- Nutrition -
EWG Releases 2020 “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” Lists
By Laura FogelbergHere are the most contaminated — and cleanest — fruits and veggies.
Environmental Working Group
- Nutrition -
What’s in Your Wine?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCMost bottles contain more than just grapes and yeast. Find out which ingredients find their way into wine — plus 9 tips to make healthier choices without sacrificing taste.
- Beauty -
How Do I Protect Myself From Too Much Sun Exposure and Avoid Toxic Sunscreens?
By Jon SpaydeMineral-based sunscreens are the way to go, say experts, but the key is frequent application.
- Beauty -
Which Sunscreen Is Right for You?
By Experience Life StaffTips to help you pick the right sunscreen.
- Nutrition -
How to Cook With Summer Berries
By Rebecca KatzTossed in a salad, baked in a crisp, or eaten fresh by the handful, these juicy fruits are bursting with healthy possibilities.
- Nutrition -
8 Ways to Save Money on Organic Groceries
By Michael DregniOrganic foods can by pricey, but these tips can help lessen the blow.
- Honestly, Dara -
The Truth About Eating Insects
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlI’ve got nothing against eating insects. Just don’t tell me cricket-flour tortilla chips are the solution to global hunger.
- Hormones -
5 Causes of Unexplained Infertility
By Lara PellegrinelliHere are five possible causes of infertility — and lifestyle modifications that can help women address them.
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Truth on Tap
By Courtney HelgoeBottled water is more expensive than you think. Discover why tap is usually the better choice.
- Clean Eating -
Defend Yourself Against Allergies
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCHere are twelve lifestyle-based strategies to reduce your allergy susceptibility.
- Nutrition -
EWG Releases “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” Lists
By Laura FogelbergHere are the most contaminated — and cleanest — fruits and veggies.
- Clean Eating -
A Whiff of Good News
By Courtney HelgoeIndustry giant Unilever opts to reveal fragrance chemicals in all of its personal-care brands.
- Beauty -
The Problem With Perfume
By Kristin OhlsonArtificial fragrances are everywhere — and they can pose significant threats to your health. Here’s what you can do about it.
- Nutrition -
A Shopper’s Guide for Avoiding Pesticides
By Kaelyn RileyThe Environmental Working Group updated their Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists of conventionally grown produce for 2016 — with a new fruit topping the chart.
- Nutrition -
Food Habits That Age You
By Catherine GuthrieThese unhealthy eating patterns don’t just trigger weight gain and undermine your energy. They age you from the inside out.
- Beauty -
10 Safe, Nontoxic Sunscreens
By Experience Life StaffConsider these safe sunscreens recommended by the Environmental Working Group. They contain no parabens, phthalates, or toxic sun-blocking compounds.
- Beauty -
Here Comes the Sun
By Meghan RabbittA little bit of sunlight can do a lot of good for your health.
- Food Culture -
EWG’s Food Scores
By Experience Life StaffThe Environmental Working Group’s new Food Scores app gives users information on nutrition, toxicity, and degree of processing for ingredients, products and brands.
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EWG’s “Food Scores: Rate Your Plate” is now available!
By Experience Life StaffBe one of the first to start using the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) new database and learn how your favorite foods score.
- Beauty -
Skin Deep: 10 Years of Successful Consumer Advocacy
By Heidi WachterThe Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep database celebrated its 10th anniversary this summer. We connected with one of the original study participants to see how this initiative changed her perspective on personal-care products a decade ago.