Nutrition

a collection of recipes to help fix a leaky gut

5 Recipes for a Happy, Healthy Gut

Try these nutritious dishes to heal your gut lining and support your microbiome.

By Kate Morgan

Talks — S13, EP4 / The Ordinary Medicines Found in Everyday Life With Geeta Maker-Clark, MD

Explore the belief that healing extends beyond traditional healthcare and is cultivated through the seemingly ordinary medicines of daily life, like breath, movement, nourishing meals, and connection.

With Geeta Maker-Clark, MD

Functional/Integrative Medicine General Health

counter with healthy foods for back-to-school

Back-to-School Dinners

Simplify busy school nights with Slow Cooker Monday, Taco Tuesday, Finger Food Friday, and more. Turn leftovers into easy lunches and next-day meals.

By Experience Life Staff

Cooking & Food

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This Is Your Body on Sugar

Here's how sugar affects major systems in your body, including your oral microbiome, your joints, and your brain.

By Michael Dregni

Food Addiction

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Understanding the Connection Between Peptides, Healing, and Aging

A longtime clinical pharmacist and the chief science officer at Life Time explains.

By Craig Cox

Functional/Integrative Medicine Healthy Aging

Talks — S13, EP2 / Why Generic Diets Fall Short and How to Build a Nutrition Plan That Fits You

Learn what “personalized nutrition” really looks like and why building a plan around who you are and what your body needs is so important.

With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Meal Planning & Prep Nutrition Tips

The Healing Power of Black Sesame Seeds

Traditional Chinese Medicine has long prized this tiny black seed for nourishing the liver and kidneys. Learn how to cook with black sesame seeds — and try our recipe for nutrient-dense sesame bars.

By Rachel MacPherson

Cooking & Food

Medicine for All People by Geeta Maker-Clark

How Food Became My Medicine

In her new book, Medicine for All People: Science and Ancient Wisdom for Revolutionary Healing, Geeta Maker-Clark, MD, draws on the Ayurvedic wisdom of her Punjabi upbringing to explain why food is one of our most powerful — and overlooked — medicines.

By Geeta Maker-Clark, MD

Cooking & Food Functional/Integrative Medicine

5 Ways Postbiotics Are Different From Probiotics

Postbiotics work differently than probiotics. Researchers are still uncovering postbiotics’ full potential, but they’ve already discovered several promising benefits.

By Adam Meyer

Nutrition Tips Supplements

Should I Consider an Ashwagandha Supplement?

Learn how this adaptogen can help improve your body’s resilience to stress.

By Chella Wahlin, MS, RD, LD, CSSD

Stress Supplements

What’s New at the LifeCafe in Omaha

With thoughtful menu updates and a renewed focus on hospitality, members will soon have more to look forward to.

By Callie Fredrickson

Membership

This Is Your Brain on Artificial Sweeteners

New research shows a connection between sugar substitutes and cognitive decline. Here's what you need to know.

By Meredith Begley

Brain Health Food Culture

Make Any Marinade With This 4-Step Template

Marinades do far more than add flavor. When made with the right ingredients, they can significantly reduce carcinogens from forming during grilling.

By Rachel MacPherson

Cooking & Food

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3 Nutrition Myths About Fruit, Debunked

Dig into some common misconceptions and learn the truth about eating fruit.

By Emily Ewen

Nutrition Tips

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What Is Fibermaxxing?

Nutrition experts on what they want you to know about this “maxxing” trend and its implications for fiber intake.

By Tina Nguyen

Nutrition Tips

Your Grill-Night Safety Checklist

Essential practices to ensure you're keeping your family and friends safe during grill season.

By Rachel MacPherson

Cooking & Food

Man sitting down with a beverage in front of him.

Should I Drink Protein During My Workout?

Protein matters for muscle recovery and growth, but during a workout, opting for essential amino acids — protein’s building blocks — is typically a better choice.

By Chella Wahlin, MS, RD, LD, CSSD

Nutrition Tips Recovery