Wellness influencers and supplement companies promote green powders as miracle supplements, able to do everything from increasing energy to improving digestion to boosting brain function. But what does the science say? Are these expensive green powders the real deal, or are they another fad to separate us from our money?

Over the past couple of decades, insect populations around the globe have plummeted. While that might sound lovely if you’re thinking about mosquitoes and no-see-ums, it’s actually putting us on a collision course with an environmental catastrophe. Without pollinating insects, our food supply is at risk. And without insects in general, the entire web of terrestrial life would likely collapse. So what’s causing the insect die-off, and what can we do to reverse it?

If you’re looking for the healthiest foods to include in your diet on a regular basis, memorize one acronym — GBOMBS. When you stack up all the foods you could eat by how many nutrients they provide per calorie, greens, beans, onions, mushrooms, berries, and seeds top the charts. But how do you get them onto your plate and into your belly on a regular basis? This article shares tips and a GBOMBS meal plan that includes yummy recipes and a shopping list.

If you believe the hype, CoQ10 is a wonder supplement that can do everything from helping athletes recover faster to giving tired people more energy to slowing down the aging process. But how much science is there to back up these claims? What does CoQ10 do in the body, and what happens when it’s in short supply? And can we get it from food, or is supplementation the way to go?

Granola is known both as the ultimate hippie food, and as an expensive upscale breakfast found in fancy supermarkets. But you might be surprised to learn where this classic food got its start. And you might be surprised by the truth about granola, too. So is granola good for you? And how can you make your own granola with healthy and high-quality ingredients?

When the conversation turns to weight loss, calories often take center stage. But is counting calories the only — or best — way to balance energy intake and expenditure? Or can focusing on calories confuse or disempower you, and distract you from what really matters when it comes to food choices?

Vegan comedian Myq Kaplan’s podcast is called “Broccoli and Ice Cream,” because he wants his output to be as good for you as broccoli and as enjoyable as ice cream. While it’s true that broccoli delivers a powerful health punch, it’s also a delicious vegetable in its own right. But what is so darn healthy about broccoli? And how can we prepare it to make people forget about being forced to eat mushy, discolored broccoli when they were little?

People have been stuffing ingredients into other ingredients from time immemorial. It’s a great way to cook fun, satisfying, and impressive looking meals with relatively little time and effort. While stuffing originated as a way to add grains, veggies, and seasonings to animals, plenty of veggies can be stuffed as well. In this article, we’ll look at the wide and wonderful world of stuffed vegetables and share some of our favorite stuffed vegetable recipes.

Between 1910 and 1997, America’s Black farmers lost about 90% of the land they owned. The USDA was later found liable for a pattern of extensive discrimination, and in 2010, agreed to pay out more than $1.25 billion to Black farmers. Still today, Black farmers face unique stressors and challenges. Understanding these challenges is critical to building a safe and healthy food system for all.

There’s overwhelming evidence that a well-constructed vegan diet is one of the healthiest ways to nourish your body. Unfortunately, negative myths about plant-based diets persist; some of them deter people from trying, while others lead people to go about the transition in unhealthy ways. In this article, we’ll explore vegan myths and facts, so you can make an informed decision about reducing or eliminating animal products from your diet.