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Revolutionary Act 31: Go Easy on the Sugar and Flour
By Pilar GerasimoThese two ingredients have a starring role in most packaged foods we eat. More than any other culprit, they fuel our chronic-disease epidemic.
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Why Healthy Humans Need Healthy Soil
By Kristin OhlsonYou 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 GrumdahlThere’s a lot we don’t know about fungi.
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Taking On the Allergy Epidemic
By Laine Bergeson BeccoHealth 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 DregniShould 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 GerasimoThe 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 OhlsonLooking 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 BowmanKaty 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 GrumdahlContemporary foodies are rediscovering the wonders of traditional Northern European Jewish cuisine.
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#WillMoveforFood
By Katy BowmanFollow 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 KendrickYou 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 GerasimoThey’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, RNTotal 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 FogelbergThis 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 GuthrieTo 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 GrumdahlSandor 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 GuthrieKeep your eye out for these different terms for the sweet stuff.
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Sweet News About Food Labels
By Catherine GuthrieNext 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 RileyThese 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.
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How to Be a Great Guest (Even With Major Food Limitations)
By Danielle WalkerYou can be a gracious holiday visitor and stay true to your healthy-eating needs with this expert advice.
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Consider the Raisin
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlMaximize your dining pleasure this holiday season by eating slowly. Very slowly.