Sweet Potatoes: Recipes, Techniques, and More
Packed with flavor and phytonutrients, sweet potatoes are a holiday treat that deserve to be served more often.
My Unfavorite Things
Looking back on the year’s food trends, a food writer names a few that she hopes will quickly fade into history.
The Stress of Just Scraping By
Do you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck—no matter how much money you make? Here’s how to get ahead of the game, and stay there.
Happy Endings
In the rush and muddle of our daily lives, though, we sometimes neglect to appreciate how much of our present reality hinges on the course of events that could have turned out very differently.
Investing in Stocks
Homemade stocks are not a vestige of a bygone era or the exclusive territory of professional chefs. They’re a healthy, thrifty, practical tradition — and a great way to make the most of stuff that might otherwise go bad in your fridge.
13 Ingredients to Watch Out for in Processed Foods
Most of the processed foods we eat are studded with mysterious additives. They extend shelf life. They create exciting flavors, colors and textures. But they don’t do great things for our health. Find out which ones to avoid, and why.
Overcoming Constipation
No one wants to talk about constipation. But it's a chronic problem that undermines the health of millions of Americans. Are you one of them?
Ready, Set, Glow: Latham Thomas
If you haven’t yet heard about Latham Thomas, get ready. Dr. Oz describes her as a “fitness and nutrition powerhouse,” but that only begins to describe the scope of her efforts and accomplishments.
Refill, Please!
An alarming convergence of overlapping Gantt charts, my life suddenly looks like it’s being meted out in 15-minute increments - because it is.
What You Need to Know About Essential Fatty Acids
Some dietary fats we should avoid, others we must embrace. Knowing the difference could change — or even save — your life.
9 Quick Escapes to Reconnect With Nature and Renew Your Spirit
Discover nine easy escapes to nature to recharge your mind, refresh your body, and reconnect with the outdoors.
Race-Brain Retrospective
In the heat of the goal-seeking moment, it’s important not to let larger priorities get lost in the shuffle.
How to Cook a Heritage Turkey
There’s real beauty in choosing a free-range heritage turkey. You’ll get richer flavor, better nutrition — and the satisfaction of supporting a rare breed of poultry farmer, too.
PUMPING IRONY: Redefining Cancer
The other day, I was playing golf with my two older brothers and a friend — all retired — and overheard my senior sibling mention that he had just been in to see his doctor.
Insights from Jill Bolte Taylor’s Stroke of Genius
Discover the transformative power of understanding the brain through Jill Bolte Taylor's book, My Stroke of Insight. Follow Kris Carr's journey of healing and self-discovery, finding inspiration in embracing life's challenges and tapping into the body's innate healing wisdom.
Challenging Diet Culture Language
An Experience Life staff member on body image, our food culture, and how we perceive "healthy".
PUMPING IRONY: Exercising Without Exercising
I didn't do much that would count as actual gym-type exercise this week, but I'm going to say it was pretty productive anyway. An interesting age-related (I think) conundrum surfaced, and I finally made some real progress toward finishing the…