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- Food Culture -

5 Sustainable Items for Healthy Eating

By Experience Life Staff

Sustainable goods that make eating well a little easier.

- Nutrition -

Small Shifts to the USDA Dietary Guidelines

By Michael Dregni

The recent updates to the USDA nutrition guidelines recommend lowering sugar and alcohol intake and opting for breastfeeding over infant formula.

- Nutrition -

Is Butter Good for Us — or Not?

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Everything is better with butter — but is butter healthy or not? We talked to some integrative-health experts to find out.

- Success Stories -

Michael Mackie’s Success Story

By Michael Mackie

After gaining weight and struggling with health issues, one man decided to avoid sugar for a year — and experienced some surprising results.

- Nutrition -

The Sober-Curious Movement

By Jessie Sholl

Even if you don't want to give up drinking entirely, reexamining your relationship to alcohol can have big benefits for your health.

- Fitness Tips -

How to Build a Protein Shake

By Molly Schelper

This template can help you create a nutritious, tasty shake that'll keep you satisfied and energized.

- Nutrition -

Plant-Based Comfort Foods

By Robin Asbell

With a few easy substitutions, your favorite dishes can still be cozy, satisfying — and nutritious.

- Nutrition -

How to Bring Meaning to Mealtime

By Jill Metzler Patton

Here are five ways to help you reconnect to food — and those you love.

- Nutrition -

How to Use More Kale

By Kaelyn Riley

This cruciferous dark leafy green is a nutrition powerhouse. Here are tips to use more of it in your kitchen.

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- Nutrition -

7 Dark Chocolate Recipes

By Karen Olson

Learn how this nutritional superfood ramps up the flavor of savory dishes.

- Food Culture -

The Power of Simple Food Rituals

By Jill Metzler Patton

Small gestures can make a big difference in how we experience and appreciate our food — and each other.

- Nutrition -

What’s in Your Wine?

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Most bottles contain more than just grapes and yeast. Find out which ingredients find their way into wine — plus 9 tips to make healthier choices without sacrificing taste.

- Nutrition -

Healthy Breakfast, Healthy Heart?

By Craig Cox

Can a healthy breakfast reduce your risk of heart disease?

- Nutrition -

How Much Vitamin C Do I Need Daily?

By Courtney Helgoe

The recommended intake might be different if you have a chronic illness or are a smoker.

- Nutrition -

How to Buy and Store Beets

By Kaelyn Riley

Naturally sweet and incredibly nutritious, this versatile veggie makes a beautiful and healthful addition to your diet.

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- Nutrition -

The Truth About Emotional Eating

By Kaelyn Riley

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.