Beat the Heat with These 12 Healthy Summer Salad Recipes
Salad lovers unite! Cool off with this roundup of healthy summer salad recipes sure to refresh your taste buds. Perfect for outdoor cookouts or anytime that empty salad bowl calls to you.
Veggie Burgers and Fake Meat: Pros and Cons
Inspired by health, ethical, and environmental concerns, more and more people are eating plant-based foods and plant-based meat alternatives. And the range of options is growing rapidly. But how do veggie burgers and fake meats stack up? We know they can be better for the environment and the animals, but what about your health? This article evaluates the pros and cons of popular plant-based meat options.
7 Key Brain Health Resources You Need to Know About (and 2 Recipes!)
Ask someone how to prevent heart disease, and they might tell you to avoid trans fats and animal products. Liver disease: Moderate alcohol intake. Lung ailments: Breathe clean air, and don’t smoke. But what about your brain? What can you do, right now, to optimize your brain health — and protect your brain from diseases like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia?
The Keto Diet Explained: What the Science Really Says
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 science really says.
How to Have a Happy (and Healthy and Sustainable) 4th of July (or Any Summer Celebration!)
Having a BBQ or cookout this 4th of July or summer? Before you do, consider these tips to make your outdoor celebration healthier and more sustainable.
Farmers Market Guide: Top Benefits and Shopping Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Visit
Farmers market veteran, or perhaps a newbie? Whatever your experience, check out our farmers market guide to get the lowdown...
Is Corn Healthy?
Corn is one of the most widely eaten foods in the world. It’s also incredibly versatile. You’ll find it in baked goods and breads, popped as a snack, grilled on the cob, fed to cows, used to fuel cars, and as the base ingredient for a huge range of processed foods and additives. But is corn good for you? And how do you choose the healthiest corn to eat?
Using Pesticides to Grow Food Is Harming Farmworkers and Children — And These Risks Are Being Ignored
Pesticides on food are being monitored — but see why some risks are being missed.
Are Almonds Sustainable?
People are going nuts about almonds. Consumers are eating more and more of them, and growers are struggling to keep...
The Truth About Hot Dogs
Nobody’s arguing that hot dogs are a health food. But most people enjoy one (or several) every now and then....
9 Health Benefits of Chia Seeds and How to Eat Them
Why are so many people eating chia seeds? What health benefits do they offer? Should you add them to your diet? And if so, what’s the best way to eat them? We’ll cover it all in this article.
These Harmful Chemicals Are Banned From Organic Food Products
Want to choose “clean” foods? See why organic is better for people & the planet.
