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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

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 & Food Gut 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

Variety of dishes for a dinner party

How to Host a Stress-Free Dinner Party

This easy dinner-party menu and simple prep timeline are the perfect ingredients for your next stress-free gathering.

By Robin Asbell

Illustrations of various ingredients for baking, including milk, flour, oils, eggs, butter, and sugar.

Healthy Swaps for Joyful Holiday Baking

With these simple substitution suggestions, this guide can help you up the health quotient of your favorite holiday recipes. Plus, enjoy two already-swapped-for-you cookie recipes.

By Julie Brown

Cooking & Food Holidays

Almonds

All About Almonds: Nutrition, Tips, and Recipes

This ubiquitous nut offers a happy combination of versatility and nutrition.

By Karen Olson

Preparing pomegranate juice

Tips to Seed a Pomegranate

These winter jewels are a real treat, but cleaning them can be a challenge. One of our senior editors shares a little trick for getting at the seeds without the mess.

By Kaelyn Riley

Cooking & Food Life, Unedited

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Melissa Hartwig Urban’s Whole30 Friendsgiving Menu

In her cookbook, The Whole30 Friends & Family, Melissa Hartwig Urban includes recipes for every occasion, including Thanksgiving with friends.

By Melissa Hartwig Urban

fennel on a cutting board

Fennel: Recipes, Techniques, and More

With a delicate flavor and rich texture, fennel is surprisingly versatile—and nutritious.

By Cary Neff

A picture of a Halloween smoothie.

Witches Brew Pudding

Try this healthy Halloween-themed treat for breakfast or as an anytime snack.

By Experience Life Staff

Broccoli stems and chickpeas on ricotta toast

5 Root-to-Stem Recipes

Don't toss out those carrot tops and turnip greens! These recipes will help you turn your kitchen scraps into flavor-packed nutritious dishes.

By Kaelyn Riley

Person sneaking into cookie jar

Here’s What Not to Eat When You Have a Cold

The foods and beverages you shun when you're sick can be just as important as those you eat.

By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC

Cooking & Food Immunity

Person making ginger tea with honey and lemon

11 Foods to Eat When You Have a Cold

Feeling sick? Conquer a cold by eating wisely. Here are several foods that can make you feel better.

By Laine Bergeson

Cooking & Food Immunity

colorful onions

Onions: Recipes, Techniques, and More

Please your palate with zesty flavor—and your body with powerful phytonutrients.

By Cary Neff

Masala chicken sheet pan meal

5 Simple Sheet-Pan Meals

These recipes are ideal for quick dinners or simple make-ahead meals that require minimal cleanup.

By Kaelyn Riley

A bowl of chili

8 Winning Game-Time Recipes

Update your next tailgate party or game-day menu with these healthier takes on popular meals and snacks.

By LIFE TIME

pears

Pears: Recipes, Techniques, and More

Delicate, aromatic and sweet, this versatile, beautiful fruit adds flavor and nutrition to all kinds of meals.

By Cary Neff

a hamburger

The Better Burger

Grilling doesn’t have to be off-limits in a wholesome diet. With a few healthy guidelines, you’ll be well on your way to burger bliss.

By Robin Asbell

diy energy bar recipes

How to Make Energy Bars

Store-bought varieties are often high in sugar and unhealthy oils. Follow these homemade energy-bar recipes to create nutritious versions.

By Kaelyn Riley

4 Smoothie Bowls

Each of these nourishing bowls has more than 16 grams of protein per serving.

By Maddie Augustin

purslane

Purslane: Recipes, Techniques, and More

This succulent leafy vegetable is rich in omega-3s and melatonin.

By Cary Neff