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What Does “Cruelty-Free” Really Mean?

By Michael Dregni

The government does not oversee or regulate this term, but other groups have stepped in. Look for the Animal Welfare Approved label and the Certified Humane Raised & Handled labels.

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Are the Alkaloids in Nightshades Bad for You?

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

Most people tolerate the alkaloids just fine, but these toxin-containing compounds may trigger health issues in others.

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Kicking the Sugar Habit — Together

By Annie Kragness

One Life Time team member and her parents enrolled in the Life Time Sugar Fix program together to eliminate the ingredient from their diets. This was their experience.

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What Does “Organic” Really Mean?

By Michael Dregni

The term is much more regulated than it used to be. Look for the USDA Organic label, which means that at least 95 percent of the ingredients are mostly free of pesticides and fertilizers.

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What Does “Grassfed” Really Mean?

By Michael Dregni

Look for American Grassfed Association certification, which means animals were raised 100 percent on grass and forage — not grain.

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How to Balance Your Blood Sugar

With Samantha McKinney, RD
Season 5, Episode 12   July 12, 2022

It’s estimated that as many as one in three U.S. adults have impaired blood-sugar control — and most are unaware until disease diagnosis. This often means missing months or years of opportunities to intervene with lifestyle habits. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, explains how blood sugar impacts nearly every aspect of our health and walks us through the many things we can do to better control it.

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How to Make Nightshades More Digestible

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

Nightshade vegetables and fruits are nutrient-dense foods, delivering important antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Learn why these foods can be great for you — and how you can mitigate their effects if they bother you.

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3 Habits Life Time Dietitians Do on the Regular

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Strategies that help set them up for daily nutritional success.

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How to Navigate Nightshade Foods

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

Are nightshades bad for you? For most people, these foods are a healthy part of a varied diet. But for others, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and potatoes can be problematic.

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Rethinking Nutrition . . . for Real

By Renée Main

After years of quick-fix dieting, the cofounder of the ARORA program finally progressed toward her health goals when she made healthy eating a lifestyle.

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Gardens That Heal: Q&A With Juliet Blankespoor

By Marco Dregni

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

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Why Omega-3s?

With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
Season 5, Episode 9   June 14, 2022

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.

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How Much Does Pollution Affect Seafood Quality?

By Heidi Wachter

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

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How to Find Sustainable Seafood

By Heidi Wachter

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.

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Expert Picks for Plant-Based Proteins

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

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.

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How Butyrate Can Help Protect Against Leaky Gut

By Helen Martineau

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

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The Health Benefits of Butyrate

By Helen Martineau

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

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

By Catherine Guthrie

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

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The Pros and Cons of a Raw-Food Diet

By Catherine Guthrie

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

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7 Tips on Eating for Trauma Recovery

By Jessie Sholl

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

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