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Why We Need More Protein as We Age

By Craig Cox

Yes, protein protects against muscle loss, but there are many other health benefits as well. Learn more about how many grams of protein you need.

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Are Artificial Sweeteners Better Than Sugar?

By Catherine Guthrie

Here’s what the research says.

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How to Eat More Plant-Based Foods

By Adam Meyer

It’s easier than you might think! Get more vegetables into your life with this practical cooking advice.

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Does Food Combining Reduce Sugar’s Impact?

By Catherine Guthrie

The short answer is yes. Here’s why.

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Why Is Sugar So Hard to Identify in Processed Foods?

By Catherine Guthrie

Processed foods are pumped full of sugars for a variety of reasons. Here’s what you need to know.

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What Are the Best Heart-Healthy Foods?

By Lauren David

Experts share which ingredients they keep in their heart-healthy pantries — and which foods they try to avoid.

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3 Tips for Fueling for Life Time Classes

By Katie Leonard, CPT, NTP

Helpful reminders about prioritizing nutrition and hydration when going after your fitness goals.

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How Does Sugar Impact the Liver?

By Catherine Guthrie

The liver plays a key role in processing sugar, but eating too many sugary foods and drinks can strain this essential organ. Here’s why.

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The Truth About Ultraprocessed Foods

By Catherine Guthrie

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.

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What Is Sugar, Exactly?

By Catherine Guthrie

There’s more to sugar than what you may realize. Learn more.

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12 Common Questions About Sugar and Your Health — Answered

By Catherine Guthrie

Here’s what you need to know about the sweet stuff’s effects on your health.

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3 Simple Health Habits to Not Overlook

By Emily Ewen

A trainer and dietitian outlines a few often-underestimated habits that can greatly improve your overall well-being.

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How to Handle Food Cravings

With Samantha McKinney, RD
Season 9, Episode 15

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.

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Does Nitric Oxide Help With Healthy Aging?

By Mo Perry

Learn more about nitric oxide and how it can help prevent age-related declines.

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Can a Plant-Based Diet Improve Health?

By Michael Dregni

Yes, according to a recent study involving identical twins. Here’s what the researchers discovered.

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How What We Eat Affects Our Sleep (and Vice Versa)

With Samantha McKinney, RD
Season 9, Episode 10

Learn how your nutrition habits influence your sleep quality — and vice versa.

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What You Need to Know About Nitrates

By Catherine Guthrie

Despite their bad reputation, these nitrogen-based compounds are a vital piece of a nutrient jigsaw puzzle. Our bodies need them to make nitric oxide, which plays a major role in how well we age.

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Why Seasonal Eating?

With Paul Kriegler, RD
Season 9, Episode 8

Nature is designed to help provide the types of foods we need at the times we need them — and fall, the season of harvest, is an opportune time to reset our food routines and embrace all that nature has to offer.

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What Causes Low Iron?

By Stephanie Soucheray

If you menstruate, avoid meat, or are an endurance athlete, you might be at higher risk for low iron levels. Here’s why.

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How to Make Sure You’re Consuming Enough Dietary Iron

By Stephanie Soucheray

Here are some of the top sources of iron-rich foods — for meat-eaters as well as vegetarians and vegans.

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