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Nutrition Tips

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Gardens That Heal: Q&A With Juliet Blankespoor

Herbs like basil, thyme, fennel, mint, and more can be used in cooking — and in herbal medicine.

By Marco Dregni

Functional/Integrative Medicine Home/Living

Paul Kriegler

Talks — S5, EP9 / Why Omega-3s?

Without sufficient intake of omega-3s, our health can suffer: We might experience more inflammation, our cell signaling may be inhibited, and our cognitive health can take a hit. In this mini episode, Paul Kriegler, RD, explains why omega-3s are so essential and offers advice on how we can support our bodies with optimal amounts of this fatty acid.

With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT

Immunity Nutrition Tips

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Is There a Sustainability Difference Between Freshwater and Saltwater Fish?

Overfishing happens in both oceans and lakes.

By Heidi Wachter

Nutrition Tips Sustainability

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How Much Does Pollution Affect Seafood Quality?

Fish are frequently contaminated with persistent organic pollutants. Here are some tips on how to avoid toxins when you eat fish.

By Heidi Wachter

Nutrition Tips Sustainability

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How to Find Sustainable Seafood

Fish offers a host of health benefits, but pollution, overfishing, and human-rights abuses have muddied the waters. Learn how to make more sustainable choices.

By Heidi Wachter

Cooking & Food Food Culture

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Expert Picks for Plant-Based Proteins

A Life Time dietitian shares her top choices for plant-based protein food sources — and considerations to keep in mind if you’re using them to hit your daily protein targets.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Nutrition Tips Supplements

green juice and citrus foods

How pH Balance Affects Your Body’s Ability to Detox

Discover how to naturally detoxify your body every day by maintaining a balanced pH level.

By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDN

Detox Nutrition Tips

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How Fermented Foods Help Your Body Naturally Detox

Discover how fermented foods like kefir and yogurt can help your body's natural detoxification process.

By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDN

Detox Nutrition Tips

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How Sweat Inducing Foods Help Your Body Naturally Detox

Discover how inducing your body to sweat can help your body's natural detoxification process.

By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDN

Detox Nutrition Tips

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How Healthy Fats and Oils Help Your Body Naturally Detox

Discover which foods to include in your diet that naturally help fight inflammation, allowing the body to detox and improve your overall health.

By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDN

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How Butyrate Can Help Protect Against Leaky Gut

Butyrate can help keep inflammation in check by strengthening our gut lining.

By Helen Martineau

Gut Health Nutrition Tips

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The Health Benefits of Butyrate

Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid that plays a surprisingly big role in overall health.

By Helen Martineau

Gut Health Immunity

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4 Steps to Eating Less Sugar

Looking to reduce your sugar intake? Here are a few easy-to-implement strategies.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Food Addiction Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

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Should People With IBS, Leaky Gut, or Other Gut Issues Eat a Raw-Food Diet?

If you have digestive challenges, a raw-foods diet might not be right for you. Here's why.

By Catherine Guthrie

Gut Health Inflammation

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The Pros and Cons of a Raw-Food Diet

Raw-food diets have many passionate advocates, but the benefits differ for different people. Learn how find a balance that's right for you.

By Catherine Guthrie

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7 Tips on Eating for Trauma Recovery

Cutting back on caffeine, eating magnesium-rich foods, and more can help support you while you are healing from chronic stress.

By Jessie Sholl

Functional/Integrative Medicine Mindful Eating

a variety of carb heavy foods

Are the Carbs in Potatoes the Same as the Carbs in Sugar?

In short, no. Potatoes contain a more complex form of carbohydrate called amylose, which digests more slowly than sugar.

By Elizabeth Millard

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The Health Benefits of Eating Potatoes

Long maligned by various healthy-eating plans, potatoes are back in favor — and more nutritious than you might think.

By Elizabeth Millard

Cooking & Food Nutrition Tips

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The Addictive Power of Processed Foods

Big Food engineers foods like chocolate, ice cream, French fries, and chips to be addictive. Here's how.

By Marco Dregni

Addiction Food Addiction

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Is Decaf Coffee Good or Bad for Your Health?

Not all decaf coffee is the same. Here’s what to avoid — and how to brew the perfect cup of decaf.

By Marco Dregni

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Why Drinking Water Alone Isn’t Enough to Stay Hydrated

Consuming adequate amounts of water daily is essential — but you also need to ensure your body holds on to those fluids.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Nutrition Tips Supplements