Food Culture – Page 2 – Experience Life

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Why Healthy Humans Need Healthy Soil

By Kristin Ohlson

You may not be able to see them, but microorganisms in the soil have a big impact on human nutrition and health.

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The Secret Life of Mushrooms

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

There’s a lot we don’t know about fungi.

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Taking On the Allergy Epidemic

By Laine Bergeson

Health experts are uncovering new ways to help us build resistance to allergies despite the challenging environment, along with straightforward strategies to help us stay healthy.

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GMO 2.0

By Michael Dregni

Should we be concerned that new genetically modified foods get around current USDA “GMO” labels?

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Revolutionary Act 30: Approach AND Dietary Guidelines With a Healthy Dose of Doubt

By Pilar Gerasimo

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics — the country’s largest nutritional professional society — is sponsored by Big Food.

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6 Ways to Find Food From Good Soil

By Kristin Ohlson

Looking for food grown in healthy soil? Here are six surprising tips.

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41 Things I Learned by Walking 41 Miles* Through My Community to Celebrate Turning 41

By Katy Bowman

Katy Bowman recaps the lessons she learned while walking 41 miles in search of local food and small-scale farmers.

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Old-World Inspiration

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Contemporary foodies are rediscovering the wonders of traditional Northern European Jewish cuisine.

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#WillMoveforFood

By Katy Bowman

Follow along on Experience Life’s Instagram as Katy Bowman celebrates her 41st birthday by walking 41 miles through her community in search of local food and small-scale farmers.

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Follow the Folate

By Julie Kendrick

You may not know the difference between folic acid and folate, but your body does. Learn how to get the form you need for optimal health.

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Revolutionary Act 29: Beware the USDA Food Guidelines

By Pilar Gerasimo

They’re a whole lot healthier for Big Ag and Big Business than for humans. Focus on vegetables and other whole foods, and don’t let the propaganda confuse you.

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Smarter Eats

By Tana Amen, BSN, RN

Total health is about more than your body — it’s about your brain, too. These nourishing recipes can help improve your focus, memory, and mood.

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LIFE, UNEDITED: How to Make Macerated Onions

By Laura Fogelberg

This flavorful ingredient adds a tangy pop to any dish and takes only 30 minutes to create.

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How Sugar Makes You Sick

By Catherine Guthrie

To understand how sugar can wreak havoc on your health, take a closer look at how it’s metabolized in the body.

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Culture Club

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Sandor Katz has been extolling the benefits of live-culture foods for a decade — and it’s changing the world.

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61 Names for Sugar

By Catherine Guthrie

Keep your eye out for these different terms for the sweet stuff.

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Sweet News About Food Labels

By Catherine Guthrie

Next year, the FDA will require food manufacturers to disclose added sugars on nutrition labels. Learn why it’s a big win for your health.

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LIFE, UNEDITED: My Favorite Way to Seed a Pomegranate

By Kaelyn Riley

These winter jewels are a real treat, but cleaning them can be a challenge. Our associate editor shares a little trick for getting at the seeds without the mess.