Liana Minassian

Beans are some of the healthiest and most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Discover some of the top health benefits of beans, why they’re sometimes controversial in the nutrition world, and how you can best prepare and use beans in delicious, plant-based recipes.

In our overview of vegan statistics from around the world, see why so many people are going vegan and eating plant-based — from athletes to celebrities to everyday people. Plant-based diets are here to stay.

For hundreds of years, Indigenous peoples in the Americas (and across the world) have faced genocide, land theft, and in many cases, forced relocation, all of which have deprived them of their ancestral foodways. Today, many Native peoples are grappling with the devastating health consequences of these ancestral traumas, along with grinding poverty and a diet of highly processed foods. But despite this grim reality, a growing number of Indigenous Nations are working towards an Indigenous foods movement as a means of cultural renewal, environmental sustainability, and a way to reclaim food sovereignty and personal health. Find out what’s being done — and what you can do to help.

Skipping breakfast can leave you empty. And filling up with processed carbs and animal products can leave you feeling sluggish and tired by the time lunch rolls around. Eating a plant-powered and healthy breakfast in the morning, on the other hand, can give you the energy and nutrition your body needs. Try one of these easy and healthy breakfast ideas to get your day started off right.

Skip the fast food and reach for a power bowl instead! These nutrient-dense, all-in-one meals are all the rage. We’ve collected 10 of our favorite power bowl recipes. Try a couple, or use them as inspiration to invent your own. And happy bowling!

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.

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).