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Do Energy Gels Really Work?
By Jon SpaydeThey 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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9 Healing Herbs
By Kristin OhlsonHerbs were our first wonder drugs, and they remain powerful medicine to this day. Learn more about these health-promoting plants.
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8 Tips for Intuitive Eating
By Pamela WeintraubInterested in giving intuitive eating a try? Here are eight things to keep in mind.
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The Truth About Refined Grains
By Catherine GuthrieWhen 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.
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5 No-Sweat Summer Meals
By Kaelyn RileyStep away from the stove! These simple recipes will help you make the most of the season’s prime produce while keeping your cool.
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Should Women Try the Keto Diet?
By Laine Bergeson BeccoSome 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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5 Creative Ways to Use a Rice Cooker
By Laine Bergeson BeccoHere are some unexpected ways to use a rice cooker.
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Does Celery Juice Have Benefits for My Gut?
By Jon SpaydeOur expert weighs in on the health benefits of drinking celery juice.
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Umami: The Secret Flavor
By Kristin OhlsonSweet, salty, sour and bitter. These are the four familiar tastes we’ve come to know best. And then there’s the fifth flavor — umami.
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Campfire Cuisine
By Kaelyn RileyYes, you can camp out and still create healthy, whole-food meals.
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What You Need to Know About the Keto Diet
By Laine Bergeson BeccoIs the keto diet safe? Nutrition experts explain the pros and cons of this popular protocol.
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THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Eating Out
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigRestaurant dining can present big challenges for health-motivated eaters. These strategies can help you make the best of your available options.
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Intuitive Eating for Weight Loss
By Pamela WeintraubAs 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?
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Do GABA Supplements Help With Anxiety?
By Jon SpaydeMany people believe GABA may help with anxiety, but the data is limited.
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How to Read Food Labels
By Michael DregniHere’s a handy glossary of food-labeling terms and what they mean — and don’t mean.
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13 Ways to Calm Your Mind and Boost Digestion
By Karen OlsonThese expert techniques can help you turn off stress and turn on better digestion.
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7 Superfoods to Try Now
By Christine SchrumSuperfoods get a lot of attention for their nutritional potency — some justified, some overstated. These seven power foods are actually worth the hype.
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How to Stock a Basic Food Pantry
By Robin AsbellKeep these key ingredients on hand and you’ll always be minutes away from simple, wholesome meals.
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Live to Eat: Michelle Tam
By Heidi WachterNom Nom Paleo author Michelle Tam serves up some of her favorite tips for cooking easy, nutritious, tasty meals — regardless of your dietary preferences.
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13 Sources of Vegan Protein
By Robin AsbellYou can easily have your meatless meal and protein too.
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The Care and Feeding of Your Mitochondria
By Pamela WeintraubThey’re essential to energy, focus, vitality, and metabolism. And yet most of us have no idea how our mitochondria work. Here’s how to tune up your body’s quadrillions of “energy factories” and avoid mitochondrial dysfunction.