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9 Must-Try Grilled Fruit and Vegetable Recipes

Embrace the versatility of the grill at your next meal! Think beyond traditional grilled meat options with this collection of plant-forward recipes.

By Experience Life Staff

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The Health Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms

Fungi have been used as medicine for thousands of years. Discover six varieties and their many health benefits.

By Catherine Guthrie

Cooking & Food Functional/Integrative Medicine

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5 Picnic Salad Recipes

Made with good-for-you ingredients and full of flavor, these side dishes are perfect for your next alfresco affair.

By Maddie Augustin

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11 Healthier Desserts

From cookies to crème brûlée, and fruit crisp to vegan cheesecake, explore a variety of wholesome dessert recipes to treat yourself.

By Experience Life Staff

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5 Recipes for a Happy, Healthy Gut

Try these nutritious dishes to heal your gut lining and support your microbiome.

By Kate Morgan

Cooking & Food Gut Health

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17 Green Foods to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Healthy Way

From your morning smoothie to a relaxing evening beverage, enjoy these fresh, nutrient-packed recipes on St. Patrick's Day — or any day to load up on your greens!

By Christy Rice

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How to Eat 30 Grams of Protein at Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Eating 30 grams of protein per meal is a target to aim for to help steady blood sugar, support energy, and keep you feeling satiated. Use these high-protein recipes to reach that goal.

By The LTH Nutrition Team

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5 Plant-Based Mexican Recipes

Try these plant-forward twists on Mexican classics.

By Jose Guzman, RDN

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How to Find Real Maple Syrup

Fake maple syrup is often made with corn syrup and artificial flavors. Here's how to ensure your pancakes are drizzled with the real deal.

By Lauren David

Cooking & Food Food Culture

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10 of Our Most Popular Chicken Recipes

Your search for healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make chicken dishes ends here.

By Experience Life Staff

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How to Find Real Parmesan Cheese

Look for real "Parmigiano-Reggiano" cheese instead of products labeled as "Parmesan cheese." Here's why.

By Lauren David

Cooking & Food Food Culture

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5 Healthy Slow-Cooker Recipes

Come home to a nourishing meal with one of these comforting recipes.

By Maddie Augustin

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How to Find Real Olive Oil

Fake extra-virgin olive oil is often diluted with cheaper oils. Here's how to find the real deal.

By Lauren David

Cooking & Food Food Culture

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How to Spot Fake Honey

One-third of the honey on the market today is adulterated or fake. Here's how to ensure your honey is the real deal.

By Lauren David

Cooking & Food Food Culture

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2 Refreshing Electrolyte Mocktail Recipes

The inclusion of electrolytes in these mocktails provides you with an extra hydration boost.

By The LTH Nutrition Team

Cooking & Food Nutrition Tips

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Our 20 Most Popular Healthy-Eating Recipes of 2023

Get inspired to mix up your meals and snacks in the new year with this roundup of our most-viewed recipes from last year.

By Callie Fredrickson

Cooking & Food Meal Planning & Prep

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How to Find Real Honey, Coffee, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, and Maple Syrup

Watch out for imposters among these five favorite foods, and learn how to be sure you’re buying the real deal.

By Lauren David

Cooking & Food Nutrition Tips

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15 Health and Wellness Trends to Watch in 2024

Life Time experts share their predictions for what’s up-and-coming in the next year.

By Emily Ewen

Cooking & Food Home/Living

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How Diet Can Make — or Break — Your Mental Health

Learn about the connection between food and mood and what you can eat to support your mental health.

By Chrystle Fiedler

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5 Recipes Using Winter Root Vegetables

Fall in love with cold-weather cooking with meals that put root veggies front and center.

By Kate Morgan

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The Low-Stress Cocktail Party

Try this spread of prep-ahead recipes to bring some ease to your next holiday gathering.

By Experience Life Staff

Cooking & Food Holidays