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9 Common Questions Answered About Hunger Cravings
If you’re feeling famished you probably need food, but sometimes hunger and cravings can clue us in to what we need — physically and emotionally. We just have to tune in to our body.
ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Pack Healthy Snacks
May’s One Healthy Habit challenge aims to help you handle hunger pangs and afternoon energy slumps.
7 Nutrients That Provide Allergy Relief
Here are some nutrient-rich foods that can help relieve allergy symptoms naturally.
How to Eat a More Climate-Friendly Diet
We know that our food choices affect our individual health; they also matter to the health of the planet.
Can Quercetin Relieve Your Seasonal Allergies?
Learn how this common nutrient can provide relief.
What to Know About Nutritional Supplementation
There’s a lot of confusion around supplements, leaving many wondering, “What supplements should I take?” or “Do I even need to take any at all?” Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, shares the top supplements he recommends for most everyone, why supplementing is perhaps more important now than ever, and the importance of quality and how to identify the best options.
Got the Blues? Ultraprocessed Food May Be to Blame
Highly processed foods, which are typically high on the glycemic index, can reduce levels of serotonin and dopamine — and potentially contribute to depression and anxiety.
What Supplements Can Support My Body-Composition Goals?
Recommendations from a Life Time dietitian and trainer.
What are the Health Benefits of Oranges?
Oranges are a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamins and minerals. Learn more and how to enjoy this fruit (even the peel!).
What Are the Health Benefits of Limes?
Common in South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Latin American cooking, this bright citrus fruit contains flavonoids, phytonutrients, and antioxidants. Learn how to add more of this citrus fruit to your day.
What are the Health Benefits of Grapefruit?
Grapefruit is a tropical citrus fruit that is known for its sweet, tart, and bitter taste. Its high levels of vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber make it extremely healthy. Learn more and find new ways to enjoy this fruit.
20 Clever Kitchen Tricks
Cooking needn’t feel like a chore. Try these tips to save time, money, and resources.
3 Life Time Coaches Give Their Top Tips for Healthy Transformation
Consider these simple tips from our experts to help you make progress toward your healthy goals.
How Much Protein Do I Need?
If you ask any of the Life Time dietitians — including this episode’s guest, Paul Krieger, RD, CPT — they’ll note that one of the most important things you can do for your nutrition is make sure you’re consuming enough quality protein. Kriegler explains why this macronutrient is so critical for health, and he shares how much protein you need, what animal and plant sources are the best, and ways to support your body in properly digesting and absorbing it.
What Are the Health Benefits of Lemons?
High in vitamin C, these tart fruits can support liver function, soothe a cough, and more. Learn about their health benefits — plus, 7 ways to use them more.
Why 1-2-12?
While many are tempted by the latest eating fad or trendy diet, the team at Life Time has long maintained that sustainable, healthy food habits are based on a few foundational practices. In this mini episode, Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, introduces us to 1-2-12, Life Time’s new nutrition system that offers a framework nearly anyone can use to improve their eating behaviors.
How to Detox With Whole Foods
“Detox” is a long-debated topic: Some associate it with deprivation, while others think the practice is not necessary because of our body’s natural detoxification systems. Anika Christ, RD, joins us to clear up the confusion, and explains how to detox your body with a whole-foods approach that feels far from depriving — and that can support nearly everyone in feeling and functioning better.
Expert Advice: How Can I Cut Back on Alcohol?
Whether for dry January or at any other time of the year.
Shake School With Coach Anika
Anika Christ, RD, CPT, walks through how to make a healthy, tasty protein shake.
How to Use Food Combining to Aid Digestion
Learn which foods work well together to ease digestive distress.
1-2-12: The Nutrition System to Sustain You for Life
Learn about this dietitian-developed, step-by-step system designed to make healthy eating easy and practical for the long-term.