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Decades of Research Document the Detrimental Health Effects of BPA – an Expert on Environmental Pollution and Maternal Health Explains What it All Means

BPA is a chemical that’s used in plastics, food and drink containers, cans, pizza boxes, shopping receipts, baby bottles, and much more. Scientists and public health advocates have been sounding the alarm on BPA for years, pointing out that it may be linked to reproductive health problems, diabetes, asthma, obesity, and harming fetal neurodevelopment. But its health effects may be further reaching than expected, and BPA substitutes may not be any better. Discover the latest research on BPA and similar chemicals — and what you can do about limiting your exposure.
Tracey Woodruff · May 26, 2023 · 5 min read

Healthy Summer Desserts to Sweeten the End of a Nourishing Meal

Craving something sweet in the summertime? Skip the unhealthy processed desserts made with refined sugars or artificial sweeteners. Instead, try one (or all!) of these refreshingly healthy summer desserts. (Hint: You can enjoy many of them in fall, winter, and spring, too!)
Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · May 19, 2023 · 8 min read

The Health Benefits of Asparagus: 6 Reasons It’s Good for You

Asparagus may be a weird-looking vegetable that makes your pee smell funny, but it’s also a nutritional powerhouse and a culinary giant. What’s in asparagus that’s so good for you, and what health benefits does it provide? How do you select the best spears, and how do you store them for maximum flavor and nutrition? Find out below!
Ocean Robbins · May 17, 2023 · 8 min read

Guide to Dehydrating Food: Methods, Foods to Try, and Recipes

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.
Ocean Robbins · November 3, 2021 · 18 min read

What Will it Really Take for Vertical Farms to Succeed?

Funders and proponents say vertical farming is the future. But consumer demand may change the nature of what it means to "grow."
Paul Adams · December 27, 2019 · 8 min read

Are Nightshades Safe? Are They Healthy?

What are nightshade vegetables, and do they cause inflammation or other adverse health effects? Should you avoid them in your diet? This article wades into the controversies to discover the truth about this much-debated plant family
Ocean Robbins · December 20, 2019 · 8 min read

How to Make Your Own Safe Food Coloring at Home

Many processed foods and even cosmetics and personal care products are rife with synthetic food dyes. Made from petroleum products, these dyes wreak havoc on our health and well-being. But thanks to the natural rainbow of foods available in our world, safe, homemade alternative food dyes are possible. Find out how to make some of your own!
Laura Newcomer · November 27, 2019 · 6 min read

The Truth About Chocolate: How to Choose Healthy and Ethically Produced Cacao Products

For many people, chocolate is one of the special pleasures in life. It tastes delicious, it’s connected to many favorite holidays, and it can immediately lift your mood. But what are the health effects (positive and negative) of chocolate? And can you enjoy it without contributing to slave labor and environmental degradation on cacao plantations? In this article, we’ll share the research on chocolate’s surprising health benefits, and how you can partake ethically and healthfully.
Ocean Robbins · November 22, 2019 · 13 min read

Fermented Foods: What are they and how can they boost your health?

We hear a lot about fermented foods and how healthy they are. But what health benefits do they actually offer? Do they pose any dangers? Which ones are best? And if you want to eat fermented foods, can you safely make your own?
Ocean Robbins · November 8, 2019 · 12 min read

Scientists say many UTIs are caused by E. coli in food—when will the government believe them?

Evidence of the link between urinary tract infections and foodborne pathogens has mounted for decades, but you wouldn’t know it from federal policy.
Jessica McKenzie · November 1, 2019 · 6 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Natural Flavors

Chances are that you’ve seen the words “natural flavors” on numerous foods and beverages you picked up, regardless of their level of subjective healthiness. But what are “natural flavors” — and are they safe to eat?
Ocean Robbins · October 25, 2019 · 9 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Jerusalem Artichokes

Jerusalem artichoke may not be the most popular vegetable out there, but the health benefits of this remarkable tuber may make it worth trying. What does the Jerusalem artichoke have to offer, and how do you eat this odd-looking plant?
Ocean Robbins · October 18, 2019 · 8 min read

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