Food Archives - Experience Life

- Nutrition -

Do Energy Gels Really Work?

By Jon Spayde

They are best for certain types of exercise, says our expert. Here are tips on when to take them and what to look for when choosing a gel.

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- Nutrition -

9 Healing Herbs

By Kristin Ohlson

Herbs were our first wonder drugs, and they remain powerful medicine to this day. Learn more about these health-promoting plants.

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- Honestly, Dara -

Awake in the Wild

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Can outdoor cooking reinvigorate our screen-numbed senses?

A woman drinks a green smoothie while she smiles out the window.

- Nutrition -

8 Tips for Intuitive Eating

By Pamela Weintraub

Interested in giving intuitive eating a try? Here are eight things to keep in mind.

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- Nutrition -

The Truth About Refined Grains

By Catherine Guthrie

When ground into flours, most grains act like sugar in the body, triggering weight gain, inflammation and blood-sugar imbalances. Here’s why whole kernels are a better option than processed grains.

- Nutrition -

5 No-Sweat Summer Meals

By Kaelyn Riley

Step away from the stove! These simple recipes will help you make the most of the season’s prime produce while keeping your cool.

Summer Sipping

By Experience Life Staff

Everything you need for the perfect backyard beverage.

- Weight Loss -

Should Women Try the Keto Diet?

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Some women don’t do well with the keto diet, while others do. It might come down to hormones, says one expert.

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- Nutrition -

5 Creative Ways to Use a Rice Cooker

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Here are some unexpected ways to use a rice cooker.

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- Honestly, Dara -

Ready for Anything

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Disaster planning has become a way of life — except in the kitchen. A little forethought, however, can help you avert a bad food day.

- Gut Health -

Does Celery Juice Have Benefits for My Gut?

By Jon Spayde

Our expert weighs in on the health benefits of drinking celery juice.

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- Nutrition -

Umami: The Secret Flavor

By Kristin Ohlson

Sweet, salty, sour and bitter. These are the four familiar tastes we’ve come to know best. And then there’s the fifth flavor — umami.

- Travel -

Campfire Cuisine

By Kaelyn Riley

Yes, you can camp out and still create healthy, whole-food meals.

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- Weight Loss -

What You Need to Know About the Keto Diet

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Is the keto diet safe? Nutrition experts explain the pros and cons of this popular protocol.

- Food Culture -

Taking Charge: Eduardo Garcia

By Heidi Wachter

A near-death experience left Eduardo Garcia without a left hand, but it taught him the power of self-acceptance, curiosity, and community in healing — and in living life to its fullest.

- Nutrition -

THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Eating Out

By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig

Restaurant dining can present big challenges for health-motivated eaters. These strategies can help you make the best of your available options.

- Weight Loss -

Intuitive Eating for Weight Loss

By Pamela Weintraub

As an alternative to doomed diet regimens, some weight-loss experts recommend tuning in to our own instincts and trying intuitive eating. But are our bodies’ cravings always a good guide?