Nutrition Tips

7 Tips to Pick the Perfect Bottle of Wine

Discover what's in your wine and learn how to make healthy and tasty choices with this insightful guide.

By Laine Bergeson

Is Butter Good for Us — or Not?

Everything is better with butter — but is butter healthy or not? We talked to some integrative-health experts to find out.

By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC

Food Culture Nutrition Tips

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3 Immune-Supportive Recipes

Enjoy these nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

By Molly Kopischke

Cooking & Food Immunity

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Choosing Healthy Beverages

What you drink is an often-forgotten — but critically important — piece of the nutrition puzzle. Learn which beverages to consider to meet your daily hydration needs and best support your health — and which ones you want to avoid.

By Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT

Nutrition Tips

5 Unexpected Places You’ll Find Sugar

Try these pro tips to help you avoid it.

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Food Addiction Nutrition Tips

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What Do Food Sensitivity Test Results Really Mean?

Wondering if a food sensitivity test is something you may want to consider? A Life Time dietitian offers insights into common sources of food sensitivities, reasons they occur, ways to overcome them, and more.

By Katie Knafla, RD, LD

Gut Health Nutrition Tips

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The 7 Best Carbohydrates for Fat Loss

Thought starchy carbohydrates were off limits when going after a weight-loss goal? Think again.

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Nutrition Tips

Talks — S2, EP8 / Pour a Glass? The Pros and Cons of Wine

Is wine really a healthier choice when it comes to alcohol? Learn about wine’s effects on our health and get advice for how to choose healthier wines — plus tips for which ones pair best with certain foods.

With Paul Kriegler, RD

Food Culture Mindful Eating

Talks — S2, EP7 / Drink Up? The Pros and Cons of Coffee

Is coffee good for you? Bad for you? Something in between? Anika Christ, RD, joins us to talk about how coffee can be part of a healthy nutrition plan, so long as you keep a few key considerations in mind. Plus, she shares some of her own good-for-you coffee drinks.

With Anika Christ, RD

Cooking & Food Food Culture

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Foods to Include in Your Weekly Routine During Flu Season

Support your immune system — and help fend off illness — by adding these six foods to your diet.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

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Common Nutrition Coaching Recommendations That Backfire

Avoid taking these five common suggestions at face value when making an effort toward sustainable, long-term change.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Nutrition Tips

Expert Answers: Why Does Seeing Sugary Foods Trigger Cravings?

I’ve heard that simply looking at sugary foods can trigger an insulin response. Is that true?

By Nicole Radziszewski

Food Addiction Food Culture

The Truth About MSG

Depending on whom you ask, monosodium glutamate is either a miracle ingredient or a dangerous neurotoxin. The truth likely lies somewhere in between.

By Kaelyn Riley

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Nutrition Tips

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5 Essential Questions About Fiber — Answered

Nutrition experts answer some of the most common questions about this nutrient — including how you know if you are eating a low-fiber diet.

By Laine Bergeson

Nutrition Tips

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5 Foods To Weigh and Measure

Tracking food portions closely can be a double-edged sword. While there are both pros and cons to doing so, these are five foods where focusing on your portions may prove beneficial.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Nutrition Tips

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The 3 Types of Dietary Fiber You Need

Insoluble fiber, soluble fiber, and prebiotic fiber are all essential to our health and well-being. Here's why — and which foods have them.

By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC

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Protein Power: What You Need to Know

You need protein to build muscle, manage your metabolism, and support tissue repair. But how much? What kind? And can you get too much? We answer your top 12 questions about protein.

By Gina DeMillo Wagner

Cooking & Food Nutrition Tips

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Are Sweeteners Like Stevia and Monk Fruit Better for You Than Sugar?

Many health-conscious eaters, paleo bakers, and people with diabetes rely on naturally derived alternative sweeteners — but are they truly better for you than plain table sugar?

By Stephanie Soucheray

Food Addiction Nutrition Tips

Why You Need to Eat Fiber

Even a relatively nutritious diet can deliver inadequate amounts of fiber. Learn why it’s so critical to your health — and which foods are high in fiber.

By Laine Bergeson

Nutrition Tips