Nutrition & Wellness
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Berkeley bans unhealthy snacks from grocery store checkout lines
Those tempting candy bars and chip bags flanking the grocery store checkout line aren’t placed there by accident, but these impulse buy items will soon be a thing of the past in Berkeley, California after the city became the first to ban “junk food” displays in checkout lines. The ban, Read More...
Eating these 5 “sirtfoods” can support healthy aging
We recently published a story about how eating bitter melon can improve longevity. Remaining within the topic of healthy aging, today we bring you five more foods that can support your body and mind as you grow older. The common theme between these five foods is that they are sirtuin-activating Read More...
New plant-based protein shakes let you bulk up without meat or dairy
For those of you who want to build muscle but are staying away from meat and dairy as protein sources, we have the perfect thing for you: plant-based protein shakes. Natural food and beverage startup Grounded has launched a dairy-free line of protein shakes that contain 20 grams of protein from Read More...
Want to eat less sodium? Try one of these delicious salt substitutes
Cutting back on sodium doesn’t mean your food has to be bland. Too much sodium can have negative health impacts, but fortunately, there are delicious and healthier alternatives to keep your food interesting without sacrificing your blood pressure. Here are some of the most flavorful salt Read More...
Want to live longer? Eating this odd fruit may help
The people of Okinawa, Japan, have one of the highest rates of life expectancies in the world, counting 35 centenarians for every 100,000 inhabitants. That’s five times more than the rest of Japan. Their extended lifespans can be explained by many influences, but one of the strongest influences Read More...
How to make a healthier, tastier cup of coffee
There’s really nothing like a cup of coffee in the morning, giving you comfort and a boost of energy to start off your day. With that said, there are ways to enhance your morning cup of Joe, both in terms of taste and health benefits. Here are 7 tips from MindBodyGreen that will help you elevate Read More...
This beer supports pollinators and solar energy
Climate change and falling pollinator populations will impact every facet of our agricultural system, even beer. This is why Atlas Brew Works has released their new Sunny Honey Saison, a collaborative beer that emphasizes pollinators, green energy, and sustainable farming to raise awareness about Read More...
This startup is working in the lab to create "ethical salmon"
Salmon has long been touted as a superfood thanks to its rich nutrient profile and various health benefits. But overfishing, pollution, and disease have significantly dwindled wild populations of salmon over the last couple of decades. This problem has only been exacerbated by salmon farms, which Read More...
Your guide to vegetarian and vegan-approved sources of B12
When people decide to pursue a vegetarian or vegan diet, a primary concern is getting enough B12. Most people get this essential nutrient from animal-based foods like meat, dairy, and eggs, but fortunately, there are vegetarian and vegan-approved foods that are also rich sources of B12. Here are Read More...
Scientists say mealworms could serve as alternative source of protein
Population booms in developing countries have led to a shortage of protein sources. For that reason, scientists from Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) have proposed yellow mealworms as an alternative protein source for animals and, possibly, humans. In the new study, Read More...