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Nutrition

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What You Need to Know About Food Recalls

Foodborne illness affects about 1 in 6 Americans annually — and recent federal cuts may make outbreaks harder to detect. Here are seven practical steps to protect yourself.
By Stephanie Soucheray
Cooking & FoodNutrition Tips
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Why Hyperpalatable Foods Are So Hard to Stop Eating — and 5 Ways to Break Free

Nearly 70 percent of the U.S. food supply contains fat-sugar-salt combinations engineered to override your brain's fullness signals. Here's how food companies exploit your biology — and how to reclaim your palate.
By Catherine Guthrie
Food AddictionFood Culture
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How to Swap Silken Tofu for Eggs in Baking

Learn how to use silken tofu as an egg substitute and which recipes work best.
By Rachel MacPherson
Cooking & Food
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How Protein Affects Mental Health

Key for building muscle, this macronutrient is also important for your brain. Here's why.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Brain HealthMental Health
lentil salad

4 Recipes to Help Improve Hormonal Balance and Fertility

Whether you’re trying to get pregnant or aiming for better hormonal balance, these foods can support your reproductive health.
By Kate Morgan
Cooking & Food
applesauce

How to Swap Applesauce for Eggs in Baking

Learn how to use applesauce as an egg substitute and which recipes work best.
By Rachel MacPherson
Cooking & Food
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How Meal Sequencing Helps Manage Blood Sugar

Possibly. Here's what you need to know.
By Susan Pagani
Mindful EatingNutrition Tips
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6 Shrub-Based Winter Mocktail Recipes

These refreshing, non-alcoholic beverages are made with drinking vinegars — or shrubs — and are brimming with seasonal flavors.
By Camille Berry
Cooking & Food
a bowl of soaked flaxseeds

How to Swap Flaxseeds for Eggs in Baking

Learn how to use flaxseeds as an egg substitute and which recipes work best.
By Rachel MacPherson
Cooking & Food
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How Do Omega-3s Benefit Heart Health?

An integrative medical practitioner and registered dietitian on the role of essential fatty acids in protecting your heart against disease.
By Emily Ewen
Heart & Cardiovascular HealthSpecific Health Conditions
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How to Add More Antioxidant-Rich Foods to Your Diet

You don't have to overhaul your diet to get more antioxidants. Try these easy add-ons and substitutions.
By Catherine Guthrie
Cooking & FoodNutrition Tips
a jar of soaked chia seeds

How to Swap Chia Seeds for Eggs in Baking

Learn how to use chia seeds as an egg substitute and which recipes work best.
By Rachel MacPherson
Cooking & Food
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Can Meal Sequencing Increase GLP-1 Production, and Might it Help Me Lose Weight? 

It most likely can — and without eliminating many foods you love. Here's how.
By Susan Pagani
Metabolism/Weight LossMindful Eating
a plate of high protein foods

Simple Tips to Add More Protein to Your Diet

You don't have to overhaul your diet to get more protein. Try these easy add-ons and substitutions.
By Catherine Guthrie
Cooking & FoodNutrition Tips
bowls of flaxseed and chia seeds

8 Egg Swaps for Baking

No eggs? No problem. These reliable baking substitutes deliver the moisture, structure, and lift your recipes need.
By Rachel MacPherson
Cooking & Food
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5 Recipes to Make With Tinned Fish

Canned seafood can be the base for some seriously delicious, nutrient-dense meals.
By Kate Morgan
Cooking & Food
fried egg on toast

5 Creative Ways to Get 30+ Grams of Protein

Life Time Dynamic Personal Trainers share the unexpected ways they pack this macronutrient into their days.
By Callie Fredrickson
Nutrition Tips
a bowl of fiber rich foods

Simple Tips to Add More Fiber-Rich Foods to Your Diet

You don't have to overhaul your diet to get more fiber. Try these easy add-ons, substitutions, and high-fiber foods to boost your daily intake.
By Catherine Guthrie
Cooking & FoodNutrition Tips
an array of quality fat foods

How Do Healthy Fats Support a Healthy Heart?

Discover how quality fats play a key role in supporting strong cardiometabolic health.
By Mo Perry
Heart & Cardiovascular HealthNutrition Tips
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Why We Need to Feel Hungry Again

Our ancestors experienced regular hunger — and their bodies thrived because of it, says Michael Easter in his book The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self. Modern comfort has eliminated this natural cycle, and the price we're paying goes far beyond weight gain. Here’s why.
By Michael Easter
Food CultureMetabolism/Weight Loss
a tray of fresh fruits and veggies

How Do Whole Foods Support a Healthy Heart?

Cardiologists explain which heart-healthy foods actually move the needle — and why whole foods beat isolated nutrients.
By Mo Perry
Heart & Cardiovascular HealthNutrition Tips
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