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CONTENTS February 2020 / Vol. 82 / No. 2 47 Get a healthy dose of coldweather veggies with our Winter Greens Salad. 28 32 features The Insulin/Heart Connection For years, we’ve been told that high cholesterol is a contributing factor to heart disease, but recent research has called that idea into question. So what’s the real predictor of future heart issues? A growing body of evidence points to insulin resistance. Little Shifts, Big Results Transforming your health may be easier than you think. The key is to start small, with manageable changes to your lifestyle that can really add up. We asked Mark Hyman, MD, bestselling author and founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, for simple changes that can be made gradually, helping put you on the path to better health this year—and for years to come. departments 6 NEWSBITES Keep Your Pet’s Heart Healthy Tips from a top cardiologist. 10 PASSION BEHIND THE PRODUCT Bonafide Provisions Leading the bone broth revolution. 12 HOT BUYS Sweetheart Deals New and natural products. 14 CHECK OUT Vitamin D: How Much Is Enough? The skinny on the sunshine vitamin. 18 ASK THE NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR Medicinal Mushrooms Feast on fungi for better health. 20 HERBAL WELLNESS Herbs for Eye Health The best vision-boosting botanicals. 24 NATURAL REMEDY Listen to Your Thyroid A tiny gland with big health benefits. 26 CBD SCOOP CBD for Better Sleep Rest easy with hemp. 38 AROMATHERAPY RX Aromatherapy for a Healthy Heart Surprising benefits of essential oils. 40 NATURAL BEAUTY Get a Healthy Smile with Xylitol The sweet way to clean your teeth. 42 ASK THE NUTRITIONIST Come-Together Fast Food How to make healthy meals in a jiffy. 44 EATING 4 HEALTH Omega-3 Fat Facts The lowdown on EPA and DHA. 46 HEALTHY DISH Nourishing Winter Greens Salad A summery dish for cold weather. 48 COOK WITH SUPPLEMENTS Probiotic Yogurt Powder Make your own fermented food. CLICK ON THIS! Resources & References For links to studies cited in our articles and other helpful sites and books, visit betternutrition.com. 20 Heart-Healthy Chocolate Recipes We picked our 20 best chocolate recipes of all time and combined them into one easy-to-read article. Find it only at betternutrition.com/ chocolate. recipes include: Cocoa-Nut Truffle Balls * 5-Minute Low-Carb Brownie Pudding * Roasted Banana & Chocolate Chunk Mini Loaves * Chili- & Chocolate Spiked Cornbread * Mexican Maca Hot Chocolate Sign Up for Our Healthy Buzz Newsletter You’ll receive a carefully curated list of articles, recipes, and product giveaways in your inbox. Cover photo: adobestock.com; This page: Pornchai Mittongtare 2 • FEBRUARY 2020
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