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Nutrition

Healthy eating should be joyful, not restrictive. We share easy, delicious recipes and expert advice to help you nourish your body, boost energy, and support long-term wellness—without giving up the foods you love.

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4 Surprising Foods You Should Be Eating Now

You might want to consider adding these to your daily rotation.

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4 Mocktails That Just Might Be Tastier Than Cocktails

These zero-proof drinks would be perfect for the holidays.

Revealed! 5 of the Best Drinks for Your Health

And no complicated concoctions with kale or wheatgrass juice are required!

Date: August 28, 2025

4 Delicious Veggie Side Dishes Perfect for Summer BBQs

And they're super healthy and easy to whip up!

Date: May 15, 2025

The 6 Yummy Foods to Help You Feel — and Even Look — Better as You Age

These staples can be great for memory and energy levels.

Date: April 10, 2025

4 Easy-Peasy and Healthy Soups Perfect for Spring

These plant-based recipes are both nutritious and delicious.

Date: April 3, 2025

My Challenges Cooking for My Vegan Grown Children

How can anyone live without roast beef and brie?

Date: February 27, 2025

4 Super Healthy and Oh-So Tasty Recipes That Will Energize You in 2025

They're bursting with goodness to keep you feeling vibrant and satisfied.

Date: January 9, 2025

The Big Addiction I'm Finally Admitting to in My 70s

My sweet tooth started early and never stopped.

Date: November 27, 2024

Are You a Snackaholic? Do You Crave Sweet and Salty Treats?

Replace them with these amazingly yummy homemade and healthy snacks.

Date: October 24, 2024

3 Heart-Healthy Recipes to Help Lower Cholesterol and Boost Longevity

They are packed with fiber and flavor — just what the doctor ordered.

Date: September 18, 2024

4 Plant-Based Recipes Oh-So Great for Your Health

These favorite dishes are also huge crowd-pleasers!

Date: August 8, 2024

10 of the Best Foods for Healthier Skin and Hair

How eating certain items can give you a beauty boost.

Date: March 21, 2024

Why So Many Doctors Are Gut-Obsessed Right Now

How to eat your way to better digestive health.

Date: March 14, 2024

Raise Your Hand if You Eat the Same Meals Week After Week

Do this to get out of your food rut and achieve better health.

Date: February 1, 2024

How This One Practice Changed My Meals — and My Life

I healed both my mind and my body.

Date: January 11, 2024

Why You Might Want to Try a Plant-Based Diet in 2024

Plus, three easy and delicious recipes to get you started.

Date: January 5, 2024

Lighten Up Heavy Holiday Meals With These Scrumptious Veggie Dishes

Five salads and sides that are nutritious and delicious.

Date: November 22, 2023

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