In this edition, we turn our attention to the questions that shape everyday life from what we eat and how we care for our bodies to the
traditions we carry and the civilizations we often know too little about.
We open with health, because it is where most ofus begin. Two pieces in our Health and Nutrition section address subjects that are widely
misunderstood: the beliefthat calcium can only come from dairy and the quiet excess of sugar present in foods we rarely question. Both pieces offer clarity in place of assumption. We also look at summer not as a season to endure but one to navigate wisely.
With Eid ul-Adha approaching, we felt it important to address the health concerns that surround this occasion directly and honestly. Our special feature separates fact from fear, so that celebration and responsibility can go hand in hand.
Beyond our borders, we present Iran a civilization of extraordinary depth and resilience that deserves to be understood beyond its political
reputation. And in our Faith and Society section, we explore the sacred communal gatherings of South Asia, reflecting on what they mean to the communities that keep them alive.
Through this range of stories, Asian Burg continues its commitment to writing that informs, questions and stays close to what matters. We hope this edition gives our readers something worth thinking about long after they have set it down.
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