Environment

Oranges have long rolled around in kids’ and adults’ lunch boxes, been a breakfast staple in their juice form, and even donned cloves around the holidays. They’re beautiful and fragrant, sure, but are they good for us and the world? Here’s what you need to know about this wildly popular citrus fruit when it comes to your health and the environment.

The pomegranate is a unique fruit with distinct edible seeds that requires a labor of love — or at least time and attention — to remove. It’s also incredibly good for you. Here’s what pomegranate has to offer, along with some useful ways to make this fruit a regular and delicious part of your diet.

Food and climate change: Which foods are the most damaging to the planet? And which foods could help save it? Check out the current state of climate change and see what research says about the impact of certain foods.

Cauliflower has gone from a boring side dish to one of the “It” veggies of the 2020s. This crucifer’s versatility is matched only by its powerhouse nutritional profile. Here’s what to know about the nutrition and health perks of eating cauliflower, plus how to prepare it to reap the most benefits.

Green fitness means exercising outdoors, in nature. It conveys so many benefits that if it were a drug, it would be an all-time bestseller. And those benefits aren’t just for the people exercising in nature, but for the planet itself. So why would you exercise outdoors? What are the benefits? And how can we make nature accessible to all?

Jeffrey Smith, founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology, sits down with Food Revolution Network CEO, Ocean Robbins, for a deep dive into the complex field of gene-editing and what it means for your food, health, and the future of the planet. Jeffrey is committed to educating and protecting the public from the hidden dangers of GMOs, and this alarming interview will leave you informed and galvanized to take action.

Community gardens are a great way to increase food security, improve public health, and even reduce crime rates. With a variety of setups, locations, and goals, they can play an important role in making healthy, ethical, and sustainable food available to ever more people.

Dates are among the world’s sweetest fruits. But they’re surprisingly healthy and can even be good for the planet! Here’s what to know about dates and how to best enjoy them.

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.

In the West, sushi has gone from unfamiliar to mainstream over the past couple of decades. But while many people love the taste of sushi rice and salty seaweed, some don’t want to eat fish. Luckily, we can make vegan sushi that’s every bit as tasty as the fishy original.

There’s more to garbanzo beans than meets the eye, and the world seems to be noticing. Also known as chickpeas, garbanzos are a versatile source of plant protein and many other important nutrients. Read on to discover their health benefits and the best (and most delicious) ways to add them to your diet.

Sometimes, you might feel too tired or busy to go out to a restaurant, or put together a great meal. In times past, you might have ordered takeout or microwaved a TV dinner. But there’s a new option in town: meal delivery services. Some come frozen, some fresh, and some are meal kits that aim to turn you into a chef (or at least a competent cook who knows which side of the knife to pick up). And many of these companies now offer meals for the whole foods, plant-based community. So are they any good? Are they affordable? And what’s their environmental impact? In this article, you’ll learn about the plant-based meal delivery world and see our top recommendations.