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3 Common Myths About Nutrition for Older Adults

By Emily Ewen

A Life Time registered dietitian busts a few misconceptions about healthy nutrition as you age.

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How Soil Health Is Connected to Human Health — and So Much More

By Kristin Ohlson

You may not be able to see them, but the microorganisms in the soil have a major impact on human nutrition and health.

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12 Key Nutrients for Mood Support

By Chrystle Fiedler

According to nutritional psychiatrist Drew Ramsey, MD, these are the most important nutrients for supporting your mental health.

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8 Ways to Support Your Mental Health With Food

By Chrystle Fiedler

There are no instant solutions to mental health challenges, but a few relatively easy dietary interventions can help stabilize and improve your mood over time.

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Expert Answers: Do You Need Sodium for Hydration?

By The Life Time Training Team

How this mineral is involved in the body’s hydration process.

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2 Refreshing Electrolyte Mocktail Recipes

By The Life Time Training Team

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

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How to Find Real Coffee

By Lauren David

Watch out for imposters when you’re buying ground coffee, and learn how to be sure you’re buying the real deal.

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4 Ways That Nutrition Can Negatively Affect Our Mood

By Chrystle Fiedler

Building a solid nutritional foundation for mental health starts with recognizing how food may be contributing to low mood. These are some of the factors.

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

By Lauren David

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

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What Are Macros and Calories?

With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
Season 7, Episode 16

Macros and calories are often the focus for many individuals who are pursuing health-related goals, particularly those tied to body composition. Yet as straightforward as these essential elements of nutrition may seem, they are actually quite complicated and nuanced. Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, helps us understand the differences between macros and calories and the roles they play in our health and well-being. He also offers insights for how to think about them when it comes to healthy eating.

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Can Ashwagandha Boost VO2 Max?

By Marco Dregni

This adaptogenic herb has been used for ages in Ayurvedic medicine to aid health and immunity. Now, exercise scientists believe it may also enhance aerobic performance.

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How Much Protein Do I Need as I Age?

By Craig Cox

Learn how protein-rich foods can help seniors combat muscle loss and other health issues.

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The Downsides of the Sweet Stuff: All About Sugar and Sugar Alternatives

With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
Season 7, Episode 12

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.

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Ask the Dietitians: Your Nutrition Questions, Answered

With Anika Christ, RD & Samantha McKinney, RD
Season 7, Episode 9

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

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Why Collagen?

With Anika Christ, RD
Season 7, Episode 7

Collagen is something of a buzzword in the nutrition world of late, yet this nutrient has always been important to our overall health. As our eating patterns have steered toward processed and convenience foods over the past 60 years, our dietary needs for collagen have increased — hence the growing interest in collagen supplementation. Anika Christ, RD, explains what collagen is, its role in our body, and its advantages for health. She also offers guidance around supplementation and supporting your body’s natural production of this nutrient.

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3 Meal-Prep Styles to Suit Every Personality

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Life Time dietitians share three approaches to meal planning that can set you up to eat healthily most of the time.

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ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Take Your Libido-Supporting Supplements

By Experience Life Staff

If your sex drive has waned, consider giving these key vitamins and herbs a try.

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What Is Vitamin P?

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

How taking real pleasure in food supports your health.

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13 Packable Lunches for the Entire Family

By Callie Fredrickson

Peruse this list of lunch ideas for back-to-school or workdays.

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What Are the Health Benefits of Black Currants, Goji Berries, Serviceberries, Golden Berries and Mulberries?

By Catherine Guthrie

Explore how these remarkable berries offer a variety of health-enhancing benefits.

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Are There Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate?

By Michael Dregni

Yes, but there are steps you can take to mitigate your exposure to these toxins.

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