Nutrition
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The Kitchen Garden: 3 Recipes Using Homegrown Produce
No matter where you live, says cookbook author Jeanne Kelley, a simple garden — be it a pot of herbs or a plot of vegetables — is well worth the effort.
Broccoli: Recipes, Techniques, and More
This superstar vegetable helps fight cancer, reduces the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis, and even helps prevent birth defects.
Cholesterol Reconsidered
Research disputes cholesterol’s reputation as the primary culprit behind heart disease. Here’s the real scoop on its role in the body, the right ways to bring it down naturally, and why cholesterol-lowering drugs may not be the cure-all we’ve been led to believe.
Rory Freedman: A True Animal Lover (Video)
Author and veganism advocate Rory Freedman shares her motivation for going vegan at her cover shoot for the May 2009 issue of Experience Life. The coauthor of the bestselling Skinny Bitch series, Freedman made the decision 15 years ago when she learned how animals were treated in slaughterhouses and factory farms.
Tough Love: Rory Freedman
Author and veganism advocate Rory Freedman isn’t afraid to get in your face about animal rights, but what she really wants is for you to be as happy and healthy as she is.
4 Fast, Healthy Recipes for Busy People
Bon Appétit ’s new cookbook solves an ongoing dilemma for busy working people: how to create simple, delicious meals on the fly.
Artichokes: Recipes, Techniques, and More
These flowers (yes, flowers) are not only delicious, they’re rich in antioxidants, high in fiber, and good for your circulation.
The New Veganism
No longer on the fringe of culinary culture, plant-centered diets are more popular than ever. Here’s why—and why you don’t have to be a vegan to benefit from putting more plants at the center of your plate.
High-Performance Supplements
There are lots of sports supplements out there, claiming to make you faster, stronger or more enduring. But which ones really boost sports performance?
Land of Plenty: 3 Farm to Table Recipes
There’s no better place to dine, says cookbook author James Denevan, than on the actual farms and fields where our fruits and veggies are grown.
Cucina Povera
In hard economic times, chef Nate Appleman lets us in on a cost-effective and delicious way of cooking – southern Italian style.
15 Expert Tips to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Eating well doesn’t have to break your budget. Our experts offer 15 tips on cutting your tab at the grocery store, without scrimping on the good stuff.
How Healthy People Shop
We quizzed five top nutrition and health experts about what they put in their grocery carts each week. What we found might just inspire you to take a fresh look at your own food-buying habits.
Eating for Enjoyment With Ellie Krieger (Video)
Health-eating expert Ellie Krieger shares her perspectives on eating well.
Fresh Thoughts on Fitness Nutrition
Get the latest phase-by-phase advice on what to eat for optimal fitness progress — and what to avoid.
The Smart Way to Weight Loss
Tired of trying and failing to lose weight? Don’t despair! Here’s the study guide you need to make the weight-loss honor roll once and for all.
Kitchen Improv: 4 Recipes to Learn and Experiment With
Master the fundamentals of cooking without anxiety or fear. Then discover delicious ways you can improvise dishes on your own.
An Appetite for Change: Ellie Krieger
Best-selling author and TV host Ellie Krieger found a personal balance between good health and delicious food. Now she’s committed to helping others make a breakthrough.
Functional Wellness, Part 6: Energy, Mitochondria and Toxicity
Mighty mitochondria — those little factories inside our cells that generate energy — play a central role in our metabolism, our vitality and our well-being. Find out how to rev your cellular engines, rid them of the gunk and damage that slows them down, and start feeling your healthy best.
In Praise of Plenty: The Problem With Deprivation-Based Diets
When you choose the right foods, you can eat abundantly – and still achieve a healthy weight.




















