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.
New climate calculator aims to help ranchers reduce emissions
Cattle are a huge source of methane emissions, but strategic livestock management can help ranchers use their land to offset their emissions with carbon capture and regenerative practices. Taking these sustainable livestock management steps just got a bit easier as food sustainability company DSM Read More...
3 Sustainable seafood brands to snack on guilt-free
Did you watch Seaspiracy and now struggle with your love of seafood? Fear not! There are seafood brands out there that strive for transparency, sustainability, and even help combat the climate crisis. Here are three sustainable seafood brands that you can indulge in guilt-free. KnowSeafood: Using Read More...
Sweet treat! 6 Easy fruits to plant in your garden
Last week we wrote about five of the easiest veggies to grow if you’re new to gardening. This week we’re back with the easy-to-grow fruit edition! When it comes to growing fruit, plenty of water is the key for sweet, juicy flavor so make sure you’ve got effective irrigation set up and get Read More...
This app helps distribute food to people experiencing hunger
According to Feeding America, as many as 35 million Americans experienced food insecurity prior to Covid-19. As a result of the pandemic, that number has grown to 42 million in 2021. Pittsburg nonprofit 412 Food Rescue thinks that the root problem of hunger lies in the distribution of food since Read More...
Scientists create eco-friendly pesticide using brewing waste
While conventional pesticides can be beneficial for ensuring crop yields, they are also ecologically damaging. In a bid to provide a greener alternative, a team of scientists has developed a natural pesticide — that’s also a fertilizer — made out of a combination of agricultural and beer Read More...
6 More ways to use your salad spinner
We all know that salad spinners are effective for drying your greens for a crisp and fresh salad. However, there are six other lesser-known ways you can use it to improve the efficiency of your kitchen. Remove excess moisture from grated potatoes An essential step for hash browns or latkes is Read More...
New to gardening? Try these 5 easy veggies to get you started
Looking to start a garden this year but new to cultivating your own food? Planting a garden can be daunting, but starting with easy crop choices can simplify the process and increase your chances of reaping a rewarding yield during your first season. Today we share five of the easiest plants for Read More...
Eat this amount of fruit daily to significantly lower diabetes risk
As you may already know, fruit is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals. A recent study, however, shows that just the right amount of your favorite natural treats may go a long way in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Coming from Edith Cowan University, the study Read More...
NY program buys up unsold oysters to restore coastal reefs
Back in February, we shared how The Galveston Bay Foundation partners with local restaurants to turn discarded oyster shells into marine habitats. Today, we’ve got another oyster solution, but this time the oysters are alive. When the pandemic hit, demand for seafood from restaurants Read More...
Eat these foods for improved skin health
The food we eat nourishes every part of our bodies, including our skin. If you’re struggling with dry, oily, or dull skin, switching up your diet could be effective in boosting overall skin health and make you feel more comfortable in, well, your own skin. Here are several foods linked to Read More...