Health Hotline Magazine | June 2025

CONTENTS RECIPE: GLUTEN-FREE PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES 12 EARTH WATCH: THE INVISIBLE REACH OF PESTICIDES 14 FREE EPIC SNACK STRIP OR PRIMAL STRIP! 15 FATHER'S DAY DEALS 16 SIZZLING SAVINGS! 20 AIR POLLUTION IS GOING TO GET WORSE 29 NATURAL WAYS TO COMBAT ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION 38 40 FOR THE LOVE OF ORGANICS: BROCCOLI 4 WAYS TO WIN! 24

LETTE F OM THE Iselys

When in June we let our minds wander to... It’s almost summertime. Almost vacation. It’s about time to crack open our first watermelon (or maybe our fifth). It’s nearing the moment when cherries are at their peak. It’s pretty much strawberries’ finest hour. When in June… it’s almost time to head for the beach, the mountains, or the far side of the world. Playdates, picnics, and perhaps just an extra nap are on the schedule. It’s the jumping-off point for adventures big and small. And, of course, it’s almost time to pick up gifts and prep something special for Dad. One thing that’s never an almost , though? Our Natural Grocers standards. They’re an every-season kind of thing—and right now, they’re here to make sure your almost summer essentials are good for you and the planet, too. Our early summer produce? Always 100% certified organic. No exceptions. Our eggs? 100% free range, from hens who enjoy sunshine, fresh air, and plenty of space to roam. Butter on toast? Cream in coffee? Our 100% pasture-based dairy means healthier choices for your family, the cows, and the soil beneath their hooves. When the hiking and biking trails call, our bulk aisle answers—with 100% non-GMO (and many organic) nuts, seeds, and trail mixes fresh enough to keep up with you. When it’s almost backyard BBQ time, you’ll find 100% lifetime-grazed beef, organic free range chicken, and plant-based picks without artificial additives, all ready to hit the grill. And after the grilling, there’s cleanup. But we’ve got you covered. From 100% recycled materials to certified compostable, our supplies make it easy to keep your almost summer gatherings both convenient and sustainable. And when it’s time for sunshine-y fun, stop by for mineral-based sunscreen—it's better for you and the coral reefs (we skip the chemical kind altogether). When in June, friends, we look forward to seeing your smiling faces as we all get ready for the almost can’t-hardly-wait summer. And, of course, we’re excited to give Pops a little spoiling, a big thank you, and a listening ear for those almost-great Dad jokes. Wink, wink.

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