Nutrition
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8 Tips for Using Alliums
The nutritional health benefits of alliums — think onions, garlic, chives, and shallots — are impressive. Use these kitchen tricks when incorporating them into your diet.
5 Ancient Wheat Grains to Try
Some people with gluten sensitivities find some ancient wheat grains easier to digest. Here are five to try.
Straight From the Coaches: Your Health & Fitness Questions, Answered
What do I do if I’m not seeing results? How often do I need to exercise? How many calories should I be eating? Life Time coaches Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, and Lindsay Ogden, CPT, join us to answer the most common health and fitness questions they hear from our members — including these ones and more.
How to Make a Ginger-Lemon Wellness Shot
Mix up this anti-inflammatory wellness drink to give your immune system a boost.
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.
Coach Paul’s Top Tips for Unwinding Before Bedtime
These ideas can help promote end-of-day relaxation — so you can get a better night’s sleep.
The Nutrition and Supplementation Guide to Supporting Your Immune System
Discover which foods and supplements are essential for helping your body build a strong immune system.
Thyroid Health: How to Identify Imbalances + Tips for Support
Thyroid issues are prevalent: An estimated one in seven people are affected, with even more suffering from an imbalance — and many not even aware that their thyroid is behind their symptoms. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, shares the signals our thyroid might be sending us, the tests to ask for, and the lifestyle habits we can implement in our daily lives to nourish and support our thyroids.
What to Do When You’ve Fallen “Off the Wagon”
We all experience bumps in the road when going after health goals. Here’s how to make sure it remains a bump and not a derailment.
What is Pumpkin Purée and How Do I Use It?
Canned pumpkin is a nutritious, versatile ingredient. Here’s what to make with pumpkin purée as well as how to pick out a good brand.
Alejandra Blanco’s Favorite Family-Style Ceviche
Follow the step-by-step instructions to make Life Time team member Alejandra’s mother’s ceviche recipe yourself at home.
11 Ancient Grains to Try
What are ancient grains, and why should we eat them? Read on for expert advice on how to broaden your whole-grain horizons.
7 Make-Ahead Plant-Based Recipes to Up Your Lunch Game
Try these creative make-ahead recipes to level up your plant-based-lunch game.
What to Know About the Life Time Fit + Focused Program
Plus, get to know Coach Lo who designed and will guide you along the six-week plan.
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 to Choose the Best Cinnamon
This essential fall spice has plenty of uses beyond baking.
Building Mental Health Through Nutrition
Of all the calories we eat each day, 20 percent are used by our brains — so it’s no wonder there’s such a strong connection between our nutritional habits and mental-health status. Drew Ramsey, MD, psychiatrist, author, and mental-health advocate, joins us to explain this relationship and teach us about the food choices that best support our brains and mental well-being.
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.
9 Ways to Expand Your Palate
Experimenting with what you put on your plate can open you up to new flavors — and even help you find ways to enjoy foods you’ve previously avoided.