Nutrients
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Smart Juicing: 4 Recipes and Preparation Techniques
Trying to eat more veggies and fruits? Here’s what the experts, including The Juice Lady, Cherie Calbom, MS, say about the pros and cons of juicing.
5 Health Strategies that Are More Important Than Counting Calories
Managing your weight isn’t just about the number of calories you eat. It’s also — and perhaps primarily — about the quality and character of those calories. Here’s why.
How Safe Is Microwaved Food?
Microwave ovens are a marvel of modern engineering — but could they also be a menace to your health?
How to Drink Mindfully
What’s the right role for alcohol in your life? Experts offer suggestions for creating a healthier, more conscious relationship to imbibing.
The Vitamin D Debate
There’s been a lot of controversy lately about vitamin D recommendations. If you’re confused about how much you should be taking, you’re not alone.
13 Ingredients to Watch Out for in Processed Foods
Most of the processed foods we eat are studded with mysterious additives. They extend shelf life. They create exciting flavors, colors and textures. But they don’t do great things for our health. Find out which ones to avoid, and why.
What You Need to Know About Essential Fatty Acids
Some dietary fats we should avoid, others we must embrace. Knowing the difference could change — or even save — your life.
Shaking Out the Truth About Salt
We’re all being told to reduce our sodium intake. But some experts argue that we aren’t getting the whole story — about why salt may not be the killer we’ve been told, and where the real dangers may lie.
Transform Your Health With Live Foods
The biggest problem with the average American diet is not just how much we eat, it’s the percentage of our diet that’s made up of cooked and over-processed foods. Find out how eating live can help you live healthier, happier, and longer.
Refined Carbs Pose a Greater Risk than Saturated Fats for Heart Disease Risk
New research has weakened the perceived link between saturated fat and heart disease. Today, many experts, including Dr. Ronald M. Krauss, agree that refined carbs pose a much greater danger.
The Truth About Agave
Is agave nectar a healthy alternative sweetener or an overhyped sugar syrup?
3 Simple Shifts to Eating Healthier
Looking for low-effort ways to eat healthier? These three small adjustments can make a surprisingly big difference in how you look and feel.
The Powerful Health Benefits of CoQ10
With an astonishing array of applications, CoQ10 offers something for virtually everyone — from fitness buffs to those at high risk for heart disease and cancer.
What Is Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance?
Gluten troubles were once thought to be a problem primarily for those with celiac disease. But recent research indicates that gluten-related disorders extend to a far broader population, and affect far more than the digestive system.
How to Pick Safe and Sustainable Seafood for Better Health
You know that fish offers all kinds of health benefits, but how do you know what’s safe to eat and good for the planet, too?
9 Food Synergies to Maximize Your Nutritional Intake
From green tea and lemons to red wine and fish, some foods deliver even more nutritional punch when paired. Here’s how to take advantage of nature’s most powerful food synergies.
Healthy Breakfasts for Busy Mornings
Here’s what to eat when your day is rushed.
Pick Your Protein Powder
A popular nutritional supplement among fitness-minded people, protein powders come in many formulations. Here’s how to decide which ones are likely to suit you best.
How to Make Good Food, Fast: 5 Simple Recipes
It’s tempting to fall back on packaged or processed foods when you’re in a rush, but there are better ways to get food on the table. Here, five respected whole-foods chefs share some tips on making great, healthy meals on the fly.
Comfort Food for Your Brain
What you feed your body, you also feed your brain — sometimes to its detriment. Learn how to nourish your gray matter for more balanced moods, clearer thinking and a more fulfilling life.