Nutrition
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Kitchen Essentials
These top-quality kitchen staples make just about everything taste better.
A Simplified Guide to Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition
Wondering how to optimize your pre- and post-workout nutrition strategies? Hear from a Life Time dietitian about the most important things to consider.
The Environmental Impact of Nondairy Milks
Which nondairy milk is most climate-friendly: almond milk, rice milk, soymilk, or oat milk?
How Much Protein Do Plant-Based Athletes Need?
Plus: The best sources of plant-based protein.
Who Owns Your Healthy Food?
Here are the five Big Food conglomerates that own some of your favorite “natural” or organic brands.
A Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms
Reishi and Turkey Tail mushrooms are just two of the most popular medicinal mushrooms.
Farmers’ Markets, Gardens, and Eating Fresh
Spring offers new opportunities for embracing fresh, locally grown produce. Chef Ryan Dodge joins us to explore the importance of these whole foods, as well as ways we can get more of them into our diet, whether we grow them ourselves or shop for them at a local farmers’ markets.
How to Make Coconut-Water Kefir, Greek Yogurt, and Other Fermented Foods
Fermented foods support the immune system plus provide strains of good bacteria that are essential for health. Here are recipes for some of your favorite fermented foods.
The Carbohydrate Question
Not all carbohydrates are created equal — especially when it comes to the Mediterranean diet. Here’s why.
How to Buy and Store Salt
Nearly everything’s better with a sprinkle of salt. Take a closer look at your kitchen’s most essential seasoning.
4 Mistakes People Make When Switching to a Plant-Based Diet
Putting plant-based eating into practice can pose some challenges. Consider these common pitfalls — and find out how to overcome them.
14 Tips to Reduce Household Food Waste
Simple strategies to reduce your food-print.
The 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating
Expert advice from two renowned nutritionists for building a healthy body image and making peace with food.
High Blood Sugar May Undermine Workouts
A recent study suggests we might want to limit our sugar intake.
Our Food Glossary
At Experience Life, these are some of the most common terms we use to describe how we eat, what we eat, and the issues surrounding our food system.
The Minimalist Kitchen
By taking a streamlined approach, you’ll have more space in your kitchen — and room in your budget — for the tools you’ll actually use.
The Importance of Food Heritage
Food provides a window into our culture. Celebrated chef Marcus Samuelsson talks about the soul of American food, specifically Black food traditions, and how the origins of what and how we cook both influences and connects us.
The Plant-Powered Athlete
Prioritizing plant foods can benefit both your health and your fitness performance. Three athletes share how they fuel their active pursuits — and with great success.
Looking to Eat a Mediterranean Diet? Here Are 6 Staple Foods.
Learn why these six foods are so good for your health — and how to incorporate them into your diet.