Prevention September 2020

Back in 1950, J.I. Rodale had a message he was passionate about: The food we eat is the cornerstone of good health and our best defense against disease. In launching Prevention that year, he was able to bring that thought—and other cutting-edge wellness ideas—to readers everywhere. I’ve spent a lot of time poking around in the Prevention archives lately for our anniversary celebration on page 54—and it’s been a delightful education. There are charming old ads, prescient stories about organic farming and food additives, and articles about things like fish oil and kale from before they were cool. But the message that has remained consistent through the decades is this: Our health—and the health of our environment—is in our control. I was inspired by this history to make an announcement…

The Coffee–Belly Fat Connection Good news for java drinkers: Your morning cup could be giving you an unexpected health boost. A recent study in The Journal of Nutrition found that for women, drinking coffee every day, whether or not the brew was caffeinated, was associated with having lower levels of belly fat. Researchers suspect that this is because coffee beans contain bioactive compounds that help regulate weight. Extra fat carried in the abdominal region is especially harmful because it wraps around organs deep inside the body and contributes to the development of serious chronic problems such as heart disease. So if you’re already a coffee fan, sip away! 99.9 PERCENT OF CORONAVIRUSES, INCLUDING ONES SIMILAR TO THE VIRUS THAT CAUSES COVID-19, WERE KILLED WHEN EXPOSED TO FAR-UVC LIGHT (A SPECIFIC…

We’ve sported new accessories over the past several months—face masks—since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended wearing them in public to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Already common in other parts of the world, they may become a more permanent fixture in the U.S. too. They should be washed after each use, so here’s our buying guide to help you stock up.…

SERVES 4 1 Season four 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper and grill on medium-high until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. $3.74 2 Meanwhile, grill 2 limes (halved), cut sides down, and 4 ears corn (shucked) until charred, 6 to 8 minutes, turning corn occasionally. $1.98 3 Cut corn from cobs. In medium bowl, toss with juice of 2 lime halves, then ¼ cup cilantro (chopped), 2 Tbsp chopped green olives, 1 oz Manchego cheese (finely grated), and a pinch each of salt and pepper. $1.93 4 Drizzle chicken with a mixture of 1½ Tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Serve with corn salad and remaining lime halves. 26¢ NUTRITION (per serving): 361 cal, 39 g pro, 23 g carb, 3 g…

CHOPPED SALAD Chop up vegetables like bell peppers, celery, carrots, cucumber, green beans, tomatoes, radishes, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, fennel, and cooked beets to your desired size, then toss with your favorite dressing and top with a protein like chickpeas, grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, or even plain canned tuna. For an easy homemade dressing, combine an oil like extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, or grapeseed oil with an acid like lemon or lime juice or vinegar (balsamic, red wine, or apple cider) and add your favorite seasonings to taste. SLAWS Mix up a big bowl of green and red cabbage, carrots, chopped raw broccoli stalks, or shredded raw Brussels sprouts, then add flavor with scallions, red onion, chives, or hot chile peppers. Experiment with vinaigrettes or healthy up a creamy…

1 Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, and place a looped resistance band just above your ankles. 2 Take a giant diagonal step forward and to the left with your left foot, then follow with your right; your feet should end up together. 3 Now reverse the movement, going diagonally behind your body with each step until you return to starting position. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 with your right foot. That’s one rep. 5 Do 10 reps.…