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Grass-fed beef is often marketed as a healthier, more eco-friendly, and more ethical option for red meat-eaters. But how true are these claims? Is grass-fed really better than conventionally-raised beef? And can it be good for your health or the planet?

Beef burgers, veggie burgers, and now… lab-grown meat? You may have heard rumblings that cultured meat — made from animal stem cells — may become a mainstream consumer option soon. Is it true? And if so, is it a good thing? What is lab-grown meat? And should we be preparing for it to change the food system as we know it?

“Alcohol” describes thousands of varieties of some of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Here’s what you need to know about alcohol and how consuming it impacts your health.

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.

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.

Lawns may look pretty, and they can impress the neighbors. But are their benefits really worth their costs? They can be bad for the environment, and the pesticides sprayed on them can be bad for your health, too. Have you ever wondered what would happen if we turned all our lawns into edible gardens, filled with fruits, vegetables, and herbs?

Sustainable travel is a popular buzzword in the tourism industry, but what does it actually mean? And how can you take steps to travel and eat more sustainably?

Having a BBQ or cookout this 4th of July or summer? Before you do, consider these tips to make your outdoor celebration healthier and more sustainable.

Want to choose “clean” foods? See why organic is better for people & the planet.

Many people adore cheese. Why is it so appealing? And should we be eating as much as we do?

Want a healthy world for future generations? Learn the facts & see how you can take action.