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16 Prebiotic Foods to Eat Now
By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDNFeed your gut flora with these prebiotic-rich foods.
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8 Ways to Save Money on Organic Groceries
By Michael DregniOrganic foods can by pricey, but these tips can help lessen the blow.
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An Herb Garden for Beginners
By Kaelyn RileyBasil, chives, parsley, and thyme are great herbs for new gardeners.
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Why Prebiotics Are as Important as Probiotics
By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDNGood gut health requires more than consuming enough probiotics.
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How to Cook Lentils
By Rebecca KatzThe right technique and a few flavor-boosting ingredients are all this pantry staple needs to shine.
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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.
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Make a Salt Swap
By Experience Life StaffFour things to keep in mind the next time you shop for salt.
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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.
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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.
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How to Build a Gut-Friendly Plate
By Robyn YoukilisSimplify your meals with Robyn Youkilis’s “Good Gut Rule of Five.”
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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.
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Power Parfait
By Robyn YoukilisThis recipe, from Robyn Youkilis’s new book, is a gut-friendly way to start your day.
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DIY Chai
By Kaelyn RileySkip the steep prices at the coffee shop by making your own flavorful tea at home.
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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.
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Is Salt Bad for You — Or Not?
By Experience Life StaffDoes restricting sodium intake cause more problems than it solves?
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How to Sauté Greens
By Rebecca KatzWith one simple technique, you can create an array of nutrient-rich veggie dishes.
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The Anatomy of a Mac-and-Cheese Dinner
By Michael DregniWhat goes into a typical box of mac and cheese? Phthalates, food dyes, and more.
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4 Strategies to Boost Your Veggie Intake
By Elizabeth MillardEating “mostly plants,” as Pollan suggests, doesn’t have to be hard. We asked our experts how to make it easier.
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Can An Elimination or Low-FODMAP Diet Treat IBS?
By Catherine GuthrieNutrition protocols that remove common irritants give the gut lining a chance to heal. Here’s how an elimination diet and a low-FODMAP diet are used to treat IBS.
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How to Get Rid of Bloating
By Laine Bergeson BeccoFind relief with simple lifestyle strategies.
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Eat More Fiber — Here’s How!
By Experience Life StaffHere are some easy — and tasty — ways to squeeze more fiber into your diet.