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Cooking & Food

Variety of healthy food substitutes

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.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & Food
Bowl of arugula

How to Buy and Store Arugula

Also called rocket or rucola, this green offers the ample nutritional benefits of a cruciferous vegetable.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & Food
Raw artichoke

How to Prep an Artichoke

Four easy steps to prep an artichoke.
By Maddie Augustin
Cooking & Food
nutritious salads

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.
By Maddie Augustin
Cooking & FoodDetox
recipes from main pantry ingredients

8 Recipes Using What You Have in Your Pantry

A well-stocked pantry and a few key fridge or freezer items are all you need to whip up these healthy, tasty meals with ease.
By the Experience Life Team
Cooking & FoodMeal Planning & Prep
Three glasses of protein shakes

The Ultimate Protein Shake

This shake is a favorite on the LifeCafe® menu. Make it for yourself at home with this recipe.
By Chef Ryan Dodge
Cooking & Food
Bowl of soup

8 Freezer-Friendly Recipes

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and dessert options that you can make now and eat later.
By Callie Fredrickson
Cooking & Food
A bowl of lemons

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.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & Food
Smoothie ingredients falling into blender

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.
By Molly Kopischke
Cooking & FoodSupplements
Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

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.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & FoodMeal Planning & Prep
An elegant meal of scallops, risotto, and custard tart is presented on a table.

Your Perfect Valentine’s Day Dinner

Skip the crowded restaurants and have a special dinner at home with this simple, elegant menu.
By Maddie Augustin
Cooking & Food
Coconut

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.
By Cary Neff
Cooking & Food
A hand of ginger and some slices on a plate

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.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & Food
Three jars of turmeric

Is Your Turmeric Safe? Tips for Buying and Storing High-Quality Powder

Why it pays to buy fair-trade, organic turmeric powder — plus, how best to store this anti-inflammatory spice.
By Christine Schrum
Arthritis & Joint HealthCooking & Food
A person cooks while consulting a recipe book.

Our Staff’s Favorite Cookbooks

Looking for a great cookbook? Our staff weighs in on their all-time faves.
By Experience Life Staff
Cooking & FoodFood Culture
bowls of oatmeal with a glass of milk

6 Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Busy Mornings

On busy weekdays, a healthy breakfast can be a tall order. These nourishing make-ahead meals can help simplify your mornings.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & FoodMeal Planning & Prep
a bowl with powdered turmeric and turmeric roots

The Health Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric is a potent, anti-inflammatory spice with a wide range of promising therapeutic properties.
By Christine Schrum
Arthritis & Joint HealthCooking & Food
Raw cheese

Is Raw-Milk Cheese Safe to Eat?

Most people do not need to avoid raw-milk cheeses, says our expert.
By Elizabeth Millard
Cooking & FoodNutrition Tips
Four grain bowls are pictured.

4 Veggie Grain Bowls That Are Perfect for Cool Weather

These veggie grain bowls feature quinoa, kamut, farro, and wild rice, but feel free to mix up the grains — and the veggies — to your liking.
By Maddie Augustin
Cooking & Food
A picture of the Buddha Bowl from Sarah Kay Hoffman's new cookbook.

Recipes to Heal a Leaky Gut

Sarah Kay Hoffman, author of the new book, The Leaky Gut Meal Plan: 4 Weeks to Detox and Improve Digestive Health, shares two gut-healing (and delicious!) recipes.
By Sarah Kay Hoffman
Cooking & FoodGut Health
a bowl of white beans

White Beans: Recipes, Techniques, and More

Affordable, delicious and easy to prepare, these little gems are packed with protein and fiber.
By Cary Neff
Cooking & Food
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