Nutrition & Wellness
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Impossible Foods is making plant-based milk that tastes like cow milk
Impossible Foods became famous in the culinary world for its faux meat burger patties that feel and taste like the real thing. Now the food company is focusing on replacing another popular animal-sourced product: cow milk. Yes, alternatives to cow milk already exist in the form of soy milk or Read More...
This startup makes real honey without involving any bees in the process
While the plight of honeybees has gotten a lot of attention in recent years, it is actually wild bees who are facing the biggest threats of extinction, in part because they have to compete with honeybees for their food. This eventually means that the more honey production increases, the more the Read More...
Ayurveda: 4 practices to help you develop a better relationship with food
In the Ayurvedic tradition of health and healing from India, meals are considered sacred rituals. From the food itself to the way it is prepared and cooked, the whole experience of eating is considered divine. According to Vedic teacher Acharya Shunya, one of the beautiful benefits of eating this Read More...
Report: It would cost $330 billion to end global hunger by 2030
More than 10 percent of the total global population is expected to go hungry in 2020. By spending $330 billion on strategic interventions, the number of hungry people around the world could decrease down to zero by 2030, according to a series of recent reports which looked at available solutions to Read More...
Panera Bread introduces label to designate items with low carbon footprint
If you enjoy eating at Panera Bread, you might notice a new label on their menus that is intended to help customers make eco-conscious choices. This week, the national soup and sandwich chain announced the Cool Food Meal label, which is placed beside menus items that have a carbon footprint Read More...
This smart bin turns your food scraps into compost in less than two days
Indoor bins for composting are definitely a good way to put your food scraps to good use, but that organic waste can take several weeks before it becomes compost. And while certain foods like meat and dairy are compostable, they can often create foul odors and attract pests. With that in mind, a Read More...
Stave off the common cold with a cup of pine needle tea
Battling the common cold through the winter months is easier when you strengthen your immune system. One powerful but often overlooked way you can boost your immunity is with pine needle tea. As the name infers, this tea is made of pine needles, which are rich in antioxidants. Pine needle is a Read More...
Why more farms should feed maggots to chickens rather than soy
Watching chickens peck around for insects should be an utterly normal experience, but in this day and age, most hens are kept indoors where they are forced to eat a grain and soy-rich diet. These chickens might never see an insect in their life. The reason farmers opt for soy is rather simple: Read More...
How ghost kitchens are helping restaurants stay afloat during Covid-19
Food delivery has exploded in popularity since the start of the pandemic, serving as a lifeline for restaurants that usually rely on people dining in. But for many eateries, the amount of delivery requests they are getting is more than they can actually handle within their restaurant kitchens, Read More...
WWF report: plant-based diets can restore our planet’s health
A plant-based diet may make for a healthier lifestyle but it can also go a long way in preserving our planet’s health too. At least, that’s what the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) aims to highlight in its most recent report, The Restorative Power of Planet-Based Diets. The report, which was Read More...