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10 Genius Ways to Use Protein Powder

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Shakes and smoothies are great options, but there are plenty of other creative ways to sneak more high-quality protein into your go-to meals and snacks.

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.

General Health | Nutrition Tips

5 Tips for Staying Healthy When You’re Back at Work

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Returning to a work setting after sheltering in place? These five do's and don'ts can help you maintain your health as you transition back into a routine.

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Nutrition Tips | Play/Recreation

4 Picnic Recipes Perfect for a Holiday Weekend

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Enjoy these bright and tasty dishes alfresco — all of which can be made ahead of time for quick serving or grilling.

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General Health | Metabolism

6 Common Misconceptions About Metabolism

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Can you get stuck with a “slow” metabolism? Should you eat every two hours? Sift through six widely-accepted myths and learn what you really can do to boost your metabolism.

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Nutrition Tips

How to Plan and Prepare Meals for Your Week

By Life Time Editorial Team

With a little forward thinking, you can save time and money — and avoid stress — while eating healthier throughout the week.

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Nutrition Tips

DIY Seasoning Blends

By Kaelyn Riley

Don’t have garam masala or taco seasoning on hand? Learn to mix up your own blend using the herbs and spices in your pantry.

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General Health | Hormones

The Health Benefits and Risks of Drinking Alcohol

By The Life Time Training Team

Should alcohol be part of your healthy lifestyle, or could it be doing you more damage than good? Learn the health benefits and risks.

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Nutrition Tips | Supplements

Nutritional Support for Your Immune System

By Courtney Helgoe

What integrative health MDs are recommending right now to build immunity during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Nutrition Tips | Training Tips

What Jason Sweetnam Eats to Fuel His Fitness

By Maggie Fazeli Fard, Michael Dregni, and Jill Metzler Patton

There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for fueling your fitness endeavors. Here’s how Jason Sweetnam powers and recovers from his workout.

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.

Nutrition Tips | Supplements

Quercetin: Health Benefits, Sources, Supplements, and Doses

By The Life Time Training Team

Quercetin is one of the most potent polyphenols in plants — and it can support your skin, heart, and body composition.

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Nutrition Tips

The Power of Veggies: How to Eat More and Make Them Taste Great

Julie Brown, RD, the nutrition and assessments program manager at Life Time, joins us to discuss the many health benefits of vegetables, and to share her favorite cooking tips and best tricks for squeezing more veggies into your meals and snacks.

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Home/Living | Nutrition Tips

How to Create a Food Budget

By Life Time Editorial Team

Learn how to set — and stick to — a food budget with these tips for helping you keep your spending on food, drinks, coffee, and snacks in check.

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General Health | Nutrition Tips

Boost Your Immune System: Tips for Nutrition, Supplements, and More

Get advice from Tom Nikkola, vice president of nutrition and virtual training at Life Time, about the eating and lifestyle choices that can compromise immunity, as well as how we can optimize our nutrition to help build this system. Plus, he shares some bonus tips for exercise and sleep.