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What’s the Difference Between Fermented and Nonfermented Soy Foods?

By Catherine Guthrie

Fermented soy foods like tempeh, miso, and tamari may be easier to digest than tofu.

A bento box filled with chicken, salad, and cherries.

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How to Simplify Meal Planning

By Melissa Joulwan

Paleo cookbook author Melissa Joulwan shares her tips for easy meal planning and preparation.

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Jessie Diggins: An Athlete’s Eating Disorder — and Recovery

By Jessie Diggins

Olympic gold medalist cross-country skier Jessie Diggins talks about overcoming her eating disorder.

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The Pros and Cons of Eating Soy

By Catherine Guthrie

Should you consume soy? Health experts answer key questions about this sometimes-confusing food.

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8 Tips for Making a Better Burger

By Kaelyn Riley

Pick high-quality protein, rightsize your patty, and more tips to create a perfect burger.

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What’s in Your Wine?

By Laine Bergeson Becco

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.

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The Better Burger

By Robin Asbell

Grilling doesn’t have to be off-limits in a wholesome diet. With a few healthy guidelines, you’ll be well on your way to burger bliss.

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How to Make Energy Bars

By Kaelyn Riley

Store-bought varieties are often high in sugar and unhealthy oils. Follow these homemade energy-bar recipes to create nutritious versions.

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4 Smoothie Bowls for When It’s Too Hot to Cook

By Maddie Augustin

Summer is the perfect time to up your smoothie game! Try one of these protein-packed blends — each has more than 16 grams per serving — to keep you cool, nourished, and hydrated all season long.

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Eat Like a Climatarian

By Cole Nelson

6 ways to reduce your dinner’s carbon footprint.

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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.

A collection of healing herbs and flowers

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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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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.

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8 Tips for Intuitive Eating

By Pamela Weintraub

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

A picture depicting the idea that flour does not equal a whole grain

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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.