Ocean Robbins

Tempeh, like tofu, is a soybean-based food often used as a meat substitute. Unlike its better-known cousin, tempeh is a whole food — and a fermented one at that. It’s also denser than tofu and requires different cooking methods to bring out its deliciousness. In this article, you’ll learn why and how you might want to add this popular Asian delicacy to your diet.

In this video interview, Dr. Sean Hashmi of Kaiser Permanente sits down with Ocean Robbins to discuss his experience as a kidney specialist, his mission to change the culture of medicine, and the importance of treating root causes of disease — not just symptoms. Dr. Hashmi and Ocean discuss the impact of systemic inequality on food choices and health outcomes, and look at breakthrough solutions that can heal lives and build a healthier society.

What exactly is the glycemic index, and what does it have to do with your health? Here’s what to know about the benefits and limitations of the glycemic index, and how you can use it to make health-supporting food choices.

When we discover the benefits of plant-based eating, it’s natural for us to evangelize those benefits, especially to our own families. But being too gung-ho and insistent can backfire. So what are the most effective ways to get veggie-averse family members to embrace a healthy, plant-based way of eating without turning the dinner table into a civil war?

Oranges have long rolled around in kids’ and adults’ lunch boxes, been a breakfast staple in their juice form, and even donned cloves around the holidays. They’re beautiful and fragrant, sure, but are they good for us and the world? Here’s what you need to know about this wildly popular citrus fruit when it comes to your health and the environment.

Nuts and seeds, consumed in moderation, can be among the healthiest foods around. And one of the ways we love our nuts and seeds is in the form of spreads and butters. But store-bought versions can be costly, and sometimes come with not-so-great ingredients. So how hard is it to make our own healthy nut and seed butters at home?

The pomegranate is a unique fruit with distinct edible seeds that requires a labor of love — or at least time and attention — to remove. It’s also incredibly good for you. Here’s what pomegranate has to offer, along with some useful ways to make this fruit a regular and delicious part of your diet.

COVID-19 has exposed a huge weakness in our society: our immune systems. It turns out that a key part of immune health resides in the gut, in the form of the trillions of bacteria that work to digest food and help keep us healthy. And modern lifestyles can undermine the gut microbiome in many ways. So are there things you can do to strengthen your gut microbiome and improve your immune function and overall health? (Spoiler alert: Yes!)

When millions of people suffer from malnutrition, either due to insufficient calories or a lack of access to affordable, wholesome food, their health, wealth, resilience, and even their mental clarity are impacted. If we want to create a just and sustainable world, we must tackle the twin issues of food inequality and food insecurity.

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 compromise both your body and the planet. So are there irresistibly scrumptious recipes out there that also serve your waistline, your heart, and the environment?

Food and climate change: Which foods are the most damaging to the planet? And which foods could help save it? Check out the current state of climate change and see what research says about the impact of certain foods.

Cauliflower has gone from a boring side dish to one of the “It” veggies of the 2020s. This crucifer’s versatility is matched only by its powerhouse nutritional profile. Here’s what to know about the nutrition and health perks of eating cauliflower, plus how to prepare it to reap the most benefits.