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IS FROZEN PRODUCE BETTER?

This week’s Health newsletter discovers how to drink water the right way ... and finds a simple route to a healthy gut. Plus, is frozen produce better than fresh? And can brief bursts of exercise make a difference?

THE BIG STORY

Water can be bought in many forms—carbonated, pumped with electrolytes, or made alkaline—but scientists say it's how much you drink that matters most.

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ARE YOU DRINKING WATER ALL WRONG?

Do we really need to down a gallon a day to stay healthy? And does your water need minerals, alkalinity, or salt to really hydrate you? Here’s what we found.

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SPOTLIGHT ON FAMILY

New research shows that eating a wide variety of plants is one of the strongest drivers of a balanced gut microbiome, whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or an omnivore.

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A HEALTHIER GUT? IT’S SIMPLE.

Turns out, the bacteria in your gut have food preferences of their own. Here’s how a colorful plate feeds the bacteria that help your body thrive.

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Despite the reputation frozen produce has for being unhealthy, studies show it's better than we think.

What’s healthier? Fresh fruit and vegetables--or frozen produce? You tell us:

A. Fresh
B. Frozen
C. It depends

REVEAL THE ANSWER

Today’s Soundtrack: Sugar in the Tank, Julien Baker and TORRES

Today’s newsletter was edited and curated by David Beard and produced by Alisher Egamov. Thanks for reading! Have a suggestion? Let us know.

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