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Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

6 Critical Nutrients You Might Be Lacking

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Your health depends on supporting your body with the right levels of nutrients. Learn which ones you’re most likely to be lacking — and how you can best boost your supply.
Slices of a sweet potato on a cutting board alongside a whole sweet potato and a knife.
Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

Resistant Starch: Why You Need More of This “Good” Carb

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Fearful of carbs? Learn why this may be one you want to embrace.
Illustration of a carton of cream, jug of milk, and stick of butter.
Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

7 Dairy Foods That Are Easier to Digest

By Kaelyn Riley
Because lactose intolerance or sensitivity is so common, we recommend dairy products that pose fewer digestive difficulties. These are the ones we reach for most often.
A bowl of shrimp stir-fry.
Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

5 High-Protein Meals

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT
Easy to make (and kid friendly!) meals to lessen at-home menu fatigue.
Steak skewers on a grill.
Food Culture

The Healthy Father’s Day Cookout Menu

By Molly Schelper
Fire up the grill and celebrate dad — and any other male role models in your life — with these tasty recipes.
A woman on her computer in the kitchen.
Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

Is an Elimination Diet Right for You?

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Learn how this temporary eating approach could help you determine which foods are best for your body — and which ones are not.
An illustration of an avocado.
Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

I’m a Registered Dietitian and I’m Pregnant — Here’s What I Eat

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Using food to nourish your body is always important, but perhaps even more so during pregnancy. Here’s a look at how I’m fueling my body for the health of myself and my baby.
Spilled bottle of pills and herbs on a surface.
Food Culture | General Health

Why Balance is Key to a Boosted Immune System

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal reviews the connection between immunity, nutrition, and the novel coronavirus.
Person with honey and a honey dipper.
Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

What’s the Deal With Honey?

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
The nutritional power of honey is well established. By buying local, you can support regional ecosystems and your neighborhood bees.
A field of wheat.
Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

The Health Risks of Gluten and Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity

By Life Time Training
Discover why gluten is problematic for so many of us — and what you can do avoid it.
Assorted charcuterie board foods, including cheese, meat, fruit and nuts.
Food Culture

How to Create Your Own Charcuterie Board

By Robin Asbell
A charcuterie board offers a medley of flavors and textures — and is a tasty, minimal-effort dinner option that’s ideal for the season.
Woman pouring cream into coffee.
Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

6 Reasons to Choose Full-Fat Dairy

By Kaelyn Riley
Despite decades of hype, low-fat or fat- free dairy products simply don’t deliver the health benefits of full-fat varieties.
Jar of beans and jar of rice.
Food Culture | General Health

6 Ways to Eat More Fiber

By Michael Dregni
Make beans the centerpiece of your meals, throw Swiss chard and spinach in your smoothie, and four other ways to amp up your fiber intake.
Woman unpacking groceries at home.
Food Culture | Home/Living

10 Tips for Making the Most of Your Grocery-Store Buys

By Life Time Editorial Team
With a little guidance, you can make your food budget — and purchases — stretch a little further.
Woman washing greens in a kitchen sink.
Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

Coach Anika’s Top Tips for Healthy Eating at Home

Many of us are struggling with healthy eating choices while we’re at home — but it doesn’t have to be so hard. Coach Anika Christ, RD, offers practical tips and meal ideas that can make it easier.

Plate of spinach, avocado and dressing.
Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

Bioavailable Buddies

By Julie Brown
Learn how to pair foods to get the most nutrition from your meals.
Illustration of a green onion, radish and carrot.
Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

The Importance of Bioavailability

By Julie Brown
You aren’t “what you eat” — you’re what you digest and absorb. Our expert reveals how to get the most nutrition from your food.
A woman looking in her fridge.
Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

How to Stock a Healthy Fridge

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT
A dietitian's guide for how to clean, stock, and organize your refrigerator to help make healthy eating easier.
Woman in the kitchen with produce.
Food Culture

Keto: Health Benefits, Cautions, and Controversies | The Ultimate Guide

By Molly Schelper
This is your comprehensive guide to the ketogenic diet: Discover the health benefits without the hype, the risks without the hysteria, and the mistakes people often make.
A woman's hands holding a cup of coffee.
Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

Coffee: Health Benefits, Brewing Methods, and Busted Myths

By Life Time Training
Confused about coffee? Some say it's bad for you, some say it's good. Learn about the health benefits, plus a bit about the beverage's history.
A spread of assorted probiotic foods.
Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

Everything You Need to Know About Probiotics

By Mo Perry
Why are probiotics so popular? Are all supplements equally effective? Can I get enough friendly bacteria from food? Health experts address these and other common questions.
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