Food and Health

Vitamin A is crucial to life and health, and most of us can synthesize all we need from orange and yellow fruits and vegetables and leafy greens. Despite that, it’s often portrayed as a nutrient best sourced from animals or via a supplement. What does vitamin A do in the body? What are the best sources for it, how much do we really need, and what happens when we get too much or not enough?

The first article in a new series explores the foundations of cooking with FRN’s resident Dietitian and Recipe Developer, Nichole Dandrea-Russert, RDN. Build your knife skills, discover how to use mise en place to make cooking a breeze, and learn to cook without oil.

Food Revolution Network CEO, Ocean Robbins, sits down with Drs. Rupa Marya and Raj Patel, authors of Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice, and co-founders of Deep Medicine Circle, for a heartening look at how deep medicine can help to heal our lives, society, and world.

IBS is a widely diagnosed, yet often misunderstood, digestive condition. While living with IBS can be difficult and frustrating, a number of steps can help sufferers alleviate symptoms and continue to lead healthy lifestyles.

Unless you live in, or are from, the southern United States, East Africa, Brazil, or the Iberian peninsula, you may not be a collard green fanatic. But once you discover the powerful nutrition and health benefits they can offer, you may join the cheering section and look for ways to get them onto your plate.

You never know when an emergency such as a storm, an earthquake, or another disaster might happen. Being well-prepared can give you greater peace of mind in the here and now, and it could make a world of difference in a crisis. Even if the chance of such an event seems low, preparedness is a prudent bet with lots of upsides and very few downsides. In this article, we’ll explore how to create an emergency food stash that’s both plant-based and healthy.

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.

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.

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.

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.