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How Does Soil Quality Affect Plant Nutrition?
Soil is not just a neutral medium in which to grow food. The nutrient density of the food we eat is directly influenced by the quality of the soil in which it is grown.
Fermented Freedoms
Is kitchen pickling destined to become a thing of the past? Not if Sandor Ellix Katz has his way. Find out why preserving homemade foods may soon be back in style.
Functional Wellness, Part 3: Digestive Health
A well-functioning digestive system is the cornerstone of good health. Find out how the gut works, what makes it vulnerable — and what you can do to keep your own digestive tract in tiptop shape.
The Clever Cook
Cookbook author Robin Miller shares her tips and tricks for preparing wholesome, delicious meals that leave plenty of time for goofing around and hanging out.
Tips for Packing a Healthy School Lunch
Unhappy with questionable school lunch fare—or just looking for some healthy noontime options? Here are some lunches you and your kids can feel good about.
Tomatoes
Delight your senses—and nourish your body—with these succulent, vine-ripened treats.
All Grown Up
In The Food You Crave, cookbook author Ellie Krieger offers quick, healthy and practical recipes for busy families.
Let There Be Salad
There’s no end to the creative and delicious things you can do with packaged salad greens — if you use your imagination.
How to Cook With Mangoes
A sumptuous, tropical delight that’s rich in antioxidants and sweetly refreshing.
5 Alternative Whole Grains to Try
Looking to curtail your wheat intake? Here are five less-ordinary whole grains to try out - for your health, for your taste buds and just for the sake of variety.
Day-to-Day Detox
Because our bodies are exposed to a constant barrage of harmful toxins, the best detoxification regimen is a daily one. Here are some simple steps to keep your body running clean.
Local Hero: Nathan Lyon
Celebrity chef Nathan Lyon is a huge fan of clean, local food. He’s also a pro at cooking food that makes people delightfully, deliciously happy.
The Clean-Eats Pantry
Stocking your kitchen with healthy, easy staples is the best way to guard against regrettable food compromises. Here are some items worth building into your grocery list, plus expert tips on how you can use them to make mealtime magic — fast.
The Spa Treatment
Canyon Ranch chef Scott Uehlein uses “Nutritional Intelligence” and healthy whole foods to create spa-quality meals.
Celebrity Chef Nathan Lyon on Eating Well (Video)
At the cover shoot for the May 2008 issue, Experience Life's senior art director, Lydia Anderson, chats with celebrity chef Nathan Lyon about how he got into cooking (thank his mom!), the food products he'd eliminate from all kitchens, and the strategies he uses to get others cooking, too.
Fishing Expedition
Chef Lucia Watson’s innovative techniques put local fish dishes within reach — even for urban types.
How to Find Time and Enjoy Cooking More
Cooking at home is one of the most reliable ways to shift your life in a healthier direction. But where does a busy person find the time? Here’s how you can make good food, fast.
A Vacation in Your Kitchen
In need of a break from the same ho-hum recipes you’ve been cooking for years? Cookbook author James Oseland offers helpful tips that will transport your taste buds to the islands of the Orient.
The Simple Way to Slim
Subsisting on low-calorie foods and skipping meals is no way to lose weight - and no way to live. Instead, we should rid our diets of toxins and inflammatory irritants. As a byproduct of cleaning up our bodies, we'll shed extra pounds.
The Fit Way to Weight Loss
Tired of yo-yo dieting and endless hours on the treadmill? The secret to real and lasting weight loss is simpler than you think.
A Fresh Look at Vegetables
Stuck thinking of veggies as a side dish — or worse, a garnish? Patricia Wells shows us how to put these delicious, nutritious powerhouses center stage at any meal.