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?

Once a well-kept secret in Asia and Africa, millet is now catching the eye of food enthusiasts and eco-conscious cooks worldwide. Packed with nutrients and remarkably sustainable to grow, millet is a valuable, versatile addition to the modern pantry. So, what are the benefits of eating millet? Are there any potential downsides? And how can you incorporate this versatile grain into your culinary life?

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.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a major yet often overlooked liver condition, affects millions worldwide and is closely linked to lifestyle factors. How does this silent disease develop — and what can you do to fight it? Find out the most harmful foods for your liver and which foods can help support liver recovery.

Red light therapy is touted for its ability to smooth wrinkles, reduce pain, improve mood, and accelerate healing. But what does the science say? Is red light therapy a potent, non-invasive treatment or a pricey fad? Can it reduce wrinkles, boost collagen in the skin, promote hair growth, and help athletes train harder and recover faster? And what are the best kinds of red light therapy treatments?

Discover the surprising vegetable that outranked kale, spinach, and sweet potatoes to claim the top spot as the world’s healthiest veggie. Find out the top health benefits of watercress, potential downsides, and environmental considerations. Plus, get tips on finding, storing, and using watercress in recipes.

Thanksgiving is a time to gather and enjoy delicious food. Going plant-based doesn’t mean sacrificing a hearty main dish. This article highlights seven creative and satisfying vegan entrees beyond traditional turkey and Tofurky options, offering diverse flavors and textures perfect for the holiday table. From rich stuffed squashes to savory shepherd’s pie, these dishes celebrate plant-based ingredients as flavorful, festive centerpieces.

Americans spend trillions of dollars treating the symptoms of preventable illnesses while largely ignoring the root causes. But a better world is possible! Lifestyle medicine offers a transformative approach that can save millions of lives — and maybe even our economy. It’s an empowering and evidence-based way to prevent and reverse disease and optimize health. If you’re ready to discover how simple shifts in diet, exercise, and stress management could transform our healthcare system — and our lives — then read on!

Looking for holiday gifts you’ll feel good about giving or receiving? These healthy, ethical, and sustainable gifts are functional, practical, and inspired. You’ll find causes to support, health and beauty items, kitchen enhancements, educational entertainment, and more for the people and the planet you love.

When it comes to growing your own food, it’s hard to find anything easier, quicker, or more nutritious than sprouts. If you’re thinking about how to optimize your immune system, balance your blood sugar levels, improve your digestion, support your heart and liver health and function, or enhance your family’s food security, then sprouts could be just the thing you’re looking for. Here’s what you need to know about the different kinds of sprouts, how to put them to use for more nutrition in your home, and how to avoid bacterial contamination.