Nutrition & Wellness
From learning about the health benefits of turmeric to staying up-to-date with the latest superfood trends, discover the best diet tips to improve your health.
A guide for using the old herbs and spices in your pantry
Chances are you have some spices and herbs in your kitchen that have been around longer than you can remember. The question is: can you still use them? Spices beyond their expiration dates aren’t going to make you sick, but they’re not going to be as potent as they used to be. If you have a Read More...
A shopper’s guide to the confusing animal welfare labels placed on produce
The number of different labels that are slapped onto products at the grocery store can make it extremely confusing to understand what each label means. For example, does a “Certified Humane” sticker actually mean the products were created in a humane manner, or is it simply advertising fluff? Read More...
The 6 health benefits you will enjoy from adding sweet potatoes to your diet
Not only are sweet potatoes rich in vitamins, minerals, and fibers, they’re also the perfect alternative to unhealthy French fries. If that doesn’t convince you to start adding more sweet potatoes into your diet, these 6 surprising health benefits just Read More...
Scientists have designed a diet in order to save us as a species
If we want to save the planet from an environmental crisis, then we need a new philosophy for how to eat on planet Earth. That’s why an international commission of 37 scientists have put together a new diet plan called the “planetary health diet” that calls for a dramatic shift in the food we Read More...
Astronauts could soon be eating veggies in space instead of freeze-dried foods
With the International Space Station (ISS) set to retire within a decade, conversation is brewing about a possible lunar base on the moon. With much more space to work with than on board the ISS, that opens up the possibility of building pods where veggies can be grown. Currently NASA is teaming up Read More...
How companies like Beyond Meat are changing the burger game for the better
Plant-based burgers are becoming more and more popular among the American people, as companies like Beyond Meat are getting increasingly better at producing vegan alternatives that look, taste, and even “bleed” like the real thing. Since their debut at Whole Foods in May 2016, Beyond Burger Read More...
How a fiber-rich diet can improve your overall health
Apart from doing wonders for your digestive system, eating more foods rich in fiber is an amazing way of keeping different diseases at bay. A recent study has shown that those whose diets incorporate more fiber, are more likely to live longer and have a lower risk of suffering from common chronic Read More...
Three tasty dishes to eat when you’re feeling sick
Sometimes when you’re under the weather, the best thing you can do for yourself is eat a meal that hits the spot. These three dishes, which range from spicy to simple, are gentle on the stomach and can help you feel better when you’re feeling unwell in the Read More...
How to ensure that your liver is doing its job properly
Do you feel consistently groggy? Have seasonal allergies or itchy skin? If you find yourself feeling less vital than you used to, you may be suffering from sub-optimal liver function. Ensuring that your liver is in good health and not overloaded with chemicals can help your body prevent a great Read More...
Top 10 US cities for plant-based eating
I am old enough to remember when there was maybe one place in a given city in which a person could get a vegan or vegetarian meal. And said vegan or vegetarian meal was often flirting so hard with the health-food cliche that it was hard to celebrate it much as a culinary experience. But times have Read More...