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Get Your Folate: 9 Whole-Food Sources
Try adding more of these folate-rich foods into your diet.
6 Ways to Find Food From Good Soil
Looking for food grown in healthy soil? Here are six surprising tips.
Will the Real Ancestral Diet Please Stand Up?
A recent study finds that some Neanderthals, previously thought to be “carnivorous as polar bears,” were vegetarians.
Expert Answers: How Does Alcohol Affect My Workout?
Wondering if you should hit the gym after a drink or two? Here’s what the research says.
10 Surprising Signs You Have an Allergy or Sensitivity
Forget runny noses and itchy eyes — allergies can manifest in many unexpected ways.
41 Things I Learned by Walking 41 Miles* Through My Community to Celebrate Turning 41
Katy Bowman recaps the lessons she learned while walking 41 miles in search of local food and small-scale farmers.
Are You Protein Poor?
Research suggests that the USDA’s protein recommendations intake may be too low for most active people.
Old-World Inspiration
Contemporary foodies are rediscovering the wonders of traditional Northern European Jewish cuisine.
#WillMoveforFood
Follow along on Experience Life’s Instagram as Katy Bowman celebrates her 41st birthday by walking 41 miles through her community in search of local food and small-scale farmers.
The Difference Between Folic Acid and Folate — and Why It Matters
You may not know the difference between folic acid and folate, but your body does. Learn how to get the form you need for optimal health.
Revolutionary Act 29: Beware the USDA Food Guidelines
They’re a whole lot healthier for Big Ag and Big Business than for humans. Focus on vegetables and other whole foods, and don’t let the propaganda confuse you.
Smarter Eats: 5 Recipes From Tana Amen BSN, RN and Daniel G. Amen, MD
Total health is about more than your body — it’s about your brain, too. These nourishing recipes can help improve your focus, memory, and mood.
How to Make Macerated Onions
This flavorful ingredient adds a tangy pop to any dish and takes only 30 minutes to create.
How Sugar Makes You Sick
To understand how sugar can wreak havoc on your health, take a closer look at how it’s metabolized in the body.
Vegetarian Borscht Salad (Video)
See how to make this easy-to-roast vegetarian borscht salad, courtesy of cookbook author Kristin Donnelly.
Culture Club
Sandor Katz has been extolling the benefits of live-culture foods for a decade — and it’s changing the world.
Expert Answers: How BCAAs Boost Health
Curious about BCAAs? Our expert explains what they’re good for — and how to right-size your intake.
Revolutionary Act 28: Watch Your Reactions
Up to 70 percent of adults are intolerant of dairy, gluten, or other dietary triggers. Learn if you’re one of them. Digestive, skin, joint, energy, and mood problems may be your first clue.
61 Names for Sugar
Keep your eye out for these different terms for the sweet stuff.
Modern Potluck: Beautiful Food to Share
Healthy, shareable dishes that are perfect for your next gathering.
Sweet News About Food Labels
Next year, the FDA will require food manufacturers to disclose added sugars on nutrition labels. Learn why it’s a big win for your health.