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Protein Power: What You Need to Know
You need protein to build muscle, manage your metabolism, and support tissue repair. But how much? What kind? And can you get too much? We answer your top 12 questions about protein.
Why Eating Whole Foods are Key for Optimal Health
Enriched this, supplemental that. Look behind the hype and you’ll discover that whole foods deliver nutrition that “fragmented” and “isolated” nutrients simply can’t beat.
The Health Benefits of Homemade Stock — and How to Make Your Own
Plus, tips on making a nourishing homemade stock and a recipe for one-step chicken stock.
5 Made-From-Scratch Recipes
Skip the additives and preservatives — and save some money — by whipping up these culinary favorites at home.
Build Your Own One-Bowl Meal
This mix-and-match template will help you craft a flavorful, filling, and healthy bowl with key nutrients as your building blocks. Plus, get the recipe for the LifeCafe’s newest bowl to make at home yourself.
5 Easy Lunch Recipes With Six Ingredients or Less
Running low on lunch ideas? These healthy and tasty recipes from Chef Ryan Dodge can all be ready to eat and enjoy in 20 minutes or less.
10 Staple Ingredients + 2 Ways to Use Them
Discover which long-lasting items to keep on hand to easily mix-and-match for multiple healthy meals.
12 Quick Preworkout and Postworkout Snacks
Go light before your workout — and try to eat a snack within an hour or two after your workout for recovery.
5 Healthy On-the-Go Breakfasts
Short on time? Fuel your day with one of these portable, make-ahead meals.
How to Buy and Store Tilapia
Widely available and affordable, this mild whitefish pairs nicely with just about everything.
How to Upgrade Your Lunch
We gave three food-savvy nutritionists a challenge: Take three predictable lunches and turn them into healthy, energizing meals.
7 Gut-Healing Foods
What you eat can help relieve digestive symptoms and build a more resilient gut.
5 High-Protein Meals
Easy to make (and kid friendly!) meals to lessen at-home menu fatigue.
How to Buy and Store Rhubarb
This tart, tangy spring veggie is good for so much more than pie.
How to Fillet a Fish
A few simple steps — and a sharp knife — can help you cut a perfect fillet.
How to Use Nut Pulp
Wondering what to do with all the pulp left over from making homemade nut milk? Here are some tips — and recipes — to put nut pulp to good use.
The Health Benefits of Real Honey
The nutritional power of honey is well established. By buying local, you can support regional ecosystems and your neighborhood bees.
How to Create Your Own Charcuterie Board
A charcuterie board offers a medley of flavors and textures — and is a tasty, minimal-effort dinner option that’s ideal for the season.
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.