LTH Nutrition

Talks — S2, EP7 / Drink Up? The Pros and Cons of Coffee

Is coffee good for you? Bad for you? Something in between? Anika Christ, RD, joins us to talk about how coffee can be part of a healthy nutrition plan, so long as you keep a few key considerations in mind. Plus, she shares some of her own good-for-you coffee drinks.

With Anika Christ, RD

Cooking & Food Food Culture

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Foods to Include in Your Weekly Routine During Flu Season

Support your immune system — and help fend off illness — by adding these six foods to your diet.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Nutrition Tips

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Common Nutrition Coaching Recommendations That Backfire

Avoid taking these five common suggestions at face value when making an effort toward sustainable, long-term change.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Nutrition Tips

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Convenience Foods That Are Worth It When It Comes To Meal Prep

Using convenience foods to your advantage can be a great meal prep hack. A registered dietitian breaks down which ones she uses as part of her plan.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Meal Planning & Prep

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5 Foods To Weigh and Measure

Tracking food portions closely can be a double-edged sword. While there are both pros and cons to doing so, these are five foods where focusing on your portions may prove beneficial.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Nutrition Tips

Talks — S2, EP3 / Taking Care of Your Gut: Why It’s Critical to Health + How to Do It

The gut is often considered the gatekeeper to our overall health — and imbalances many times surface in surprising ways. Samantha McKinney, RD, discusses its far-reaching impacts and shares daily lifestyle strategies we can use to support our gut health.

With Samantha McKinney, RD

Gut Health

A Guide to Relora®

This proprietary blend of adaptogens may help with stress management and relief.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Supplements

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Stress Management for Busy People

7 realistic ways time-starved folks can add stress relief to their days.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Stress

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5 Signs You’re Not Eating Enough

Why under-nourishing your body may be holding you back from achieving your health goals.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Nutrition Tips

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What Is Flexible Dieting — and Is It Right for You?

Discover the pros and cons of this trendy concept.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Mindful Eating Nutrition Tips

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How Fitness Affects Metabolism

Learn why practicing fitness can lead to an improved metabolism.

By Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT

Fitness Tips Metabolism/Weight Loss

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Should I Eat Saturated Fats?

A Life Time nutritionist digs into the research behind dietary saturated fat and finds that it’s not the culprit behind heart disease.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Healthy Aging Nutrition Tips

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8 Factors That Age Us Prematurely — and What We Can Do About Them

Some of our daily habits may be doing more harm than good when it comes to how we age. Discover some basic lifestyle shifts that can slow the effects of this natural process.

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Personal Care/Beauty Sleep

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6 Misconceptions About Blood Pressure to Rethink

It’s time to cut through the confusion about this common health metric.

By Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT

Heart & Cardiovascular Health Inflammation

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5 Ways to Spot a Bad Supplement

Look for these ingredients to avoid.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Supplements

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5 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Diet

Eating healthy can be easy — yet overcomplex science often steers us away from getting started. Here are some simple modifications you can implement when it comes elevating your personal nutrition.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Nutrition Tips Supplements