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Anatomy of a Gluten-Free Hamburger Bun

By Catherine Guthrie

Gluten-free hamburger buns may seem like a healthier choice, but they often contain many ultraprocessed ingredients. Here’s a look at what’s inside.

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What to Eat For Endurance Events

By Heidi Wachter

Figuring out your race-day nutrition strategy is an essential element of your training. Dial in your nutrition and fueling plan to support your athletic performance with this expert advice.

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3 Functional Water Additives to Try

By Lauren Bedosky

What you need to know about electrolytes, amino acids, and greens powders.

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Why Am I Not Hungry After a Tough Workout?

By Joe Meier, CSCS, PPSC, PN2

Here’s expert advice on how to balance low appetite with proper fueling and recovery.

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How Does Eating Sugar Affect Insulin?

By Catherine Guthrie

Discover how excessive sugar disrupts natural blood-sugar levels and contributes to metabolic disorders.

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Are Artificial Sweeteners Better Than Sugar?

By Catherine Guthrie

Here’s what the research says.

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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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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.

sugar cubes and granulated in a spoon.

What Is Sugar, Exactly?

By Catherine Guthrie

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

a woman holds out a spoonful of sugar

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.

A hand holding a scoop of protein powder.

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.

A picture of two handles holding a burger along with a headshot of Samantha McKinney

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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a woman shops a farmers market.

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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