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#WillMoveforFood
Follow along on Experience Life’s Instagram as Katy Bowman celebrates her 41st birthday by walking 41 miles through her community in search of local food and small-scale farmers.
The Difference Between Folic Acid and Folate — and Why It Matters
You may not know the difference between folic acid and folate, but your body does. Learn how to get the form you need for optimal health.
Revolutionary Act 29: Beware the USDA Food Guidelines
They’re a whole lot healthier for Big Ag and Big Business than for humans. Focus on vegetables and other whole foods, and don’t let the propaganda confuse you.
Smarter Eats: 5 Recipes From Tana Amen BSN, RN and Daniel G. Amen, MD
Total health is about more than your body — it’s about your brain, too. These nourishing recipes can help improve your focus, memory, and mood.
How to Make Macerated Onions
This flavorful ingredient adds a tangy pop to any dish and takes only 30 minutes to create.
How Sugar Makes You Sick
To understand how sugar can wreak havoc on your health, take a closer look at how it’s metabolized in the body.
Vegetarian Borscht Salad (Video)
See how to make this easy-to-roast vegetarian borscht salad, courtesy of cookbook author Kristin Donnelly.
Culture Club
Sandor Katz has been extolling the benefits of live-culture foods for a decade — and it’s changing the world.
Expert Answers: How BCAAs Boost Health
Curious about BCAAs? Our expert explains what they’re good for — and how to right-size your intake.
Revolutionary Act 28: Watch Your Reactions
Up to 70 percent of adults are intolerant of dairy, gluten, or other dietary triggers. Learn if you’re one of them. Digestive, skin, joint, energy, and mood problems may be your first clue.
61 Names for Sugar
Keep your eye out for these different terms for the sweet stuff.
Modern Potluck: Beautiful Food to Share
Healthy, shareable dishes that are perfect for your next gathering.
Sweet News About Food Labels
Next year, the FDA will require food manufacturers to disclose added sugars on nutrition labels. Learn why it’s a big win for your health.
How to Be a Great Guest (Even With Major Food Limitations)
You can be a gracious holiday visitor and stay true to your healthy-eating needs with this expert advice.
5 Ways Zinc Supports Overall Health
Zinc is necessary for many biological and cellular processes, and researchers are learning more all the time about how it supports overall health.
Low-Fat Milk May Produce High-Fat Kids
A new Canadian study offers another reason why childhood obesity rates have soared in the past 30 years.
How to Cook Winter Squash: Recipes, Techniques, and More
Celebrate winter with the warm aroma and rich flavor of these nutritional powerhouses.
The Food-Mood Connection
Yes, your eating habits play a big role in determining your disease risks. But did you know that they also have a huge effect on your state of mind?
Consider the Raisin
Maximize your dining pleasure this holiday season by eating slowly. Very slowly.
The Health Benefits of Zinc
This mineral is a building block for healthy cells. Learn how to tell if you’re deficient — and what you can do to optimize your zinc levels with good nutrition.
Revolutionary Act 27: Have Breakfast
Let there be protein, produce, healthy fats, and fiber in it. A good breakfast wards off energy dips, brain fog, and afternoon cravings.