Berries are berry delicious — and they also have stunning health benefits, from helping to prevent cancer to protecting your brain from dementia. Just make sure that you aren’t subverting their inherent goodness by drowning them in sugar and other unhealthy ingredients. In this article, we’ll look at how to love berries in ways that love you back.

For decades, some health influencers have waged what’s practically amounted to a PR campaign against soy products. Because soy contains phytoestrogens, which are structurally very similar to the estrogen produced by the human body, these influencers argue that soy is a dangerous food that can cause cancer and other diseases by upsetting our natural hormonal balance. Recent research, however, increasingly shows that phytoestrogens may actually be good for you. So what’s the truth about phytoestrogens? What foods, in addition to soy, contain them? And should you include or avoid them in a balanced, healthy diet?

Have you ever wondered what you could do with food scraps instead of tossing them in the garbage? While the latter can be automatic for many of us, reducing food waste is easy — and even small steps toward repurposing food scraps can be instrumental for helping your health and the environment.

Pineapples can be a delicious part of a health-promoting diet. They’re sweet, flavorful, and versatile, and they contain a powerful enzyme that’s attracted the interest of the nutritional sciences. But are there ethical or environmental downsides to the “King of Fruits”?

If you’ve ever enjoyed the beauty and aroma of a floral garnish on your dinner plate, or perhaps in a refreshing drink, you may be wondering what flowers are edible and how to use them in your own kitchen. Here’s what you need to know about edible flowers, plus some recommended varieties and recipes.

We all want healthy-looking skin, but many of the “anti-aging” products on the market give you a temporary youthful appearance while actually compromising the health of your skin. Some could even be carcinogenic! A popular anti-wrinkle compound, retinol, shows great promise, but also comes with significant risks and side effects. Is there a natural and plant-based approach that actually works?

One of the three essential macronutrients, carbohydrates give your body the fuel it needs for energy. Despite this fact, many people fear carbohydrates and avoid foods that contain them, whether those foods are healthy or unhealthy. In this article, we’ll look at what the science says about carbs, and tell you which carbohydrates are the dietary heroes and which are the villains.

In our overview of vegan statistics from around the world, see why so many people are going vegan and eating plant-based — from athletes to celebrities to everyday people. Plant-based diets are here to stay.

The afternoon tea party can be a fun and social way to share food, drink, and conversation with people you care about. Though traditional tea party fare hasn’t exactly been healthy, you can still enjoy the ritual of high tea while serving food that loves you back. In this article, we’ll look at how to throw a fabulous plant-based tea party.

Sesame seeds have gone from bun-decorating garnish to culinary stardom, as the Asian and Middle Eastern cultures that feature them have gone global. But are they good for you? And what can you do with them, aside from putting them on burger or sushi rolls? In this article, we’ll say “open sesame” to a cave of seed-based goodness.