Liana Minassian

Lawns may look pretty, and they can impress the neighbors. But are their benefits really worth their costs? They can be bad for the environment, and the pesticides sprayed on them can be bad for your health, too. Have you ever wondered what would happen if we turned all our lawns into edible gardens, filled with fruits, vegetables, and herbs?

Cooking at home saves time and money — not to mention that it’s better for your health than most packaged, prepared, and restaurant meals. But if you want to have the most efficient kitchen possible, you need the right tools. Support your healthy eating journey by stocking up on these extremely useful kitchen tools.

Conventional, modern medicine handles acute illness and physical trauma brilliantly. But it doesn’t always cut it when it comes to prevention of chronic disease. Many people who are in constant pain, or who are suffering in other ways, become frustrated with the mainstream medical industry’s tendency to treat symptoms rather than addressing root causes. As a result, more and more people are turning to natural approaches in complement to the mainstream medical model. Here are six helpful resources to get you started with utilizing the power of natural medicine on your own health journey.

School lunches programs provide critical nutrition for more than 30 million children in the United States and hundreds of millions worldwide. Yet they face deep challenges, and often set children on a path of lifelong addiction to unhealthy foods. Want to know the whole story, and find out how you can protect your family, and the next generation? Read on!

Rates of type 2 diabetes have skyrocketed since the 1950s. But did you know that most cases can be prevented, and many can be reversed, with simple changes to diet and lifestyle? If you or anyone you love is concerned about diabetes or prediabetes, here are six resources you should know about.

Interest in plant-based eating has skyrocketed. Restaurant chains are adding plant-based menu items. Supermarkets increasingly feature plant-based options to meat and dairy. And eating well starts at home — with the food you make yourself. Good recipes can make all the difference! Here are some of our favorite plant-based cookbooks.

Digestive complaints are one of the most common reasons people visit the doctor. And poor gut health and digestive disorders impact millions worldwide. But there is hope! Here are seven resources for a healthy gut that will help you break free from digestive problems.

Struggling to have (or provide) a healthy school lunch? Provided school lunches are still a work in progress. But you can take matters into your own hands with these homemade, healthy lunch recipes for school (or work).

Craving something sweet in the summertime? Skip the desserts made with refined sugars or artificial sweeteners. Instead, try one (or all!) of these refreshingly healthy summer dessert recipes instead. (Hint: You can enjoy many of them in fall, winter, and spring, too!)

Sustainable travel is a popular buzzword in the tourism industry, but what does it actually mean? And how can you take steps to travel and eat more sustainably?

Salad lovers unite! Cool off with this roundup of healthy summer salad recipes sure to refresh your taste buds. Perfect for outdoor cookouts or anytime that empty salad bowl calls to you.

Ask someone how to prevent heart disease, and they might tell you to avoid trans fats and animal products. Liver disease: Moderate alcohol intake. Lung ailments: Breathe clean air, and don’t smoke. But what about your brain? What can you do, right now, to optimize your brain health — and protect your brain from diseases like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia?