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Ask the Dietitians: Your Nutrition Questions, Answered (Part Two)
Which supplement ingredients should I avoid? What is considered “clean eating”? Are there healthy habits to never waiver on? Life Time dietitians answer these common nutrition questions — and more.
3 Common Myths About Nutrition for Older Adults
A Life Time registered dietitian busts a few misconceptions about healthy nutrition as you age.
How to Eat 30 Grams of Protein at Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Eating 30 grams of protein per meal is a target to aim for to help steady blood sugar, support energy, and keep you feeling satiated. Use these high-protein recipes to reach that goal.
How Soil Health Is Connected to Human Health — and So Much More
You may not be able to see them, but the microorganisms in the soil have a major impact on human nutrition and health.
PUMPING IRONY: Junk Food Jeopardy
Ultraprocessed foods, which first took hold among my baby boomer compatriots, now make up nearly 60 percent of the average American diet. Some experts say our addiction to this fare is lowering our life expectancy.
How to Find Real Maple Syrup
Fake maple syrup is often made with corn syrup and artificial flavors. Here’s how to ensure your pancakes are drizzled with the real deal.
10 of Our Most Popular Chicken Recipes
Your search for healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make chicken dishes ends here.
How to Find Real Parmesan Cheese
Look for real “Parmigiano-Reggiano” cheese instead of products labeled as “Parmesan cheese.” Here’s why.
5 Healthy Slow-Cooker Recipes
Come home to a nourishing meal with one of these comforting recipes.
How to Find Real Olive Oil
Fake extra-virgin olive oil is often diluted with cheaper oils. Here’s how to find the real deal.
How to Spot Fake Honey
One-third of the honey on the market today is adulterated or fake. Here’s how to ensure your honey is the real deal.
12 Key Nutrients for Mood Support
According to nutritional psychiatrist Drew Ramsey, MD, these are the most important nutrients for supporting your mental health.
8 Ways to Support Your Mental Health With Food
There are no instant solutions to mental health challenges, but a few relatively easy dietary interventions can help stabilize and improve your mood over time.
Expert Answers: Do You Need Sodium for Hydration?
How this mineral is involved in the body’s hydration process.
2 Refreshing Electrolyte Mocktail Recipes
The inclusion of electrolytes in these mocktails provides you with an extra hydration boost.
How to Find Real Coffee
Watch out for imposters when you’re buying ground coffee, and learn how to be sure you’re buying the real deal.
PUMPING IRONY: A Generation in Need of Therapy — Again
At a time when one in four American seniors are struggling with mental health issues, Medicare has expanded its coverage beyond psychologists and psychiatrists to include more accessible therapists. But will those counselors sign up to provide the services?
4 Ways That Nutrition Can Negatively Affect Our Mood
Building a solid nutritional foundation for mental health starts with recognizing how food may be contributing to low mood. These are some of the factors.
5 Life Time Experts Share Their Healthy-Living Goals
Plus, the daily habits they prioritize to ensure they achieve them.