Mindful Eating

Talks — S9, EP15 / How to Handle Food Cravings

Whether it’s a hankering for something salty, sweet, or savory, we all experience food cravings — and times when they can deter our healthy-eating plans.

With Samantha McKinney, RD

Cooking & Food Metabolism/Weight Loss

A spread of food on a table including a plate of purple potatoes, chicken breast, and carrots.

Expert Answers: Does the Order I Eat My Macros in Matter?

A registered dietitian weighs in on the significance of the sequence of macronutrient consumption.

By Elise Wiegele

Mindful Eating Nutrition Tips

ONE HEALTHY HABIT: Cut Your Sugar Consumption

This month’s challenge offers strategies to curb sugar cravings.

By Experience Life Staff

Addiction Food Addiction

Talks — S7, EP9 / Ask the Dietitians: Your Nutrition Questions, Answered

Is there an ideal diet? Do I need to be taking supplements? What should I eat before and after exercising? Life Time dietitians Anika Christ, RD, and Samantha McKinney, RD, join us to answer the most common nutrition questions they hear from members — including these and more

With Anika Christ, RD & Samantha McKinney, RD

Meal Planning & Prep Mindful Eating

What Is Vitamin P?

How taking real pleasure in food supports your health.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Mindful Eating Nutrition Tips

ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Eat a Rainbow of Plants

Take advantage of the summer harvest and challenge yourself with this month's One Healthy Habit to eat more colorful plant-based foods each day.

By Experience Life Staff

Mindful Eating Nutrition Tips

Can Reducing Calories Really Help You Live Longer?

You’ve probably seen headlines that restricting calories can extend your lifespan. The reality might be a little more complicated.

By Helen Martineau

Healthy Aging Mindful Eating

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.

By Jessie Sholl

Food Addiction Mindful Eating

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.

By Jessie Sholl

Food Addiction Mindful Eating

How can I tell if I’m hungry for something other than food?

How to Recognize and Satisfy ‘Heart Hunger’

People tend to associate hunger solely with physical nourishment, however, it is important to acknowledge what's referred to as "heart hunger." Learn more about how we can nourish this type of hunger.

By Jessie Sholl

Emotional Intelligence Mindful Eating

5 Tasty and Sustainable Treats

Enjoy the present and take care of the future with these snacks and beverages.

By Experience Life Staff

Mindful Eating Product Reviews

Does Fatigue Make Us Feel Hungrier?

Yes, and here's why.

By Jessie Sholl

Metabolism/Weight Loss Mindful Eating

Food, Freedom, and Forgiveness: Julieta Cruz’s Success Story

A young woman learns to forgive and care for herself while healing her relationship with food.

By Julieta Cruz

Mindful Eating

how do social media influencers influence diet culture?

How Social Media Usage Can Influence Your Diet

Comparing what you eat to what social-media influencers eat can sabotage your diet. Here's why.

By Katie Dohman

Metabolism/Weight Loss Mindful Eating

why do I still feel hungry after eating?

Why Do I Sometimes Feel Hungry Immediately After a Big Meal?

It may have something to do with what you ate — or didn’t eat.

By Jessie Sholl

Mindful Eating Nutrition Tips

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.

By Jessie Sholl

Food Addiction Metabolism/Weight Loss

a variety of health snack ideas to get you through the day

ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Pack Healthy Snacks

May's One Healthy Habit challenge aims to help you handle hunger pangs and afternoon energy slumps.

By Experience Life Staff

Cooking & Food Mindful Eating

How to Use Nutrition to Relieve Acid Reflux

Try these foods and supplements to calm your reflux symptoms.

By Stephanie Soucheray

Functional/Integrative Medicine Gut Health

How Do Eating Behaviors Trigger Acid Reflux?

Eating too quickly or while stressed can trigger gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Here are several expert suggestions to tamp down the flames.

By Stephanie Soucheray

Functional/Integrative Medicine Gut Health

a woman pushes away a cup of coffee and glass of soda

How Can I Figure Out What Triggers My Acid Reflux?

Caffeine, alcohol, citrus, and fried foods might be to blame.

By Stephanie Soucheray

Functional/Integrative Medicine Gut Health

a woman holds her stomach in pain due to acid reflux

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.

By Stephanie Soucheray

Food Addiction Functional/Integrative Medicine