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The Joy of Eating
Small, satisfying food moments can bring big, valuable pleasure to our lives.
Good Eats for All: How to Navigate the Holidays With Dietary Restrictions
Based on learnings from her own healing journey, best-selling cookbook author Danielle Walker shares tips for enjoying seasonal gatherings when dealing with food intolerances or allergies.
Our Favorite Sustainable Spices
High-quality, fair-trade seasonings that make everything taste better.
The Connection Between Sugar and Cancer Metabolism
Sugar is the top food to avoid when it comes to cancer, according to an integrative oncologist at the University of California San Francisco.
Why Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is the most common micronutrient deficiency — but it’s also one that we can prevent with relative ease. In this mini episode, Anika Christ, RD, CPT, explains why vitamin D is critical to our health, including its role in immunity, and offers ways we can make sure our bodies get optimal levels.
4 Plant-Based Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Try these veggie side dishes at your next holiday gathering.
Foods to Eat — and Avoid — During Cancer Treatment
Use nutrition to help protect — and fortify — a weakened immune system during cancer treatment.
4 Foods to Wake Up Taste Buds During Cancer Treatment
Nourishing yourself while undergoing treatment can be tricky. These foods might help whet your appetite.
6 Tips for Sourcing High-Quality, Fair-Trade Spices
If you want to buy fresh seasonings grown by farmers who are treated fairly, keep these suggestions in mind.
How to Buy, Store, and Cook Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts get a bad rap. When cooked properly, these little crucifers can be delightful.
Raising the Bar: Katia Smirnov’s Success Story
When one woman began investigating ingredients in her food, she found preservatives, chemicals, and hormones she wasn’t expecting. Her decision to prioritize organic whole foods improved her mood, weight, and overall well-being.
The Story of Spices
Prized as global commodities for centuries, spices are experiencing a renaissance. Our experts explain how to source high-quality, fair-trade products to use in your own kitchen.
The Benefits of Alkaline Water
Research suggests alkaline water may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and moderate the effects of diabetes.
Eating Well During Cancer Care
Integrative cancer experts offer ways to nourish yourself when food seems less appealing.
4 Comforting Meals to Bring to a Friend in Need
Nutritious, comforting recipes designed for leaving on a friend’s doorstep.
How to Lower Grilled Meat’s Cancer Risk
Adding onions and garlic to a meat marinade may offset the risks of heterocyclic amines.
8 Tips for Using Alliums
The nutritional health benefits of alliums — think onions, garlic, chives, and shallots — are impressive. Use these kitchen tricks when incorporating them into your diet.
5 Ancient Wheat Grains to Try
Some people with gluten sensitivities find some ancient wheat grains easier to digest. Here are five to try.
Straight From the Coaches: Your Health & Fitness Questions, Answered
What do I do if I’m not seeing results? How often do I need to exercise? How many calories should I be eating? Life Time coaches Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, and Lindsay Ogden, CPT, join us to answer the most common health and fitness questions they hear from our members — including these ones and more.
How to Make a Ginger-Lemon Wellness Shot
Mix up this anti-inflammatory wellness drink to give your immune system a boost.