Immunity

A massive body of evidence tells us that our diet and lifestyle choices can influence how our bodies respond to illness. In the time of COVID-19, this wisdom for staying healthy is more important than ever.

When it comes to growing your own food, it’s hard to find anything easier, quicker, or more nutritious than sprouts. If you’re thinking about how to optimize your immune system, balance your blood sugar levels, improve your digestion, support your heart and liver health and function, or enhance your family’s food security, then sprouts could be just the thing you’re looking for. Here’s what you need to know about the different kinds of sprouts, how to put them to use for more nutrition in your home, and how to avoid bacterial contamination.

The mainstream media tells us that there’s not much more we can do than wash our hands often and keep to ourselves. Alternative health sites tout unproven and sometimes dangerous regimens, from drinking water every 15 minutes to consuming chlorine bleach. What’s missing from the discussion is the massive body of evidence that our diet and lifestyle choices can influence how our bodies respond to illness. Here Food Revolution Network CEO Ocean Robbins shares his take on what’s going on with the COVID-19 pandemic, and most importantly, how you can best respond. Plus you’ll find useful information, tips, and resources to support your health and safety. (VIDEO BELOW)

Find out how Dr. Mark Hyman says to protect yourself from COVID-19, starting with the foundation of health: Your immune system.

You may have seen jars of kimchi at the grocery store and wondered whether to try it. Here’s everything you need to know about kimchi and its health benefits.

Everybody sleeps, but that doesn't mean we all sleep well. Here’s how to design your diet and lifestyle to get the most out of your nightly z’s.

“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.

Soup’s on! When the weather is cold and dreary, nothing beats a steaming pot of soup. No matter what your heritage, there’s a classic soup back there somewhere. And chances are that it originated from the need to use up leftovers and stretch the budget of the average peasant. Let’s check out the world of vegan soups, and get cooking!

We hear a lot about fermented foods and how healthy they are. But what health benefits do they actually offer? Do they pose any dangers? Which ones are best? And if you want to eat fermented foods, can you safely make your own?

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.

Is gluten toxic, a harmless indulgence, or part of a healthy diet? We know that people with medical conditions like celiac disease need to go gluten-free, but what about everyone else? How do you know if you’re gluten intolerant? Or gluten-sensitive? This article discusses what gluten is, why some people follow a gluten-free lifestyle, and whether there are benefits to going gluten-free even if you don’t have celiac disease.

Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a growing food trend, but is it a passing fad or a food worth adding to your diet? Can we take seriously a food that sounds and looks more like a conversation piece? Here’s a look into this exotic fruit and what the research says about what it has to offer.