- Nutrition -
Does Whey Protein Cause Acne?
By Jon SpaydeMaybe. To be on the safe side, experts recommend choosing pea, hemp, or other plant-based protein supplements.
Nutrition
- Gut Health -
This Is Your Body on Flour
By Catherine GuthrieA diet high in flours made from wheat or other grains affects every system in the body. Here’s a quick guide to flour’s far-reaching effects.
- Nutrition -
How to Quit Your Favorite Food
By Laine Bergeson BeccoDo you have to give up a food you love? Here are four tips to make it easier.
- Nutrition -
How to Poach Salmon
By Rebecca KatzOne of the tastiest ways to prepare salmon is also one of the easiest.
- 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.
- Functional Medicine -
ASK THE DOCTOR: The Pros and Cons of the Keto Diet
By Tiffany Lester, MDThe ketogenic diet is all the rage right now, but is it right for you? We asked one of our favorite functional-medicine docs, and here’s what she had to say.
- Gut Health -
Why Prebiotics Are as Important as Probiotics
By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDNGood gut health requires more than consuming enough probiotics.
- Nutrition -
How to Cook Lentils
By Rebecca KatzThe right technique and a few flavor-boosting ingredients are all this pantry staple needs to shine.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Another Low-Cal Con?
By Craig CoxThe latest in a series of studies suggesting that cutting calories will extend your lifespan has this geezer heading back to the kitchen for seconds.
- Nutrition -
Make a Salt Swap
By Experience Life StaffFour things to keep in mind the next time you shop for salt.
- Gut Health -
The Sour Truth About Sweet Fruit
By Max LugavereIn his new book, Genius Foods, Max Lugavere talks about which foods to embrace — and avoid — for optimal brain health.
- Nutrition -
Salt’s Role in Blood Pressure and Heart Disease
By Experience Life StaffEven if you have high blood pressure, experts say, salt may not be the culprit.
- Gut Health -
How to Build a Gut-Friendly Plate
By Robyn YoukilisSimplify your meals with Robyn Youkilis’s “Good Gut Rule of Five.”
- 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.
- Gut Health -
Power Parfait
By Robyn YoukilisThis recipe, from Robyn Youkilis’s new book, is a gut-friendly way to start your day.
- Nutrition -
DIY Chai
By Kaelyn RileySkip the steep prices at the coffee shop by making your own flavorful tea at home.
- Weight Loss -
The 13 Pillars of the Pegan Diet
By Mark Hyman, MDIn his new book, functional-medicine doc Mark Hyman, MD, says a Pegan diet — which combines principles of Paleo and vegan diets — is the best way to eat. Here are the 13 pillars of the Pegan diet.
- 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.