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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.
The 7 Best Carbohydrates for Fat Loss
Thought starchy carbohydrates were off limits when going after a weight-loss goal? Think again.
Pour a Glass? The Pros and Cons of Wine
With Paul Kriegler, RD
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.
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Drink Up? The Pros and Cons of Coffee
With Anika Christ, RD
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.
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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.
Common Nutrition Coaching Recommendations That Backfire
Avoid taking these five common suggestions at face value when making an effort toward sustainable, long-term change.
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.
5 Questions About Fiber
Nutrition experts answer some of the most common questions about this nutrient — including how you know if you are eating a low-fiber diet.
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.
The Three Types of 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.
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.
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?
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.
5 Signs You’re Not Eating Enough
Why under-nourishing your body may be holding you back from achieving your health goals.
Coffee for Wellness?
Coffee gets a bad rap, and in excess it can be trouble. But enjoyed in moderation, it has a bright side, too.
How to Optimize Your Meals to Boost Metabolism
Learn which nutrition habits can help your body shift into a more effective fat-burning state, plus the steps you can take to gradually upgrade the nutrient-density of your meals.
Should I Eat Saturated Fats?
A Life Time nutritionist digs into the research behind dietary saturated fat and finds that it’s not the culprit behind heart disease.
5 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Diet
Eating healthy can be easy — yet overcomplex science often steers us away from getting started. Here are some simple modifications you can implement when it comes elevating your personal nutrition.
Can Garlic Help Heal the Gut?
Turns out garlic is great for ulcers, food poisoning, and gut dysbiosis. Here's why — and how to get more garlic in your diet.
Can Cabbage Juice Help Heal the Gut?
Turns out cabbage juice is great for peptic ulcers. Here's why — and how to get more cabbage juice in your diet.
Can Drinking Kombucha Help Me Lose Weight?
Get the scoop on this trendy tea — including the ways it could benefit your health and what to watch out for in store-bought varieties.