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8. Flavonoid that may reduce blood pressure and fight inflammation
9. Popular skincare ingredient that can hold more than 1,000 times its weight in water
13. Medical term for unhealthy levels of fat in the blood
16. Fish dish that prods you? (hint: It’s a traditional Hawaiian food that actually rhymes with “okay!”)
17. Traditional Polynesian medicinal plant that’s popular in K-beauty products (hint: More like yes-ni!)
18. In addition to more fat, you’ll need more of this macronutrient if you’re endurance training on a low-carb diet (hint: It’s not carbs!)
19. Non-psychoactive component of the hemp plant that may curb pain, improve sleep, and quell inflammation (hint: It’s not THC!)
20. Writing entries in a notebook, often as part of a self-care practice (hint: Our feature personality in the Jan/Feb 2021 issue of alive, Haile Thomas, is all about it!)
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1. IG handle for the author of Plant Over Processed
2. Band behind hits like “Barracuda” and “Crazy on You” (hint: It’s also the body part we discussed a lot in the Jan/Feb issue of alive!)
3. Book by Haile Thomas
4. Variety in nature … which happens to be very good for your health
5. Healthy at Last author Adams
6. Recipe in the Jan/Feb 2021 issue featuring okra and jackfruit (hint: It’s classic Southern comfort food!)
7. Vegetables most strongly associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
10. One of two natural pigments you can use to give the Cashew “Cheesecake” Squares in the Jan/Feb 2021 issue their gorgeous pink swirl (hint: The other option is beet based)
11. Vampires think it stinks (hint: But it’s good for your heart!)
12. Berry whose extract may help reduce atherosclerosis (hint: Add an “e” to the end, and it becomes the last name of the author of The Scarlet Letter)
14. It’s a common addiction and a major risk factor for heart disease (hint: Drop the last letter, and it becomes the catchphrase of Jim Carrey’s character in The Mask)
15. The main ingredient in our vegan mayo recipe in this issue (hint: It’s soft and made of soy)