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.
These tools are designed to help deliver surplus food to those in need
It’s mind-boggling that while 40 percent of the food supply in the US ends up in the bin, millions of Americans are still food insecure. One of the main reasons behind this problem — which has been exacerbated by the pandemic — is poor logistics. “We probably have two to four times as much Read More...
These 5 foods will help lift your mood all winter long
With the days becoming shorter and the weather colder, it’s not uncommon for people to start feeling emotionally drained. In fact, some 10 million Americans experience a subtype of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) each year during the winter months, with symptoms including Read More...
Parsnips are in season. Here’s how to best enjoy this healthy root veggie
We’re all about eating seasonally at the Optimist Daily, and with the winter months here, a whole bunch of root veggies are now in season. Amongst those root veggies is the parsnip, which looks a bit like a white carrot. Let’s take a look at the amazing health benefits of parsnips and how to Read More...
New glaucoma treatment doesn't require surgery or daily drops
Glaucoma, the build up of pressure in the eye, is a serious disease that can lead to irreversible blindness. Currently, treatment options include daily eye drops and even surgery, but soon, hydrogel technology could significantly improve the ease of treatment for patients. Researchers from Read More...
Thankful Thursdays: Commemorating community food
Locally grown food is more sustainable, fresher, and grown by small farmers. Locally grown food cuts down on food waste and reduces transportation emissions. Plus, is there anything more delicious than a freshly picked piece of fruit? During the pandemic, these farms and organizations have kept Read More...
Startup turns food waste into new sources of income for rural farmers
One of the main problems encountered by female farmers in Kenya and Uganda is that a lot of their produce goes to waste before it reaches the market. Usually, this is the case because of limited access to cold storage facilities as well as many other inefficiencies along the supply chain. To help Read More...
A guide to mailing homemade treats this holiday season
In our guide to more socially distanced holidays, we recommended sending care packages with homemade treats to relatives you can’t see in person. Today, we’re diving deeper into how you can safely prepare and mail those goods. First things first, it’s important that the food is being Read More...
Lab-grown chicken to go on sale for the first time after safety approval
When it comes to the meat industry, the numbers are grim for farmed animals. An estimated 130 million chickens and 4 million pigs are slaughtered every day for meat. By weight, 60 percent of the mammals on earth are livestock, 36 percent are humans and only 4 percent are wild. The slaughtering of Read More...
Looking for a snack? Dried fruit linked to numerous health benefits
Fruit is a key source of potassium, fiber, and bioactive nutrients, such as carotenoids, but unfortunately, many people do not meet daily fruit intake recommendation goals. New research suggests that dried fruit could be a great way to make up for those nutrient deficiencies and even protect from Read More...
Michael Jordan donates $2m from hit documentary to help those facing hunger
Former Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan scores yet again! On Thanksgiving eve, the NBA superstar donated $2 million to Feeding America, the country’s largest hunger-relief outfit which has been particularly busy amidst the pandemic. The proceeds of the donation have come from the Emmy-winning Read More...