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The Ultimate Protein Shake
This shake is a favorite on the LifeCafe® menu. Make it for yourself at home with this recipe.
8 Freezer-Friendly Recipes
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and dessert options that you can make now and eat later.
Digestive Enzymes: What Are They? Why Do You Use Them?
Gastrointestinal symptoms may be the sign of a digestive issue. Learn how supplementing with digestive enzymes can contribute to a healthier digestive system.
The Ultimate Guide to Supporting Your Immune System
How do you build a strong immune system? How do healthy people stay healthy when others don’t? Find out in our ultimate guide to your immune system.
How to Buy and Store Lemons
Juiced or zested, this versatile citrus fruit adds brightness and acidity to any dish — and it even doubles as a household cleaning agent. Try these tips to get the most from your lemons.
How to Eat Organic on a Budget
Smart suggestions to help you eat healthy without breaking the bank.
5 Nutrition Myths, Debunked
Julie Brown, RD, and Ryan Dodge, LifeCafe executive chef, debunk five of the most common misconceptions around healthy eating. You’ll learn whether all calories are created equal, if you can out-train a bad diet, the truth about low fat, and more.
Essential Amino Acids: How to Choose and Use Them Wisely
If you can’t get enough protein in your diet through food alone, you may want to consider supplementing with an amino acid.
6 Tips for Buying Herbal Remedies
Start with single-herb formulations, beware the cheapest option, and four more tips for buying herbal remedies.
Anatomy of a Soy Dog
Not all fake-meat alternatives are created equal. Here’s an inside look at soy dogs.
The Best Way to Eat for Gut Healing
The health of your gut has a big impact on your overall wellbeing. Restore it by following these six gut-healing strategies.
What Are Excitotoxins?
They’re supposed to enhance flavor and excite your tastebuds, but could these common food additives also be overexciting your cells — and doing damage to your nervous system?
Collagen Peptides: Health Benefits for Your Knees, Cheeks, Lips, and Hips
Wondering if this popular supplement is worth the hype? Discover the six potential health benefits of collagen.
Magnesium: Health Benefits and Best Ways to Supplement
Your body uses magnesium to help produce energy, regulate inflammation, and more — and many of us are deficient. Learn how to get enough of this crucial micronutrient.
How to Build Your Own Shake
Many shakes and smoothies are high in sugar and neglect a balance of nutrients. This template can help you build a nutritious, tasty shake that’ll keep you feeling full and energized. Plus, enjoy three dietitian-created shake recipes.
Intermittent Fasting and Breakfast: The Ultimate Guide
Is intermittent fasting — or skipping breakfast — bad for you? Not at all. For some, fasting could actually help you feel and perform better.
What Are the 5 Best Herbs for Anxiety?
Plant-based remedies to help ease your mind.
Why Meal Plans Don’t Work
“Can’t you just make me a meal plan?” Discover Coach Anika’s response to this often-asked request.
4 Plant-Based Meals on a Budget
These recipes from the Frugal Vegan cookbook prove that a healthy, plant-based diet doesn’t have to be intimidating or expensive.
Fish Oil: Health Benefits of Supplementing for Your Body and Brain
Learn the numerous health benefits that can come from supplementing with a high-quality fish oil.
Why Healthy Eating Doesn’t Need to Be Boring
In this episode, we cover nutrition challenges, meal planning and grocery shopping, and how to find healthy balance with guests Julie Brown, RD, and Ryan Dodge, executive chef for Life Time’s LifeCafe nationwide.