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Cooking & Food

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7 No-Prep Convenient Snack Ideas

Next time hunger hits and you’re short on time, try grabbing one of these healthy options.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Cooking & FoodMeal Planning & Prep
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A Guide to Hot-Water-Bath Canning

Our step-by-step instructions to hot-water-bath canning will help you preserve your fruits and veggies.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & Food
a spread of picnic foods

4 Recipes for a Holiday Picnic

Take advantage of the long weekend with this perfectly packable picnic.
By Maddie Augustin
Cooking & Food
jars filled with various fruits and vegetables

How to Can Fruits and Vegetables

Canning is making a comeback. Preserve your summer and fall produce like a pro with these beginner recipes.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & FoodHome/Living
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How Can I Waste Less Food in the Kitchen?

Get inspired to reduce, reuse, and regrow your produce at home.
By Hayley Arnet
Cooking & FoodFood Culture
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8 Dairy-Free Foods — and How to Cook With Them

Here's how to incorporate nondairy products into your home cooking.
By Kaelyn Riley
AllergiesCooking & Food
A bowl filled with dates.

Introducing Dates to Your Diet

Sugar cravings can be hard to resist. Satisfy the hankering with this sweet fruit that can also serve a healthier alternative in dessert recipes.
By Callie Fredrickson
Cooking & Food
A close-up of someone cooking ribs on the grill.

Flavoring Grilled Proteins: 6 Rubs and Marinades to Try

Ditch store-bought spice mixes and sauces for these healthy, simple recipes that’ll up the taste of grilled meats and fish.
By Anika Christ, RD, CPT
Cooking & Food
A person holds a lid above a pot of boiling eggs.

How to Boil an Egg

Try our simple four-step method for fuss-free, easy-to-peel eggs every time.
By Maddie Augustin
Cooking & Food
A mason jar salad.

3 Cold Summer Salad Recipes

Layered in mason jars for tasty and transportable warm-weather meals.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
Cooking & FoodMeal Planning & Prep
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The Happier Happy Hour:
6 Alcohol-Free Drinks

Sophisticated sips without the alcohol.
By Experience Life Staff
Cooking & FoodFood Culture
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How to Buy and Store Cherries

These popular stone fruits are a sweet (or tart) summer treat. Make the best use of them with these tips.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & Food
a broccoli salad

9 Cruciferous Veggies — and How to Enjoy Them

There are a wide variety of brassicas and many delicious ways to prepare them.
By Mo Perry
Cooking & Food
sliced cucumbers

How to Buy and Store Cucumbers

This popular summer veggie is more versatile than you might think.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & Food
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5 Healthy Beverages to Enjoy This Summer

Warm weather is made for sipping on something cold and refreshing. Why not have your drink also benefit your health?
By Callie Fredrickson
Cooking & Food
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The Power of Cruciferous Vegetables

Cauliflower, kale, and other crucifers are some of the most anti-inflammatory foods out there. But, how do they affect digestion and thyroid function?
By Mo Perry
Cooking & FoodNutrition Tips
grilled shrimp and veggies in a foil pack

5 Foil-Pack Meals

Perfect for camping, grilling, or a mess-free meal in your kitchen, these foil packets are simple and satisfying.
By Maddie Augustin
Cooking & Food
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How to Cook With Your Senses

It's true that you should taste your food often when cooking, but your other senses are also assets in the kitchen.
By Camille Berry
Cooking & FoodHome/Living
Chef Ryan Dodge

Talks — S3, EP9 / Farmers’ Markets, Gardens, and Eating Fresh

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.

With Chef Ryan Dodge
Cooking & FoodFood Culture
jars of homemade pickled veggies and saurkraut

How to Make Coconut-Water Kefir, Greek Yogurt, and Other Fermented Foods

Fermented foods support the immune system plus provide strains of good bacteria that are essential for health. Here are recipes for some of your favorite fermented foods.
By Karen Olson
Cooking & Food
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How to Buy and Store Salt

Nearly everything’s better with a sprinkle of salt. Take a closer look at your kitchen’s most essential seasoning.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & Food
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