Social Issues

What fruits are in season in summer? And how can they benefit your health? Learn about summer fruits that are naturally delicious and bursting with incredible benefits.

Nobody’s claiming that hot dogs are a superfood, but many people assume that eating one (or a few) now and then isn’t a big deal. After all, they’re a beloved part of summer cookouts and baseball games — how bad could they be? Brace yourself — once you see what’s inside a hot dog and how it can impact your health, you might think twice before taking your next bite.

Raw milk sparks heated debates — celebrated by some for its purported health benefits while condemned by others for its supposed risks. Does raw milk offer superior nutrition compared to pasteurized milk? Are there valuable probiotics in raw milk? Can lactose-intolerant people drink raw milk without symptoms? How dangerous are pathogens found in raw milk, and how common? This article dives deep into the controversies, separating fact from fiction so you can make an informed choice.

Food is medicine, or at least it can be — if we eat in a way that supports health and well-being. But, it can be challenging to change old eating habits and resist powerful cravings. Discover how to take control over your health destiny with the help of a plant-based coach, and get tips on how to find a coach that’s right for you.

Chicken eggs are controversial. Some people call them a nutrient-rich superfood, while others say they can harm your health. Ovo-vegetarians consume them, but their vegan friends do not. Eggs aren’t flesh, and laying hens aren’t killed for their eggs, but they may still contribute to animal deaths and suffering. So, what’s the truth about eggs? Are eggs healthy, ethical, or sustainable? Can they be? And if you eat them, what are the best options?

Fluoride in the water supply has long been a topic of heated discussion. It seems to prevent tooth decay. But what about its effects on the rest of your body? What are the main sources of fluoride exposure in our daily lives? Is there a difference between the effects of fluoride in toothpaste and fluoride in drinking water? What is the latest scientific consensus? And how can you make informed choices for yourself and your loved ones?

Many foods sold in the United States are banned or fiercely regulated in other countries due to potentially harmful additives, growth promoters, genetically engineered ingredients, herbicides, or dangerous ingredients. Find out what you need to know about these foods and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

More and more people care where their food comes from, how it affects their health, and how it affects their planet. In 2024, the Food Revolution Network continued to educate and empower the food revolution movement. Here are some of the highlights and ways we made an impact in 2024.

In 2009, Apple trademarked the phrase “There’s an app for that.” That phrase proved prophetic: In addition to popular apps...

The world’s leading proponent of genetically engineered salmon, AquaBounty, has closed their last production facility. Find out how this decision came about and why it’s a win for people, animals, and the planet in this press release from the environmental nonprofit Friends of the Earth.

Despite near-miraculous advances in medicine, rates of preventable chronic diseases are skyrocketing around the world. While the mainstream healthcare system typically doesn’t get involved until people are ill, a cutting-edge discipline called lifestyle medicine focuses on empowering patients to take charge of their health to prevent and even reverse disease. The big challenge? Helping people bridge the gap between knowing and doing. Could plant-based coaching be the missing link in revolutionizing health and wellness?

What if the cost of groceries isn’t actually realistic? While retail food prices are stabilizing, the hidden costs of food production — from environmental damage to social impacts — continue to rise. Discover the concept of true cost accounting, a method that uncovers our food system's real economic, environmental, and health costs and how we can shift toward more sustainable and equitable solutions.