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MIA EVANS This MasterChef Junior contestant cooks veg dishes for her health. BY NICOLE GREGORY
SOUL FOOD, VEGAN-STYLE A Washington, D.C., chef is changing perceptions about vegan food. BY THERESA WALKER
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CELEBRATE SPRING WITH AN APERITIVO These Italian-style cocktails provide a refreshing way to unwind. BY NICOLE GREGORY
22 ENERGY BARS TO KEEP YOU GOING A well-chosen snack bar can save the day when you’re on the go. BY KRISTEN KUCHAR
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SPROUTED GRAIN ESSENE BREAD This is bread at its simplest— and healthiest. RECIPE BY LISA TURNER
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GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT Add color and flavor to your spring dishes with these edible flowers. BY THERESE CIESINSKI
32 WHY MULCH IS A MUST Mulch protects your edible plants and makes gardening a breeze. BY SCOTT MEYER 35 LOSE THE GLUTEN SUPERFOOD SNACK CHIPS Dehydrated quinoa crisps nicely into healthy nibbles. BY JULIE MORRIS
37 30 MINUTES ROOT-TO-FROND COOKING Inventive dishes that use every bit of those luscious spring veggies. BY GABRIELLE LANGHOLTZ
44 WEEKEND WHIZ SALAD DAYS Make-ahead salads turn take-along lunches into noontime treats. BY JULIE MORRIS
25 HEALTHY VEG
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M.I.A. NUTRIENTS Get 3 commonly overlooked nutrients with these easy dietary tweaks. BY MATTHEW KADEY, MS, RD
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EASING JOINT PAIN Find solutions that work to soothe sore hips, hands, and knees. BY DAVID KALMANSOHN 2 MAY 2016
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50 ESSENTIAL COOKWARE GET COOKING! Our guide to must-have cookware for foolproof vegetarian cooking. BY TAMI FERTIG
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