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June 2018 Magazine Features

March 15, 2018
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Why It Pays to Go With Your Gut

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Our special June gut health issue, on newsstands now, is filled with tips, recipes, and stories to help you put science into practice.

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Feature: You Are What You Eat

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Read the article: You Are What You Eat

Or, more precisely, you are what you eat eats. Here we explore the wild and diverse world of your gut microbiome and its critical role in your total body health—from head to toe.

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9 Ways to Upgrade Your Gut Biome

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It’s time to tend to the trillions of gut microbes crucial to good health. We cover the probiotic power of red wine, whip up a fermented veggie snack, and size up the next wave of yogurt.

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Dry Mustard Is Great—Here Are 6 Ways to Use It

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Don’t let that jar or box of dry mustard powder waste away in the back of your pantry—it can add a kick of flavor and rich, savory undertones to sauces, side dishes, and, yes, even baked goods!

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4 Sides That Highlight Summer's Best Produce

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Welcome the season with quick and easy sides.

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3 Show-Stopping Sides You Can Make With Baby Zucchini

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Tender and (let’s be honest) adorable, baby zucchini is an attention-grabbing summer side. Whether it’s shaved, sautéed, or quick-roasted, it’ll be the star of your plate.

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These Pair-With-Anything Sauces Brighten Summer Meals

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These DIY sauces will help you dress up main dishes quickly while capitalizing on the season's best produce so you can enjoy those long summer evenings.

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3 Fast Dinners That Can Feed Your Family for $30

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This meal plan has everything you need for three budget-friendly summer dinners.

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Here's How to Make Pecan Blondies Fiber-Rich and With 75% Less Sat Fat

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Get Recipe: Chickpea-Tahini Blondies

With all the buttery richness of the classic for 75% less sat fat and double the gut-healthy fiber, these treats are a sweet success.

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Yes, You Can Grill Whitefish Without Ruining It

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Use this simple, indirect heat technique to grill flaky fillets with irresistibly crispy skin.

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Why Tacos Are the Perfect Meal for a Picky Family

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Picky palates? Food allergies? A surplus of summer produce? No problem—try this for dinner.

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Why This Professional Cookbook Author Wants You to Check Your Measuring Tools

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It might seem like an exact, overly fussy thing to do, but accurate measuring contributes to the art of cooking.

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How to Shop a Grocery Store for Gut Health—Plus 12 Probiotic Foods We Like

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It's easier (and more delicious) than ever to get your daily dose of probiotics. Here are products that really help you reap the benefits.

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3 Ways to Boost Your Gut Health—Besides Eating Probiotic Foods

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Certain lifestyle factors can benefit your good-for-you bacteria, too.

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Should You Give Your Pets Probiotics?

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The latest research finds that gut health is just as key to animals’ well-being as it is to yours.

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4 Things Every Probiotic Kitchen Needs

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Grab one of these fun tools to help you try your hand at creating gut-friendly food.

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6 Food Combinations That’ll Boost Your Gut Health

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Combine prebiotics with probiotics in recipes to form a dynamic duo that boosts your good gut bacteria.

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Reboot Your Microbiome With Our 3-Day Gut Health Makeover

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It's easier and quicker than you might think. Our high-fiber, plant-based meal plan, will give your gut bacteria a boost, and it's affordable, too at around just $52 per person.

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6 Essential Ingredients for Pro-Quality Bone Broth

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Choose the right chicken bones and aromatic ingredients for the richest, most flavorful broth.

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3 Steps to Delicious Baby Zucchini Pickles

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Waiting to eat them is the hardest part about making these simple fermented pickled zukes.

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    1 of 20 Why It Pays to Go With Your Gut
    2 of 20 Feature: You Are What You Eat
    3 of 20 9 Ways to Upgrade Your Gut Biome
    4 of 20 Dry Mustard Is Great—Here Are 6 Ways to Use It
    5 of 20 4 Sides That Highlight Summer's Best Produce
    6 of 20 3 Show-Stopping Sides You Can Make With Baby Zucchini
    7 of 20 These Pair-With-Anything Sauces Brighten Summer Meals
    8 of 20 3 Fast Dinners That Can Feed Your Family for $30
    9 of 20 Here's How to Make Pecan Blondies Fiber-Rich and With 75% Less Sat Fat
    10 of 20 Yes, You Can Grill Whitefish Without Ruining It
    11 of 20 Why Tacos Are the Perfect Meal for a Picky Family
    12 of 20 Why This Professional Cookbook Author Wants You to Check Your Measuring Tools
    13 of 20 How to Shop a Grocery Store for Gut Health—Plus 12 Probiotic Foods We Like
    14 of 20 3 Ways to Boost Your Gut Health—Besides Eating Probiotic Foods
    15 of 20 Should You Give Your Pets Probiotics?
    16 of 20 4 Things Every Probiotic Kitchen Needs
    17 of 20 6 Food Combinations That’ll Boost Your Gut Health
    18 of 20 Reboot Your Microbiome With Our 3-Day Gut Health Makeover
    19 of 20 6 Essential Ingredients for Pro-Quality Bone Broth
    20 of 20 3 Steps to Delicious Baby Zucchini Pickles

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