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Are Plant-Based Meats Truly More Sustainable?

By Michael Dregni

The answer, it seems, is complex.

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Sioux Chef Sean Sherman on the Importance of Indigenous Food

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Native chef Sean Sherman is striving to decolonize America’s idea of food.

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4 Endangered Foods

By Michael Dregni

The climate crisis is threatening the foods we love. Here’s what we can do about it.

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Tastemaker: Q&A With Padma Lakshmi

By Lori Berger

The Top Chef host and best-selling author Padma talks about her passion for immigrant cultures and their food stories — and the joys of eating more adventurously.

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The Wild World of Fermentation: Q&A With Sandor Katz

By Marco Dregni

The author and “fermentation revivalist” talks about fermented soybeans, turmeric-infused pickles, and living with HIV.

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The Joy of Eating

By Experience Life Staff

Small, satisfying food moments can bring big, valuable pleasure to our lives.

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Our Favorite Sustainable Spices

By Experience Life Staff

High-quality, fair-trade seasonings that make everything taste better.

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6 Tips for Sourcing High-Quality, Fair-Trade Spices

By Helen Martineau

If you want to buy fresh seasonings grown by farmers who are treated fairly, keep these suggestions in mind.

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The Story of Spices

By Helen Martineau

Prized as global commodities for centuries, spices are experiencing a renaissance. Our experts explain how to source high-quality, fair-trade products to use in your own kitchen.

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5 Ancient Wheat Grains to Try

By Stephanie Soucheray

Some people with gluten sensitivities find some ancient wheat grains easier to digest. Here are five to try.

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Alejandra Blanco’s Favorite Family-Style Ceviche

By Life Time

Follow the step-by-step instructions to make Life Time team member Alejandra’s mother’s ceviche recipe yourself at home.

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11 Ancient Grains to Try

By Stephanie Soucheray

What are ancient grains, and why should we eat them? Read on for expert advice on how to broaden your whole-grain horizons.

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9 Ways to Expand Your Palate

By Camille Berry

Experimenting with what you put on your plate can open you up to new flavors — and even help you find ways to enjoy foods you’ve previously avoided.

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How Can I Waste Less Food in the Kitchen?

By Hayley Arnet

Get inspired to reduce, reuse, and regrow your produce at home.

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Can Regenerative Agriculture Save Us?

By Elizabeth Millard

Why nourishing topsoil, raising healthier animals, and growing more nutrient-dense crops and produce is critical to the future of food — and the planet.

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The Happier Happy Hour:
6 Alcohol-Free Drinks

By Experience Life Staff

Sophisticated sips without the alcohol.

Chef Ryan Dodge

Farmers’ Markets, Gardens, and Eating Fresh

With Chef Ryan Dodge
Season 3, Episode 9

Spring offers new opportunities for embracing fresh, locally grown produce. Chef Ryan Dodge joins us to explore the importance of these whole foods, as well as ways we can get more of them into our diet, whether we grow them ourselves or shop for them at a local farmers’ markets.

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14 Tips to Reduce Household Food Waste

By Heidi Wachter

Simple strategies to reduce your food-print.

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Our Food Glossary

By Kaelyn Riley

At Experience Life, these are some of the most common terms we use to describe how we eat, what we eat, and the issues surrounding our food system.

Marcus Samuelsson

The Importance of Food Heritage

With Chef Marcus Samuelsson
Season 3, Episode 7

Food provides a window into our culture. Celebrated chef Marcus Samuelsson talks about the soul of American food, specifically Black food traditions, and how the origins of what and how we cook both influences and connects us.

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Matt Frazier, Emily Schaldach, and Kendrick Farris

The Plant-Powered Athlete

By Nicole Radziszewski

Prioritizing plant foods can benefit both your health and your fitness performance. Three athletes share how they fuel their active pursuits — and with great success.

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