- Gut Health -
Why Are There Probiotics in My Popcorn?
By Laura FogelbergSpore-forming soil-based organisms in probiotic supplements and snack foods are becoming more common, but they may not be right for everyone.
Food Culture
- Stress Relief -
The Roots of Anxiety: A Case Study
By Deanna Minich, PhDHow detoxing helped one woman overcome her anxiety.
- Honestly, Dara -
How to Season to Taste
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlWhy salting food is the most important thing to know in the kitchen.
- Nutrition -
How to Balance Your Blood Sugar
By Experience Life StaffBlood sugar and insulin work together to support your energy and health. Learn how to keep them in balance.
- Nutrition -
16 Prebiotic Foods to Eat Now
By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDNFeed your gut flora with these prebiotic-rich foods.
- Nutrition -
8 Ways to Save Money on Organic Groceries
By Michael DregniOrganic foods can by pricey, but these tips can help lessen the blow.
- Nutrition -
An Herb Garden for Beginners
By Kaelyn RileyBasil, chives, parsley, and thyme are great herbs for new gardeners.
- Honestly, Dara -
The Keeping-It-Real Garden
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlGardening is simple — if you grow only herbs.
- Nutrition -
How to Cook Lentils
By Rebecca KatzThe right technique and a few flavor-boosting ingredients are all this pantry staple needs to shine.
- Honestly, Dara -
Has Instagram Changed the Way We Eat?
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlA social-media platform is changing food culture. Are we OK with that?
- Weight Loss -
LIFE, UNEDITED: Why Is Weight Watchers Targeting Teens?
By Kaelyn RileyThe weight-loss company is offering free memberships to teens this summer. Here’s the problem with that.
- Nutrition -
DIY Chai
By Kaelyn RileySkip the steep prices at the coffee shop by making your own flavorful tea at home.
- Nutrition -
Is Salt Bad for You — Or Not?
By Experience Life StaffDoes restricting sodium intake cause more problems than it solves?
- Nutrition -
How to Sauté Greens
By Rebecca KatzWith one simple technique, you can create an array of nutrient-rich veggie dishes.
- Nutrition -
The Anatomy of a Mac-and-Cheese Dinner
By Michael DregniWhat goes into a typical box of mac and cheese? Phthalates, food dyes, and more.
- Nutrition -
4 Strategies to Boost Your Veggie Intake
By Elizabeth MillardEating “mostly plants,” as Pollan suggests, doesn’t have to be hard. We asked our experts how to make it easier.
- Honestly, Dara -
Peace, Love, and Bean Sprouts
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlIt’s time to take a second look at hippie cuisine — because it changed everything.
- Honestly, Dara -
Holiday Food Hazards
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlEnough already with the artificial substitutes in traditional dishes. Let’s stick with the real stuff.
- Nutrition -
5 Tips to Supplement With Vitamin D
By Laine Bergeson BeccoIf you can’t sufficiently raise your vitamin D levels with whole foods or sunshine, here are ways to supplement wisely.
- Functional Medicine -
Change Makers
By Jon SpaydeMeet eight visionaries who are shifting the way we think about health, nutrition, and fitness — and changing countless lives along the way.
- Nutrition -
Revolutionary Act 37: Ignore Labels
By Pilar GerasimoHelpful tips for making sense of dubious food-marketing claims.