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Keep your immune system strong with these healthy fall foods.

These summer fruits can help you look and feel fantastic all season long!

Organic fruits and vegetables cost more than conventional ones — sometimes a lot more. So is it always necessary to choose organic? Or are some conventional fruits and veggies just fine? In this article, we go in-depth into the Environmental Working Group’s report on the 12 dirtiest and 15 cleanest items of produce, so you can make smart decisions to protect yourself and your loved ones from harmful pesticides.

Encouraging! A study shows how eating organic food may help reduce overall cancer risk.

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.

Cherries can be sweet or sour, red or black, and are the perfect addition to desserts or savory meals. And while they do have a tendency to stain your clothing, they can be one of the most delicious foods on the planet, which most people would say is a fair trade-off. But are cherries good for you, how should you use them, and do they come with any downsides?

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?

Looking for holiday gifts you’ll feel good about giving or receiving? These healthy, ethical, and sustainable gifts are functional, useful, and inspired. You’ll find causes to support, health and beauty items, kitchen enhancements, educational entertainment, and more for the people and the planet that you love.

Apples are one of the most well-known and widely consumed fruits, found in kitchens and lunchboxes around the world. But how healthy are they? Do they come with any concerns? And what are some of the best ways to enjoy them? Here are the apple facts you need to know about.

We live in a culture that associates having fun with drinking. For many of us, beer, wine, and cocktail drinks loosen our inhibitions and allow us to relax with friends, and even more so in rooms full of strangers. We like politicians that “we could have a beer with.” But there are serious downsides to alcohol consumption — for individuals and for society as a whole. What can we do if we want to participate in the social life around us while limiting or avoiding alcohol? Enter the “mocktail.”

An excerpt from Ocean Robbins’ book “31-Day Food Revolution.”

Looking for holiday gift ideas? Check out our gift guide to get fabulous options that home cooks, foodies, food revolutionaries, health fanatics, and your planet will love.