Experience Life Staff

Big Food engineers foods like chocolate, ice cream, French fries, and chips to be addictive. Here’s how.

Not all decaf coffee is the same. Here’s what to avoid — and how to brew the perfect cup of decaf.

Looking to stay hydrated? Try one of these five reusable water bottles, including one that filters tap water on the spot.

Body-positive athlete Meg Boggs talks about the ramifications of diet culture — and how she is making sure her daughter grows up to be confident and empowered.

The last five years presented several unexpected obstacles for media maven Maria Menounos. Now she’s paving a new way — and living with greater intention.

The author and “fermentation revivalist” talks about fermented soybeans, turmeric-infused pickles, and living with HIV.

From sustainable wool blankets to a cribbage board made from reclaimed wood, here are some of our favorite products for long winter nights.

This expert advice on bystander intervention can help you learn to identify and interrupt harassment in your community.

Small, satisfying food moments can bring big, valuable pleasure to our lives.

High-quality, fair-trade seasonings that make everything taste better.

10 terms to know when it comes to gender identity, including “genderqueer,” “assigned gender,” and “gender confirmation.”

After a frightening bout with COVID-19, an ER doctor recommits to his fitness routine.

If you want to buy fresh seasonings grown by farmers who are treated fairly, keep these suggestions in mind.

When one woman began investigating ingredients in her food, she found preservatives, chemicals, and hormones she wasn’t expecting. Her decision to prioritize organic whole foods improved her mood, weight, and overall well-being.

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.

Simple steps to clear the air inside your house.

Breathe a little easier with these natural supports for colds and allergies.

An inclusivity expert shares tips for navigating gender-related conversations with greater empathy and ease.

When Megan Larsen traded her sedentary suburban life for a rural hobby farm, she lost 170 pounds and was able to climb back in the saddle.