- Environmental Health -
How Climate Change Leads to Nutrient Decline
By Courtney HelgoeGlobal warming is reducing nutrients in wheat, rice, beans, and more.
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A Culinary Trend-Watcher’s Guide to the New Year
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlA glimpse into the future of our food offers some delights — and despair — for health-focused diners.
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Behind the Scenes With Komal Ahmad (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes with social-justice entrepreneur Komal Ahmad to learn how she is trying to eliminate world hunger.
- Food Culture -
Making Hunger History: Komal Ahmad
By Heidi WachterKomal Ahmad is using technology to create a world where no one is hungry — and she’s looking for recruits to join her movement.
- Fitness Tips -
What’s in Your Protein Powder?
By Kaelyn RileyIn a recent study, 70 percent of protein powders tested contained detectable levels of lead.
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Hot Lunch, Cool Salads
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlGetting kids to eat healthy at school may not be as hard as you think.
- Nutrition -
When You Can’t Eat Seasonally
By Elizabeth MillardNot everyone can eat seasonally all year-round. Fermented, frozen, and canned foods are great options.
- Food Culture -
Could Soda Taxes Combat the Obesity and Diabetes Epidemic?
By Kaelyn RileyAccording to the World Health Organization, raising taxes on sugary beverages is one way to tackle chronic disease.
- Gut Health -
Why Are There Probiotics in My Popcorn?
By Laura FogelbergSpore-forming soil-based organisms in probiotic supplements and snack foods are becoming more common, but they may not be right for everyone.
- Nutrition -
The Anatomy of a Mac-and-Cheese Dinner
By Michael DregniWhat goes into a typical box of mac and cheese? Phthalates, food dyes, and more.
Revolutionary Act 36: Read Labels
By Pilar GerasimoPay less attention to your food’s calorie count and focus more on the ingredients.
- Nutrition -
How to Find Real Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
By Laine Bergeson BeccoHere are seven tips to make sure you are buying the real deal.
- Food Culture -
Organic, Sustainable, and Biodynamic Wine: A Q&A With Wine Republic’s RJ Judalena
By Casie Leigh LukesA wine maestro discusses best wine practices — and offers his top picks for biodynamic reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling wines.
- Food Culture -
How to Protect Your Fruits and Veggies
By Catherine GuthrieHere are five tricks to help veggies and fruits stay fresh longer.
- Food Culture -
Revolutionary Act 33: Care Where Food Comes From
By Pilar GerasimoWhy knowing your food’s history can motivate you to consume more selectively.
- Food Culture -
Savvy Seafood Shopping
By Matthew KadeyWhether you’re at the fish counter or your favorite seafood restaurant, these tips will help you be a more confident consumer.
- Honestly, Dara -
Balloon Farm
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlWhat do children raised to love farmers’ markets really think of them? Their answers might surprise you.
- Nutrition -
How to Choose Seafood That’s Nutritious, Sustainable — and Safe
By Matthew KadeyFinding seafood you can feel good about eating is a challenge. This guide will help you make healthier, more sustainable choices.
- Honestly, Dara -
The Elite Turnip
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlAre unfamiliar ingredients really an elitist construct, or are they just a reminder of the way people used to eat?
- Food Culture -
Revolutionary Act 31: Go Easy on the Sugar and Flour
By Pilar GerasimoThese two ingredients have a starring role in most packaged foods we eat. More than any other culprit, they fuel our chronic-disease epidemic.
- Nutrition -
Testing the Tap Waters
By Heidi WachterA widely used class of agricultural pesticides has been found in drinking water, according to a new study. Here’s how to mitigate their presence.