAGE 51
Make your own reusable
food wraps from cotton fabric
and beeswax for a healthier
and more environmentally
friendly option.46 8 21
Real Food
✽SEASONALLY SOOTHING
MEDICINAL SOUPS 21
Counteract stress, boost your
energy and immunity, and detox
your body with the help of three
simple soups.REALIGNING YOUR
CARB CRAVINGS 27
Eat your way through the colder
seasons worry-free with these
healthy carb tips and recipes.SUPPORTIVE FALL FOODS 32
Combine seasonal fruits and
vegetables with a cornucopia
of herbs to support your digestion
and immunity this fall.✽OUT WITH SUGAR,
IN WITH HONEY 40
Learn tips for substituting honey
for sugar, and discover recipes
for syrups, jams, jellies, breads,
puddings, and muffins.Natural Health
✽REAP THE BENEFITS
OF ALOE VERA 8
Learn how this amazing plant
can help support your digestive
tract, teeth, heart, and more.✽COPAIBA OIL:
ON THE CUTTING
EDGE OF SCIENCE 12
Discover the latest medical
research on this emerging
botanical remedy from the
Amazon rainforest.DECAF OR DETOX? 16
Examine what your caffeine
intake means for your long-term
health, and consider cutting it
from your daily routine.In Every Issue
Seeds for Thought 2
Best for Healthy Eating 4
To Your Health 64Contents SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019
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