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How do you feel about Brussels sprouts? Whether you adore them or have some issues, let’s talk about some of the reasons you may want to add them to your diet — and some tasty ways to do that!

A good night’s sleep is one of the foundations of health. Yet our modern lifestyles can undermine our sleep, which can lead to fatigue and set the stage for low moods and chronic disease. The good news is that the latest research tells us there are proven steps you can take to improve your sleep — starting with what you eat and drink.

Teff is a tiny grain that delivers big-time nutrition. It has a longstanding history, deep cultural significance, and remarkable nutritional value.

School meals have a huge impact on the health of a nation — and the planet. They forge patterns that shape lives. They instill a status quo that changes what kids want to eat the rest of the time. And they are one of the primary ways that policy shapes the health of the next generation. Moving toward healthier, plant-based meal plans could benefit our children, and our world, in profoundly important ways.

There’s a new molecule of interest in the ongoing investigation into what causes heart disease and other chronic conditions: TMAO. But where does TMAO come from? Why is it bad for your heart? And how can you minimize it in your body? Find out how TMAO affects your health and whether you may need to make changes to your diet.

As popular as lemons are, I’d argue they aren’t popular enough. Delicious, easy to store and use, versatile, and full of health benefits, lemons can feature in many more dishes than lemon meringue pie, lemon bars, and lemonade. Let’s explore how to get this wonderful citrus fruit working for you on a daily basis.

When someone mentions “starchy foods,” they typically don’t mean it in a good way. But there are several types of starches, and not all of them are unhealthy. Here’s what you need to know about starch, which foods contain it, and how to tell if they’re healthy or unhealthy.

Cooking with the right herbs and spices can turn ordinary meals into culinary superstars. And not only are many herbs and spices delicious and aromatic, but they’re among the healthiest foods science has ever encountered. You can buy many dried herbs and spices pretty much anywhere, but have you ever tried growing your own, or getting fresh ones and drying them yourself?

A move away from producing exclusively animal-derived milk could help farmers and the environment. Discover how — and why — some dairy companies are adding plant milks to their portfolios.

Humans have been preserving food by dehydrating it for thousands of years. And it’s still one of the easiest, cheapest, and healthiest ways of making some of your favorite fruits and veggies available all year round. In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of food dehydrating, explore different methods, help you decide whether this is something you want to do, and if it is, get you started on your own food dehydration projects.

IGF-1 is a hormone our bodies make naturally. But when we consume meat and dairy products, our levels tend to become elevated to an extent that could be dangerous. In this article, we’ll explore what you need to know about IGF-1, including why and how to keep your IGF-1 at a healthy level.

Side dishes are mainstays of holiday meals. But many of them, while tasty and filling, are pretty unhealthy, loaded with sugar, dairy, and processed flour. The good news is, many of them can easily be made plant-based and healthy — without sacrificing flavor or mouthfeel.