Fish and seafood are often recommended as good sources of healthy nutrients like protein and essential fatty acids. Some research even suggests that fish may help you live longer, with a lower risk for disease. But how much truth is there to these claims? What about contamination with mercury and other heavy metals? And what about the ethical and sustainability concerns?

Do you ever come home from work after a hard day and wish that you could push a button and have a healthy, delicious, home-cooked meal magically appear on your table? Well, modern science isn’t quite at the “Star Trek” level of technology yet, but we do have the next best thing: “freezer meals” that you can make in advance and simply reheat in a fraction of the time it would take to create the whole dish from scratch. In this article, you’ll discover the joys of freezer meals, and get introduced to seven of our favorite recipes from around the web.

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?

Evidence of the link between urinary tract infections and foodborne pathogens has mounted for decades, but you wouldn’t know it from federal policy.

Skipping breakfast can leave you empty. And filling up with processed carbs and animal products can leave you feeling sluggish and tired by the time lunch rolls around. Eating a plant-powered and healthy breakfast in the morning, on the other hand, can give you the energy and nutrition your body needs. Try one of these easy and healthy breakfast ideas to get your day started off right.

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?

Skip the fast food and reach for a power bowl instead! These nutrient-dense, all-in-one meals are all the rage. We’ve collected 10 of our favorite power bowl recipes. Try a couple, or use them as inspiration to invent your own. And happy bowling!

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?

Eating a plant-based diet is one of the healthiest things you can do for your body and the environment. And as plant-based diets increase in popularity and acceptance, more and more people are turning to them. Curious about starting (or optimizing) a plant-based diet? Discover what to eat and avoid on a plant-based diet, its benefits for your health and the environment, and ways to implement it into your life for optimal success.

Industrial animal agriculture is a total environmental disaster, polluting local ecosystems and contributing to climate change. While one obvious response is simply to stop eating animals, there’s a growing movement known as “regenerative agriculture” that claims that raising cows can be part of the solution to climate change and other environmental problems. We asked Dr Doug Gurian-Sherman, a leading agricultural scientist, to share the real science with our readers.