Nutrients Archives - Experience Life

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Which Type of Butter Should You Choose?

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Which butter is better? Here are five varieties to consider.

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Is Butter Good for Us — or Not?

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Everything is better with butter — but is butter healthy or not? We talked to some integrative-health experts to find out.

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What’s in Your Wine?

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Most bottles contain more than just grapes and yeast. Find out which ingredients find their way into wine — plus 9 tips to make healthier choices without sacrificing taste.

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Glutathione: The Great Protector

By Catherine Guthrie

This superhero antioxidant battles toxicity, chronic disease, and premature aging. Find out what makes it so powerful — and how you can boost your levels.

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The UltraSimple Slimdown

By Mark Hyman, MD

Dr. Mark Hyman shares the seven-day program he uses to help thousands improve their health, drop unwanted pounds and transform their eating habits for good.

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The Health Benefits of Glutamine

By Daniel Larraya

This amino acid promises much — for mind, muscle and immunity. Can taking glutamine really help you?

A collage of citrus fruits and vegetables that contain vitamin C

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What You Need to Know About Vitamin C

By Courtney Helgoe

This essential nutrient supports nearly every aspect of health.

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What Is Regenerative Agriculture?

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

This type of farming helps rebuild soil, decrease atmospheric carbon dioxide, and slow climate change.

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7 Meat Alternatives

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Which plant-based alternative is right for you? From the Impossible Burger to tempeh to homemade veggie burgers, we break down the options.

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What’s Up With Fake Meat?

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Meat substitutes are everywhere — but they're not all created equal.

Fiber-packed fruits and veggies are pictured.

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5 Questions About Fiber

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Nutrition experts answer some of the most common questions about this nutrient — including how you know if you are eating a low-fiber diet.

Carrots, bananas, and Brussels sprouts are pictured.

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The Three Types of Fiber You Need

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Insoluble fiber, soluble fiber, and prebiotic fiber are all essential to our health and well-being. Here's why — and which foods have them.

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The Whole Thing

By Catherine Guthrie

Enriched this, supplemental that. Look behind the hype and you’ll discover that whole foods deliver nutrition that “fragmented” and “isolated” nutrients simply can’t beat.

A variety of high-fiber foods, including peas, carrots, and broccoli, are pictured.

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Why You Need to Eat Fiber

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Even a relatively nutritious diet can deliver inadequate amounts of fiber. Learn why it’s so critical to your health — and which foods are high in fiber.