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Is Grass-Fed Beef Good for Your Health & the Planet?

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?

Ocean Robbins · January 22, 2021 · 13 min read

Is Lab-Grown Food the Future? — Pros and Cons to Consider

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?

Ocean Robbins · August 21, 2020 · 12 min read

Alcohol: Its Effects, Risks, Uses, & Potential Benefits

“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.

Ocean Robbins · February 28, 2020 · 12 min read

What’s so Great About Nut Cheese – and How to Make Your Own

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.

Ocean Robbins · January 1, 2020 · 10 min read

Plant-Based Diet Guide: What to Eat, Benefits, and How to Succeed

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.

Ocean Robbins · October 16, 2019 · 17 min read

Can Eating Cows Save the Planet?

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.

Doug Gurian-Sherman, PhD · October 16, 2019 · 11 min read

What If Every Lawn was Transformed into an Edible Garden?

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?

Liana Minassian · October 11, 2019 · 5 min read

6 Ways to Engage in Sustainable Travel: A How-to Guide

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?

Liana Minassian · July 17, 2019 · 10 min read

How to Have a Happy (and Healthy and Sustainable) 4th of July (or Any Summer Celebration!)

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.

Ocean Robbins · June 21, 2019 · 10 min read

These Harmful Chemicals Are Banned From Organic Food Products

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

Dawn Undurraga · May 29, 2019 · 9 min read

Is Cheese Healthy? See What the Research Says

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

Ocean Robbins · May 3, 2019 · 9 min read

A Healthy Future for Our Planet Is Possible! See How Your Food Choices Impact the Future of Life on Earth

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

Ocean Robbins · March 6, 2019 · 11 min read