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4 Picnic Recipes Perfect for a Holiday Weekend
Enjoy these bright and tasty dishes alfresco — all of which can be made ahead of time for quick grilling or serving.
How to Buy and Store Eggs
Nutritious and versatile, eggs make a simple addition to almost any meal. Make the most of them with these tips.
DIY Seasoning Blends
Don’t have garam masala or taco seasoning on hand? Learn to mix up your own blend using the herbs and spices in your pantry.
5 Creative Ways to Use Tempeh
Here are five delicious tempeh recipes for Meatless Mondays — or any day of the week.
The Power of Veggies: How to Eat More and Make Them Taste Great
Julie Brown, RD, the nutrition and assessments program manager at Life Time, joins us to discuss the many health benefits of vegetables, and to share her favorite cooking tips and best tricks for squeezing more veggies into your meals and snacks.
3 Healthy-Living Experts’ Favorite Shake Recipes
Looking for a convenient way to get a balance of nutrients into your diet? Try these body-fueling shake recipes from three healthy-living experts.
9 Easy Recipe Substitutions to Make Your Meals Healthier
You don’t need to transform your whole diet to eat healthier. These small shifts can make your meals more nutritious — and more satisfying.
How to Buy and Store Arugula
Also called rocket or rucola, this green offers the ample nutritional benefits of a cruciferous vegetable.
Nourish Your Body with These 5 Whole-Foods Detox Recipes
You don’t need a juice cleanse to rid your body of unwanted toxins. These recipes support your body’s natural detoxification systems.
8 Recipes Using What You Have in Your Pantry
Lentil soup, grassfed beef chili, curried chickpea salad, and more!
The Ultimate Protein Shake
This shake is a favorite on the LifeCafe® menu. Make it for yourself at home with this recipe.
8 Freezer-Friendly Recipes
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and dessert options that you can make now and eat later.
How to Buy and Store Lemons
Juiced or zested, this versatile citrus fruit adds brightness and acidity to any dish — and it even doubles as a household cleaning agent. Try these tips to get the most from your lemons.
How to Build Your Own Shake
Many shakes and smoothies are high in sugar and neglect a balance of nutrients. This template can help you build a nutritious, tasty shake that’ll keep you feeling full and energized. Plus, enjoy three dietitian-created shake recipes.
4 Plant-Based Meals on a Budget
These recipes from the Frugal Vegan cookbook prove that a healthy, plant-based diet doesn’t have to be intimidating or expensive.
Your Perfect Valentine’s Day Dinner
Skip the crowded restaurants and have a special dinner at home with this simple, elegant menu.
An Inside Look at Coconuts: Recipes, Techniques, and More
For decades coconuts have gotten an unfair health rap based on their high fat content. The truth is, they’re good for the body — and easy on the taste buds. Here are quick-and-easy recipes to incorporate more coconuts into your diet.
How to Buy and Store Ginger
Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is a staple in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Try these tips to use more of it in your kitchen.
How to Buy and Store Turmeric
Why it pays to buy fair-trade, organic turmeric powder — plus, how best to store this anti-inflammatory spice.
Our Staff’s Favorite Cookbooks
Looking for a great cookbook? Our staff weighs in on their all-time faves.