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Nutrition Tips

Why a Calorie Isn’t Just a Calorie

By Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
All calories are not created equal. We take a close look at the factors that set them apart — and how they influence your health.
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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.
Assorted sources of protein on a table.
Nutrition Tips

Here’s What 30 Grams of Protein Looks Like

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT
Wondering how much protein you actually need? Learn more about this macronutrient and how to get it from healthy sources.
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.
A woman's hands holding a cup of coffee.
Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

Coffee: Health Benefits, Brewing Methods, and Busted Myths

By The Life Time Training Team
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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Nutrition Tips | Supplements

4 Supplements for Anxiety Relief

By Catherine Guthrie
In addition to herbal remedies, targeted nutritional supplements can help manage chronic anxiety.
Red lentil dal
Nutrition Tips

8 Recipes Using What You Have in Your Pantry

By Experience Life Staff
Lentil soup, grassfed beef chili, curried chickpea salad, and more!
Glass containers of prepared healthy foods.
Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

5 Expert Meal Prep Tips That Save You Time

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT
Meal prepping doesn't need to be hard. Follow these five dietitian-tested tips to make healthy eating easier.
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Nutrition Tips | Supplements

Vitamin D: Deficiency Symptoms and Benefits of Supplementation

By The Life Time Training Team
As many as four out of five people in the United States may have less than optimal vitamin D levels, yet this critical supplement can have a profound impact on our health.
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Nutrition Tips | Supplements

The Foundational Five: The 5 Supplements For Every Body

By The Life Time Training Team
To support optimal health, these are the five supplements that we recommend everybody add to their daily nutrition routine.
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Home/Living | Nutrition Tips

Dietitian-Approved Snacking Tips for Working at Home

By Molly Schelper
Use these tips to make healthier choices. Plus, enjoy these dietitian-approved snack suggestions.
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General Health | Gut Health

How a Dietitian Does a Detox

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT
Looking to rid your body of unwanted toxins? These 12 strategies will set you up for a successful detox — and help you to not feel deprived.
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Nutrition Tips

What to Eat When You’re Craving Carbs

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT
Craving a salty, sweet, or starchy carb? Learn why those cravings hit and get ideas for healthier swaps to satisfy.
Three glasses of protein shakes
Nutrition Tips

The Ultimate Protein Shake

By Chef Ryan Dodge
This shake is a favorite on the LifeCafe® menu. Make it for yourself at home with this recipe.
Bowl of soup
Nutrition Tips

8 Freezer-Friendly Recipes

By Callie Chase
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and dessert options that you can make now and eat later.
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General Health | Metabolism

The Ultimate Guide to Supporting Your Immune System

By Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
How do you build a strong immune system? How do healthy people stay healthy when others don't? Find out in our ultimate guide to your immune system.
A ripe avocado.
Nutrition Tips

5 Nutrition Myths, Debunked

Julie Brown, RD, and Ryan Dodge, LifeCafe executive chef, debunk five of the most common misconceptions around healthy eating. You’ll learn whether all calories are created equal, if you can out-train a bad diet, the truth about low fat, and more.

Person chopping veggies.
Gut Health | Nutrition Tips

The Best Way to Eat for Gut Healing

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT
The health of your gut has a big impact on your overall wellbeing. Restore it by following these six gut-healing strategies.
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