Nutrition Archives - Experience Life

- Nutrition -

Do Energy Gels Really Work?

By Jon Spayde

They are best for certain types of exercise, says our expert. Here are tips on when to take them and what to look for when choosing a gel.

A collection of healing herbs and flowers

- Nutrition -

9 Healing Herbs

By Kristin Ohlson

Herbs were our first wonder drugs, and they remain powerful medicine to this day. Learn more about these health-promoting plants.

A picture depicting the idea that flour does not equal a whole grain

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The Truth About Refined Grains

By Catherine Guthrie

When ground into flours, most grains act like sugar in the body, triggering weight gain, inflammation and blood-sugar imbalances. Here’s why whole kernels are a better option than processed grains.

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5 No-Sweat Summer Meals

By Kaelyn Riley

Step away from the stove! These simple recipes will help you make the most of the season’s prime produce while keeping your cool.

A frittata that was made in a rectangular fuzzy-logic rice cooker

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5 Creative Ways to Use a Rice Cooker

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Here are some unexpected ways to use a rice cooker.

- Gut Health -

Does Celery Juice Have Benefits for My Gut?

By Jon Spayde

Our expert weighs in on the health benefits of drinking celery juice.

A picture of sushi, oysters and other umami-rich seafood

- Nutrition -

Umami: The Secret Flavor

By Kristin Ohlson

Sweet, salty, sour and bitter. These are the four familiar tastes we’ve come to know best. And then there’s the fifth flavor — umami.

- Travel -

Campfire Cuisine

By Kaelyn Riley

Yes, you can camp out and still create healthy, whole-food meals.

- Nutrition -

THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Eating Out

By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig

Restaurant dining can present big challenges for health-motivated eaters. These strategies can help you make the best of your available options.

- Weight Loss -

The Mindful Food Journal

By Kaelyn Riley

If you track what’s on your plate as well as what’s happening in your mind and body, you can learn what doesn’t work for you — and build on what does.

- General Health -

What You Need to Know About Histamine Intolerance

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

Understand the role of histamines in the body — and which foods to avoid if they’re causing problems.

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How to Read Food Labels

By Michael Dregni

Here’s a handy glossary of food-labeling terms and what they mean — and don’t mean.

Jars filled with seeds, powders, and liquid

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7 Superfoods to Try Now

By Christine Schrum

Superfoods get a lot of attention for their nutritional potency — some justified, some overstated. These seven power foods are actually worth the hype.

Bottles and jars filled with oils, sweeteners, nuts

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How to Stock a Basic Food Pantry

By Robin Asbell

Keep these key ingredients on hand and you’ll always be minutes away from simple, wholesome meals.

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Live to Eat: Michelle Tam

By Heidi Wachter

Nom Nom Paleo author Michelle Tam serves up some of her favorite tips for cooking easy, nutritious, tasty meals — regardless of your dietary preferences.