Ocean Robbins

Pizza is one of the most popular foods on the planet. It's known for being gooey, savory, and tasty, and for being a great party and finger food. The problem is, most pizzas also deliver a heavy dose of salt, empty calories, and saturated fat. Can the pizza be made healthier so that health-conscious, plant-based eaters can still enjoy it? Let’s give it a try!

Fish and seafood are often recommended as good sources of healthy nutrients like protein and essential fatty acids. Some research even suggests that fish may help you live longer, with a lower risk for disease. But how much truth is there to these claims? What about contamination with mercury and other heavy metals? And what about the ethical and sustainability concerns?

In the West, sushi has gone from unfamiliar to mainstream over the past couple of decades. But while many people love the taste of sushi rice and salty seaweed, some don’t want to eat fish. Luckily, we can make vegan sushi that’s every bit as tasty as the fishy original — without the heavy metals or the microplastics.

Feed a cold, and starve a fever. Or is it the other way around? It can be hard to separate fact from well-meaning fiction when it comes to preventing and recovering from colds and flu. But science has been busy, and now we have simple and powerful strategies to keep from catching a cold — and to suffer less and get better faster if we do. Here are five lifestyle strategies and seven superfoods proven to help keep you well during cold and flu season.

What if one humble fruit could lower cholesterol, protect your arteries, balance blood pressure, and rival prescription drugs for blood sugar control? Meet amla — also known as Indian gooseberry. Revered for centuries in traditional medicine and now backed by cutting-edge science, this sour berry is earning a reputation as a real-world superfood. But does the research live up to the hype? Where can you find it? And how do you actually use it to support your heart, your metabolism, and your health?

Saturated fat is back in the news — with more hype and confusion than ever. But what does the science actually say? What is saturated fat, and how does it work in your body? Does it cause heart disease, or is butter back? Where can you find it in food, and how much or how little does your body need? And if you want to eat less saturated fat, must you compromise on flavor or texture?

Warm desserts are some of the ooiest, gooiest, most comforting, and delicious foods around. But most of them are seriously unhealthy and full of ingredients that can harm both your body and the planet. Are there irresistibly scrumptious recipes out there that also serve your waistline, your heart, and the environment?

Let’s hear it for crunch! We love foods that snap and break in our mouths; the louder, the better. From chips to crisps to puffs to crackers to pretzels, many of us can’t get enough of that crunchy mouthfeel. But our modern diet is full of unhealthy crunch. Do we have to settle for limp, soggy fare in pursuit of health? Or can we find healthy ways to satisfy our munchies for the crunchies?

High blood pressure is one of the leading preventable causes of death worldwide. Medication can help manage the condition, but most hypertension drugs come with unpleasant side effects that make people not want to take them regularly. Dietary interventions, on the other hand, can actually prevent and reverse hypertension in many cases, and they come with only positive side effects. In this article, we’ll look at the compounds in food that can lower blood pressure, and identify 9 specific foods that have been shown to fight hypertension.

2025 was a year of reckoning and of rising. While climate extremes raged and food politics grew more polarized, millions of people made quiet, powerful choices that added up to a revolution. The American Medical Association endorsed plant-based eating to fight cancer. California phased out ultra-processed foods from school meals. Texas required warning labels on 44 harmful additives. And landmark research confirmed what many have long known: What we eat can help heal our bodies — and the planet we call home. Yes, the year brought serious challenges. But it also brought measurable, meaningful progress.

What exactly is the ketogenic (or “keto”) diet? Is it effective for weight loss? Does it show other benefits? Is it healthy — or safe? Here’s what the latest science says.

Strong smell. Bland taste. Uncool reputation. Cabbage doesn’t exactly scream “superstar” — but that might be about to change. From liver detox to gut health, cancer protection to cholesterol support, cabbage has some serious health benefits hiding beneath those leafy layers. And with a few kitchen tricks, it can actually taste great. Here’s how to give this often overlooked veggie the comeback it deserves.