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.
Food banks are moving beyond canned foods to feed the hungry with fresh produce
While canned foods are usually what comes to mind when you think of food banks, hunger-relief organizations in the US are working quickly to get nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables to those who need it most. To do this, a new strategy has been rolled out that urges farmers to bring their Read More...
Now you can find out where your Thanksgiving turkey came from
When shoppers buy meat in the US, chances are they have no clue where the meat is coming from. That’s why this Thanksgiving, a turkey brand is piloting a program that allows customers to trace the origins of their holiday birds. In a country where looking down the supply chain of most meat Read More...
These are the best cities in Europe for vegans
Just a decade ago, finding a decent vegan restaurant in a foreign city was a notorious struggle. Now veganism is a lifestyle that’s widely accepted and embraced by millions of people around the world, meaning there are many more restaurants for vegans to choose from. Here are the 11 best cities Read More...
An organic farming revolution is helping bring food security to Cuba
At one point in time, Cuba was only growing sugar as their main crop. Now the island nation is in the midst of a small-scale organic revolution that’s helping to feed a state that is still very reliant on other countries for food. See here how Cuba after the collapse of the Soviet Union and years Read More...
This super simple household item gets pesticides off apples, study says
When it comes to fruits, apples have some of the highest levels of pesticide residue. And while washing apples off with tap water is the simplest way to rid of these pesticides, it is not very effective. Research shows adding a little baking soda to water leads to the most-effective cleaning. Read More...
Tesco to sell green oranges in order to cut down on food waste
Just like you can’t judge a book by its cover, you can’t always judge a fruit by its color. That’s why retail giant Tesco will start selling green oranges, which it claims are “perfectly ripe” and will be as sweet as orange-colored ones. Oranges grow green to begin with and turn orange Read More...
Argentina’s vegan Mondays, other attempts to persuade people to stop eating meat
Five percent of the world’s cows live in Argentina and, for years, the Argentinians were the world’s biggest beefeaters (a title they have lost to neighboring Uruguay). However, in response to an obesity crisis, life is changing in Argentina and the presidential palace has instituted meat-free Read More...
These foods tell your brain to stop snacking
When we start to feel a tinge of hunger, we become suckers to the temptation of snacking. Luckily, scientists have found a list of foods that trick the brain into making us feel full. These foods, which include avocados, chicken, and lentils, have two key amino acids that tell your brain that Read More...
California to store carbon in soil to fight climate change, boost agriculture
Sunshine and rain aren’t the only key ingredients for having a good harvest. What you really need is carbon. By adding organic matter such as decaying plants and animal material that increase carbon in soil, farmers can improve crop yields, reduce erosion, improve water efficiency, and support Read More...
Impossible Foods wants to replace all animal-based food by 2035
We know that Silicon Valley can make traditional industries tremble. Impossible Foods is an unusual startup in the Valley, but not just because of its location we may take its mission seriously. The company, that has already introduced a “bleeding” veggie burger that many can't differentiate Read More...