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6 Tips for Sourcing High-Quality, Fair-Trade Spices
If you want to buy fresh seasonings grown by farmers who are treated fairly, keep these suggestions in mind.
The Benefits of Alkaline Water
Research suggests alkaline water may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and moderate the effects of diabetes.
Eating Well During Cancer Care
Integrative cancer experts offer ways to nourish yourself when food seems less appealing.
How to Lower Grilled Meat’s Cancer Risk
Adding onions and garlic to a meat marinade may offset the risks of heterocyclic amines.
What You Need to Know About Alliums
What is an allium — and why do you need to eat more of them? Read on for the benefits of onions, garlic, leeks, and more.
How Much Caffeine Is In That?
The amount of caffeine in some of our favorite foods and drinks varies greatly.
3 Ways to Get Hydrated — That Aren’t Plain Water
Try one of these three creative ways to boost your body’s hydration levels.
How Much Caffeine Is Right for Me?
To figure out how much caffeine — if any — is OK for you, try eliminating it for a couple of weeks and then reintroducing it.
Why Hydration?
With Paul Kriegler, RD
Our bodies are 70 percent water, so maintaining a healthy body starts with sustaining healthy hydration habits. In this mini episode, Paul Kriegler, RD, explains why proper hydration is so essential for our health and how we can make sure we’re optimizing our water intake.
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How Does Caffeine Really Affect Your Health?
Your questions about this common stimulant, answered.
Green-Tea Lovers May Live Longer
Drinking green tea at least three times a week is associated with a lower risk of heart disease and stroke, according to recent research.
Can Regenerative Agriculture Save Us?
Why nourishing topsoil, raising healthier animals, and growing more nutrient-dense crops and produce is critical to the future of food — and the planet.
Why Nutrition-Only Programs Rarely Work
Looking for transformational results? Learn why nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle all play a pivotal and connected role.
Fueling for Your Workouts
With Cliff Edberg, RD, Master Trainer
Fueling for workouts can be tricky: How we do it depends on a lot of individual factors, and it can take time to learn what does or does not work for us. Cliff Edberg, RD, Master Trainer at Life Time, breaks down what we need to know about pre- and post-workout nutrition, and offers general guidelines we can start with to then hone in on what’s best for us.
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Can People With Thyroid Conditions Eat Cruciferous Vegetables?
Cooking and fermenting the veggies — and making sure you have adequate iodine — might be the key.
Should You Cook Cruciferous Vegetables?
The answer depends on how strong your digestion is, say some experts.
The Power of Cruciferous Vegetables
Cauliflower, kale, and other crucifers are some of the most nutritionally potent foods out there. But, how do they affect digestion and thyroid function?
Why Diets Don’t Work — and Never Have
A landmark starvation study from World War II sends an important message for today's low-calorie dieters: Going hungry is not a winning strategy.
Why Parsley Is More Than a Garnish
Parsley packs a powerful nutritional punch. Here are five ways to use it.
A Simplified Guide to Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition
Wondering how to optimize your pre- and post-workout nutrition strategies? Hear from a Life Time dietitian about the most important things to consider.