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Nutrition Tips

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How Does Eating Sugar Affect Insulin?

Discover how excessive sugar disrupts natural blood-sugar levels and contributes to metabolic disorders.
By Catherine Guthrie
Nutrition TipsSpecific Health Conditions
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How to Eat More Leafy Greens

Get more of these nutritional powerhouses into your diet with these practical tips.
By Adam Meyer
Mindful EatingNutrition Tips
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Why We Need More Protein as We Age

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.
By Craig Cox
Healthy AgingNutrition Tips
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Are Artificial Sweeteners Better Than Sugar?

Here's what the research says.
By Catherine Guthrie
Food CultureNutrition Tips
honey

Is It OK to Eat Real Honey and Maple Syrup If I’m Avoiding Sugar?

It depends. Learn more.
By Catherine Guthrie
Nutrition Tips
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How to Eat More Plant-Based Foods

It’s easier than you might think! Get more vegetables into your life with this practical cooking advice.
By Adam Meyer
Meal Planning & PrepMindful Eating
a bowl with avocado, eggs, and white rice

Does Food Combining Reduce Sugar’s Impact?

The short answer is yes. Here's why.
By Catherine Guthrie
Mindful EatingNutrition Tips
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Why Is Sugar So Hard to Identify in Processed Foods?

Processed foods are pumped full of sugars for a variety of reasons. Here's what you need to know.
By Catherine Guthrie
Food CultureNutrition Tips
heart healthy foods

What Are the Best Heart-Healthy Foods?

Experts share which ingredients they keep in their heart-healthy pantries — and which foods they try to avoid.
By Lauren David
Cooking & FoodHeart & Cardiovascular Health
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3 Tips for Fueling for Life Time Classes

Helpful reminders about prioritizing nutrition and hydration when going after your fitness goals.
By Katie Leonard, CPT, NTP
Fitness TipsGroup Fitness
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How Does Sugar Impact the Liver?

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.
By Catherine Guthrie
InflammationNutrition Tips
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The Truth About Ultraprocessed Foods

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.
By Catherine Guthrie
Cooking & FoodFood Addiction
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What Is Sugar, Exactly?

There's more to sugar than what you may realize. Learn more.
By Catherine Guthrie
Nutrition Tips
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12 Common Questions About Sugar and Your Health — Answered

Here's what you need to know about the sweet stuff’s effects on your health.
By Catherine Guthrie
Food AddictionInflammation
A hand holding a scoop of protein powder.

3 Simple Health Habits to Not Overlook

A trainer and dietitian outlines a few often-underestimated habits that can greatly improve your overall well-being.
By Emily Ewen
Healthy Habits/Goal SettingMeal Planning & Prep
A picture of two handles holding a burger along with a headshot of Samantha McKinney

Talks — S9, EP15 / How to Handle Food Cravings

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.

With Samantha McKinney, RD
Cooking & FoodMetabolism/Weight Loss
a woman shops a farmers market.

Does Nitric Oxide Help With Healthy Aging?

Learn more about nitric oxide and how it can help prevent age-related declines.
By Mo Perry
Healthy AgingNutrition Tips
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Can a Plant-Based Diet Improve Health?

Yes, according to a recent study involving identical twins. Here's what the researchers discovered.
By Michael Dregni
Food CultureNutrition Tips
woman holding mug and samantha mckinney headshot

Talks — S9, EP10 / How What We Eat Affects Our Sleep (and Vice Versa)

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

With Samantha McKinney, RD
Nutrition TipsSleep
a salad made with arugula.

What You Need to Know About Nitrates

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.
By Catherine Guthrie
Nutrition Tips
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Talks — S9, EP8 / Why Seasonal Eating?

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.

With Paul Kriegler, RD
Cooking & FoodNutrition Tips
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