Name a spice that’s equally at home in Mexican, Indian, and Middle Eastern food. If you said “cumin,” bingo! There’s a good chance that you’ll find ground or whole cumin seeds in your pantry right now, but do you know everything this spice has to offer?

What are grains, and are they good for you? Are there certain grains you should avoid? How can you incorporate grain alternatives into your diet, and why would you want to? This article answers these questions and more.

Nobody likes wasting food. But nearly all of us do it. A lot. And this isn’t just about a few spears of broccoli left on your plate after supper. Food waste is a massive problem that threatens our climate, our air and water and soil, and our ability to grow enough food to feed humanity for future generations. And the good news? There’s a lot you can do about it.

Lectins are a type of protein found in certain types of plants. There are thousands of kinds of lectins, and some of them are now blamed for digestive problems, obesity, brain fog, and a slew of autoimmune diseases. But many of the plants that contain lectins could be among the healthiest foods in the modern diet. So what’s the truth? Should you eat them or not?

The Impossible Burger and its parent company, Impossible Foods, are taking the plant-based meat alternative world by storm. Their products are helping to cut down on factory-farmed meat consumption, which is good for fans of animal rights and of the planet. But is there a hidden dark side to the Impossible Burger’s environmental impact?

When the EPIC-Oxford Study came out in 2019, headlines in the media focused on a small increase in a subtype of stroke seen among the included vegans and vegetarians. But what does the data actually say about the incidence of ischemic heart disease and stroke in vegans and vegetarians as compared to meat-eaters? Dr. Joel Kahn presents the evidence along with his comments on the results.

When we hear “soul food,” we might think of fried fish, chicken and waffles, pig’s feet, and pies full of butter and sugar. Tasty, perhaps, though not exactly the pinnacle of healthy eating. But are there healthier variations of this popular cuisine? Is it possible to enjoy soul food that doesn’t clog your arteries and shorten your life? Yes!

Stevia is one of the most popular natural sweeteners around. But a new GMO version, from the food and agriculture conglomerate, Cargill, is invading the marketplace with claims of being “non-artificial” and “sustainable.” See why you should take note and protect yourself and your family from this unlabeled GMO food product.

Many aspiring plant-based eaters and vegans stumble over cheese. The thought of giving up their ooey-gooey pizza topping or caprese salad has proven just too much. But fear not, cheese lovers: A new hero has arrived! Welcome to the wonderful world of nut cheese.

Funders and proponents say vertical farming is the future. But consumer demand may change the nature of what it means to "grow."