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7 Nutrients That Provide Allergy Relief

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

Here are some nutrient-rich foods that can help relieve allergy symptoms naturally.

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Fire Up the Grill! 11 Healthy Recipes to Enjoy

By Experience Life Staff

From main dishes to vegan sides and even dessert, these grillable recipes are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or planning a weekend cookout.

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How to Eat a More Climate-Friendly Diet

By Mo Perry

We know that our food choices affect our individual health; they also matter to the health of the planet.

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Allergies, Sensitivities, Intolerances: All About Food Reactions

With Samantha McKinney, RD
Season 6, Episode 19

Adverse reactions to many foods are on the rise, and while allergies are often more easily identifiable, sensitivities and intolerances typically are not. Regardless, they can all cause troubling effects in the body. Samantha McKinney, RD, explains the differences between food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances, what the common food offenders are, how to spot signs of a reaction, and —  in the case of the latter two — why those signs are often symptoms but not the root cause.

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Fuel Your Busy Days With These High-Protein Snacks

By Robin Asbell

Keep some of these whole-food options on hand for when you need a high-protein snack.

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16 Delicious Brunch Recipes

By Experience Life Staff

These spring-inspired recipes are a great way to create a healthy and nutritious meal for your friends and family.

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8 Tips to Pick the Best Produce

By Camille Berry

Spring is prime time for some of your favorite veggies and fruits. Select the freshest options with these tips.

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12 Fresh and Healthy Asparagus Recipes to Enjoy This Spring

By Experience Life Staff

Asparagus is a versatile and delicious spring vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. These 12 asparagus recipes are easy to make and will enhance your next meal!

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Can Quercetin Relieve Your Seasonal Allergies?

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

Learn how this common nutrient can provide relief.

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How to Use Nutrition to Relieve Acid Reflux

By Stephanie Soucheray

Try these foods and supplements to calm your reflux symptoms.

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Fuel Your Body With These 5 High-Protein Snacks

By Robin Asbell

These protein-packed recipes are ideal to-go snacks for work, school, sports, or wherever the day takes you.

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What Is Inflammation?

With Gregory Plotnikoff, MD
Season 6, Episode 15

Inflammation is a natural bodily response that is essential in acute circumstances — we need it to happen we get a paper cut or if we’re fighting a head cold. Its harmful effects occur, however, when it becomes chronic and systemic. Functional-medicine practitioner Gregory Plotnikoff, MD, shares what to know about inflammation, including what causes it, how it impacts our health, ways we can test for it, and proactive steps we can take in our daily lives to tame it.

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How Do Eating Behaviors Trigger Acid Reflux?

By Stephanie Soucheray

Eating too quickly or while stressed can trigger gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Here are several expert suggestions to tamp down the flames.

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What to Know About Nutritional Supplementation

With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
Season 6, Episode 14

There’s a lot of confusion around supplements, leaving many wondering, “What supplements should I take?” or “Do I even need to take any at all?” Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, shares the top supplements he recommends for most everyone, why supplementing is perhaps more important now than ever, and the importance of quality and how to identify the best options.

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How Can I Figure Out What Triggers My Acid Reflux?

By Stephanie Soucheray

Caffeine, alcohol, citrus, and fried foods might be to blame.

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Got the Blues? Ultraprocessed Food May Be to Blame

By Craig Cox

Highly processed foods, which are typically high on the glycemic index, can reduce levels of serotonin and dopamine — and potentially contribute to depression and anxiety.

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Why We Still Need Cookbooks

By Kaelyn Riley

Our food editor makes the case for setting our devices to the side and going analog in the kitchen — plus, four cookbooks she is loving right now.

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5 Ways to Manage Acid Reflux Without Medication

By Stephanie Soucheray

Acid reflux is unpleasant and all too common. Integrative nutritionists share how to manage acid reflux symptoms and rediscover the pleasure of eating.

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What Supplements Can Support My Body-Composition Goals?

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Recommendations from a Life Time dietitian and trainer.

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What are the Health Benefits of Oranges?

By Camille Berry

Oranges are a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamins and minerals. Learn more and how to enjoy this fruit (even the peel!).

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6 Creative Blender Recipes (That Aren’t Smoothies!)

By Robin Asbell

Try one of these recipes to whip up something delicious.

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