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Are Mangoes Good for You — and the Planet?

Mangoes are one of the most popular fruits in the world and for good reason. They’re sweet, juicy, and delicious — but are they too delicious to be healthy? And how are they for the environment? In this article, we look at the facts and myths about the world’s favorite drupe.

Ocean Robbins · June 18, 2021 · 13 min read

Are Tomatoes Good for You?

Tomatoes. Are they a fruit or a vegetable? But more importantly, are they good for you, or do they have hidden downsides? Here’s what to know about one of the world’s most widely-eaten plants.

Ocean Robbins · May 21, 2021 · 10 min read

What Are Phytates? And Do You Need to Avoid Them?

If you’re a plant, you need phosphorus to grow healthy seeds, flowers, and roots. And you store that phosphorus in a compound known as phytate. If you’re a human being, you’ve probably heard that phytates are bad for you since they block the absorption of essential nutrients. But is that true? Should you avoid phytates? Do they have redeeming qualities? Here’s what you need to know about this often misunderstood compound.

Ocean Robbins · April 23, 2021 · 8 min read

Meet Moringa: What Is This Transformative Superfood Good For?

Also called the “Miracle Tree” and “Tree of Life,” moringa has been heralded as a superfood even more amazing than kale. Research confirms its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and cancer-preventive powers. And it’s great for the environment, and can even combat world hunger! Here’s all you need to know about this little-known, yet nutritious, superfood — and superplant.

Ocean Robbins · March 24, 2021 · 16 min read

Unhealthy Conditions for Farm Animals are — No Surprise — Bad for Humans, Too

New viral pandemics are just one of the many public health crises linked to factory farming. In this article, discover how factory farms contribute to antibiotic resistance, pollution, animal cruelty, foodborne pathogens, and other illnesses — making them a danger to both animals and humans alike.

Tia Schwab · March 17, 2021 · 12 min read

What Helps with COVID-19 Outcomes? The Foods & Nutrients You Should Know About

The COVID-19 pandemic has many of us feeling overwhelmed and helpless. But is it possible to reduce your risk of poor outcomes by improving the quality of your diet?

Ocean Robbins · March 10, 2021 · 11 min read

Folate (B9): What It Is, Where to Get it, and Why Folate is Different from Folic Acid

Folate is perhaps best known as a critical nutrient during pregnancy, but it serves important roles in your health throughout your lifespan. Here’s what folate does, where to find it, how much you need, and how it differs from folic acid.

Ocean Robbins · March 3, 2021 · 12 min read

Vitamin K: Benefits, How to Get It, and How Much You Need

Vitamin K may not get as much attention as some of the other vitamins, but that doesn’t make it any less important. Stranded in the middle of the alphabet, it plays several important roles in your health. Here’s what you need to know about what vitamin K does for your body, how much you need, and where to get it.

Ocean Robbins · February 17, 2021 · 11 min read

A Plant-Based Diet Approach to Dealing with Prostate Cancer

A prostate cancer diagnosis can disrupt a man’s life and cause distress for his loved ones. Conventional medical treatments are often necessary, but they leave a lot of proven and valuable healing resources out of the picture. Diet — particularly a plant-based diet — and lifestyle, can lower your risk and improve chances of recovery from prostate cancer. Author Bruce Mylrea shares some of his story and what has helped him in dealing with prostate cancer.

Bruce Mylrea · December 30, 2020 · 11 min read

The Power of Mushrooms: Nutrition, Benefits, & Risks of Edible Mushrooms

Mushrooms are one of the most widely available and popular plant foods. What is it that’s so special about mushrooms, why should you consider adding them to your diet, which ones are best, and which should you avoid?

Ocean Robbins · December 11, 2020 · 17 min read

Vitamin D Guidelines: What Is It, How Much Do You Need, & How to Get Enough

Vitamin D has been making headlines as an immunity booster, but it’s so much more than that. This misunderstood compound — produced when sunlight hits our skin — is crucial for health in many other ways. But how much vitamin D do you need, where can you find it, and why is it so important to get enough? Here’s what you need to know about the role of vitamin D in your health.

Ocean Robbins · November 27, 2020 · 15 min read

What Is Sulforaphane — And Why Is It So Good for You?

You’ve probably heard that broccoli is good for you. But do you know what’s even better for you? Broccoli sprouts, which are baby broccoli plants less than a week old. If any veggie can claim the title “superfood,” broccoli sprouts are it. And the magic ingredient that gives them their greatest superpowers is an antioxidant called sulforaphane.

Ocean Robbins · November 20, 2020 · 13 min read