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Your Brain On Ultraprocessed Food
Eating UPFs can wreak havoc on your digestion, gut health, and metabolism, but did you know they can also have a negative impact on your brain and mental health? Here’s how.
The Dangers of the New Energy Drinks
Many of the new energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine, as well as sugar, artificial sweeteners, and natural stimulants like guarana. Here’s what to know about them.
The Truth About Ultraprocessed Foods
These products are everywhere. Here’s a closer look at the many ways these food products can harm your health — and why it’s worth the effort to avoid them when you can.
Is It Possible to Have a Healthy Relationship With Sugar?
Yes. Here’s some expert advice.
12 Common Questions About Sugar and Your Health — Answered
Here’s what you need to know about the sweet stuff’s effects on your health.
What Are Some of the Health Consequences of Eating Junk Food?
Eating ultraprocessed food may increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and anxiety, according to a recent review. Here’s why.
ONE HEALTHY HABIT: Cut Your Sugar Consumption
This month’s challenge offers strategies to curb sugar cravings.
PUMPING IRONY: Junk Food Jeopardy
Ultraprocessed foods, which first took hold among my baby boomer compatriots, now make up nearly 60 percent of the average American diet. Some experts say our addiction to this fare is lowering our life expectancy.
The Downsides of the Sweet Stuff: All About Sugar and Sugar Alternatives
Sugar is everywhere, and — as with so many things — too much of it is detrimental to our health and well-being. While this is common knowledge for many, most of us are still consuming well more than is recommended, and the topic has gotten even more confusing in recent years with the proliferation of artificial and natural sweeteners. Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, explains the body-wide health effects of sugar, the pros and cons of the various types of sweet sources, and how we can be more mindful about sugar’s place in our diets.
Life Time in the News: “His Doctor Said He Wouldn’t Make it to 50 Years Old — So He Lost 230 Pounds”
How a doctor’s visit prompted this Life Time member to start a transformational weight-loss journey.
Why Do I Crave Sugar When I’m Upset?
Sweet foods do provide a temporary boost to our mood. However, indulging in this habit can eventually make the stress response worse. Learn more.
Is There a Difference Between Hunger and Cravings?
Yes, physical hunger is the body’s need for nourishment, while a craving is a desire for specific food and may be emotionally driven.
Why Do I Crave Salty Foods?
It may be a signal of low blood pressure or adrenal dysfunction, says our expert.
A Guide to Understanding Gluten and Gluten Sensitivity
Learn about the latest research on gluten intolerance.
9 Common Questions Answered About Hunger Cravings
If you’re feeling famished you probably need food, but sometimes hunger and cravings can clue us in to what we need — physically and emotionally. We just have to tune in to our body.
Got the Blues? Ultraprocessed Food May Be to Blame
Highly processed foods, which are typically high on the glycemic index, can reduce levels of serotonin and dopamine — and potentially contribute to depression and anxiety.
5 Ways to Manage Acid Reflux Without Medication
Acid reflux is unpleasant and all too common. Integrative nutritionists share how to manage acid reflux symptoms and rediscover the pleasure of eating.
Expert Advice: How Can I Cut Back on Alcohol?
Whether for dry January or at any other time of the year.
PUMPING IRONY: This Is Your Brain on Junk Food
As Big Pharma’s latest Alzheimer’s drug faces renewed skepticism, a new study suggests that avoiding ultraprocessed food may be a more promising approach to maintaining healthy cognitive function as we age.
Is Life Time’s 10-Day Sugar Fix Program Right For You?
Everything to know about this digital program designed to curb sugar cravings.
Kicking the Sugar Habit — Together
One Life Time team member and her parents enrolled in the Life Time Sugar Fix program together to eliminate the ingredient from their diets. This was their experience.