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Ring in the New • 2020 is finally over and it’s time to look forward to a new year with fresh possibilities.

Our Writers • Meet the passionate people behind this issue of Better Nutrition!

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The Top Secret to a Healthy Gut

2021 IMMUNE SUPPLEMENT CHECKLIST • This year, arm yourself with supplements to support your body’s natural disease-fighting potential. Certain herbs, vitamins, and phytochemicals can strengthen and support your immune system. Here’s what works:

Keep Your Nose Clean

CRANBERRY Calms Overactive Bladder

In a Pickle & Loving It • Kayla Abe and David Murphy, founders of The Ugly Pickle Company, are tackling the problem of food waste one delicious jar at a time.

make it! • Roast Barramundi with Carrot Top Chimi Creme

Brain Spanner • Bryce Wylde, author of Brainspanners: What Have You Done for Your Brain Today?, discusses his prescription for Alzheimer’s prevention.

Everyone Wants to Know…

All-Natural Essentials • Herbal stress relief for every day, a healing hand sanitizer, allergen-free keto bars, and more!

9 Proven Benefits of Quercetin • Research shows that quercetin, a type of antioxidant found in plant foods such as leafy greens, berries, and broccoli, can help manage numerous health problems, from heart disease and blood vessel problems to allergies and chronic fatigue.

Best Food Sources of Quercetin

Seeing the Light • How to harness the natural healing power of the sun’s rays.

Dealing with Erectile Dysfunction • You’ve seen the TV ads for drugs, but are there effective natural alternatives? The answer is yes.

Orange Appeal • Oranges are the crowning jewel of winter. Bright, tangy, and bursting with nutrients, this beloved fruit shines in recipes, beauty products, and supplements.

5 Different Types of Oranges

6 Tempt Your Tastebuds With a Winter Fruit Salad • Arugula, Blood Orange, and Roasted Beet Salad with Grapefruit-Thyme Vinaigrette

Setting Up Your Home Office • Six simple ways to turn your remote workspace into a healthier, more productive environment

Give Your Skin a Fresh Start • Make a resolution to make over your skincare regimen in 2021. Here are 7 ways—and 7 great products—to give you a natural glow.

7 Healthy Weight-Loss Diets • KETO OR PALEO? VEGAN OR MEDITERRANEAN? AND WHAT ABOUT FASTING? HERE’S A LOOK AT SOME OF TODAY’S TRENDIEST EATING PLANS TO HELP YOU PICK THE ONE THAT’S BEST FOR YOU.

Boost your Mind, Body, and Spirit in 2021 • THERE ARE 31 DAYS IN JANUARY, WHICH MEANS 31 OPPORTUNITIES TO ADOPT HEALTHY NEW HABITS THAT ARE SURE TO START YOUR NEW YEAR OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHTS

Beyond Organic: Buy Regenerative! • Improving soil health is an overlooked key for nutrient-dense food and a healthier planet. We can support farming that has this focus through the products we purchase.

Regenerative-Oriented Companies and Products to Know

Higher-Protein Pasta • Come down from holiday overindulgence with this satisfying dish that won’t blow send your blood sugar soaring.

Savory Superfood Bowl • Açai bowls don’t have to be sweet. In fact, you can upgrade any recipe with this nutrient-dense, dark-blue berry.