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How Trauma Affects Our Eating Habits
Trauma can play a significant role in our relationship with food — which is why some nutritionists and dietitians are practicing a more holistic approach.
8 Ways to Resist Diet Culture and Embrace Weight-Neutral Health
Our society’s obsession with dieting can damage our health. These eight srategies can help.
The Joy of Eating
Small, satisfying food moments can bring big, valuable pleasure to our lives.
The Story of Spices
Prized as global commodities for centuries, spices are experiencing a renaissance. Our experts explain how to source high-quality, fair-trade products to use in your own kitchen.
11 Ancient Grains to Try
What are ancient grains, and why should we eat them? Read on for expert advice on how to broaden your whole-grain horizons.
9 Ways to Expand Your Palate
Experimenting with what you put on your plate can open you up to new flavors — and even help you find ways to enjoy foods you’ve previously avoided.
8 Dairy-Free Foods — and How to Cook With Them
Here’s how to incorporate nondairy products into your home cooking.
How to Cook With Your Senses
It’s true that you should taste your food often when cooking, but your other senses are also assets in the kitchen.
Our Food Glossary
At Experience Life, these are some of the most common terms we use to describe how we eat, what we eat, and the issues surrounding our food system.
The Trouble With Food Studies
Nutrition research is rife with limitations and problems. Here’s some expert guidance for cutting through the confusion around food studies.
The Power of Simple Food Rituals
Small gestures can make a big difference in how we experience and appreciate our food — and each other.
The Truth About Emotional Eating
We tend to think of emotional eating as bad or shameful, but it’s actually a normal response to experiencing intense feelings. Our experts have advice for reframing your thoughts on the subject.
The Truth About MSG
Depending on whom you ask, monosodium glutamate is either a miracle ingredient or a dangerous neurotoxin. The truth likely lies somewhere in between.
Are Sweeteners Like Stevia and Monk Fruit Better for You Than Sugar?
Many health-conscious eaters, paleo bakers, and people with diabetes rely on naturally derived alternative sweeteners — but are they truly better for you than plain table sugar?
12 Quick Preworkout and Postworkout Snacks
Go light before your workout — and try to eat a postworkout snack within an hour or two of your workout for recovery.
How to Fuel Up Before and After Your Workout
A look at the best things to eat pre- and postworkout.
7 Dairy Foods That Are Easier to Digest
Because lactose intolerance or sensitivity is so common, we recommend dairy products that pose fewer digestive difficulties. These are the ones we reach for most often.
6 Reasons to Choose Full-Fat Dairy
Despite decades of hype, low-fat or fat- free dairy products simply don’t deliver the health benefits of full-fat varieties.
5 Tips to Create a Healthier Social-Media Feed
It is possible to use social media to support the life you want to live. Consider these expert tips for a more mindful online experience.
Can Social Media Encourage Disordered Eating Habits?
Social media can be a helpful health tool, a dangerous influence, or something in between. Is your feed supporting you?
6 Food Combos to Optimize Nutrient Absorption
Learn how to pair foods to get the most nutrition from your meals.