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LTH Nutrition

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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
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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
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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 EatingNutrition 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 TipsMetabolism/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 AgingNutrition 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/BeautySleep
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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 HealthInflammation
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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 TipsSupplements
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Curcumin: Health Benefits of Turmeric’s Most Powerful Compound

This medicinal botanical is one of the oldest, most studied, and safest on the planet.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
Arthritis & Joint HealthSupplements
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5 Reasons to Use Vegan Protein Powder

Why it might be for you — even if you’re not vegan.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Nutrition TipsSupplements
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5 Healthy On-the-Go Breakfasts

Short on time? Fuel your day with one of these portable, make-ahead meals.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
Cooking & Food
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Why Strength Matters for Weight Loss

Discover the impact strength training can have on your weight-loss efforts — plus how it can benefit other areas of your health.
By Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
Fitness TipsMetabolism/Weight Loss
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Why Whey Is One of the Best Sources of Protein

Discover the many health benefits of whey, plus how much to use and when.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
Supplements
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Can Drinking Kombucha Help Me Lose Weight?

Get the scoop on this trendy tea — including the ways it could benefit your health and what to watch out for in store-bought varieties.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
Nutrition Tips
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Why Standing Desks Are Here to Stay

You’ve likely heard sitting is the new smoking, but do you know just how problematic it can be? Learn why you may want to embrace standing desks, walking meetings, and other forms of fitting in movement throughout the day.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
Fitness TipsWork
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