Ocean Robbins

For many of us, “eat your greens” is easier said than done. We know they’re incredibly good for our health, but which greens are the healthiest (and best tasting)? How do we select and store greens, so they don’t rot in the fridge before we get to them? And what are the best ways to prepare greens to maximize their nutrition and taste? This article reveals what you need to know about leafy greens.

Plastic is a great example of a technological solution that created an even bigger problem. Plastic is cheap, versatile, useful, and convenient. And over the past hundred years, it’s changed our lives in ways almost too fundamental to register. But what are the costs to our health and to the environment? If you want to reduce the amount of plastic in your life (and in your body), where do you start, and how do you go about it?

Hormonal imbalances are common throughout various stages of life. They can cause a huge range of conditions, including type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism, obesity, fatigue, and even cancer. While some of the causes of hormonal imbalance are beyond your control, there is a growing body of evidence that your diet and lifestyle choices can make a huge difference.

2020 was an incredibly difficult year for a lot of people. And yet, we still have many reasons for gratitude and hope. More people than ever before are interested in caring for their immune systems and optimizing their health. And Food Revolution Network has expanded our reach significantly. Here are some of our top accomplishments from 2020.

Root vegetables often make a cameo appearance on holiday tables. But for the rest of the year, out of sight can mean out of mind — and out of mouth. It’s time for these versatile, delicious, and nutritional powerhouses to come out of the ground and into the spotlight. In this article, we’ll look at the amazing variety of root vegetables, and explore many ways to get them into your meals.

Warm drinks are part of every culture. And there are tons of varieties to choose from: coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and many others. But lots of warm drinks are full of sugar and dairy. So are warm beverages really good for us? What are their benefits, physically and emotionally? And what are some examples of healing hot drinks, and how do we prepare them in a healthy way?

Mushrooms are one of the most widely available and popular plant foods. What is it that’s so special about mushrooms, why should you consider adding them to your diet, which ones are best, and which should you avoid?

Pies are central to just about every culinary tradition on the planet. They’re a great way to use up leftovers. They are festive and delicious. But they’re typically full of meat and cheese (if savory), or butter, eggs, and sugar (if sweet.) Can we possibly make pies that are healthy and plant-based — and still taste great?

Alabama State Senator Malika Sanders-Fortier and her sister Ainka Sanders Jackson, executive director of the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth & Reconciliation, have dedicated their lives to the eradication of racism and the promotion of peace, freedom, and health. In this video interview, Malika and Ainka discuss their involvement in the civil rights struggles in Selma, AL, and how they’re working towards Martin Luther King, Jr’s vision of a Beloved Community with healthy food and a healthy world for all.

Ocean Robbins sits down with Lyla June, indigenous activist, ecologist, and musician of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne), and European lineages. Lyla and Ocean discuss how indigenous farming practices have shaped the world, why indigenous peoples are critical to preserving biodiversity, and how we can cultivate a sense of belonging and rightful place as we live in the modern world.

Vitamin D has been making headlines as an immunity booster, but it’s so much more than that. This misunderstood compound — produced when sunlight hits our skin — is crucial for health in many other ways. But how much vitamin D do you need, where can you find it, and why is it so important to get enough? Here’s what you need to know about the role of vitamin D in your health.

Humans have been taking blades to fruits and vegetables for a long time, for both functional and decorative reasons. Lately, a new gadget called a spiralizer has made it easy for home cooks to achieve cuts that used to require special skills and lots of patience. In this article, we’ll examine the new worlds that spiralizing opens up to those looking to include lots of healthy plants in their diet.