Jul 28, 2022Because Health
Packing lunches for school is a lot of work! We know from firsthand experience how hard it can be to pack something nutritious that your kids will actually eat. Plus if you’re trying to reduce the amount of food packaging or plastic waste in your kid’s...
May 25, 2022Because Health
Updated for 2022! We scoured the internet finding an assortment of safer and healthier ways to keep your leftovers and meal prep ingredients fresh. All of these options are sustainable, have many glowing reviews, and are easily available. We also have a roundup more...
May 11, 2022Because Health
Updated for Summer 2022!Getting ready for some outdoor parties and dining this summer? We sure are! If you’re looking to spruce up your outdoor dining scene, you’ll quickly see that most options are made of melamine. Even though melamine dishware...
May 9, 2022Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
As the weather warms up, we want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. This means picnics, pool parties, and of course BBQs! We love a good barbecue because they’re super fun, delicious, and a great way to cook and socialize at the same time. Plus there is...
Jan 31, 2022Karen Wang, PhD
When it’s 7pm and you haven’t thought about dinner yet, heating up a can of chunky stew or throwing a can of beans into a cheesy burrito sounds like the best idea ever. By now, you’ve probably heard about BPA in canned foods, but many cans now say “BPA-free” on them....
Dec 17, 2021Karen Wang, PhD
Healthy eating should be about more than just healthy ingredients! While there are many different specific diets, most definitions of healthy eating involve choosing fresh, nutrient-dense whole foods that provide maximal nutritional benefits. Refined grains, sugar,...
Dec 9, 2021Because Health
Updated for 2021!Get your dishes clean without worrying about the chemicals in your dish soap. We rounded up the top 6 dish soaps without toxic chemicals or preservatives that are well-reviewed and easily available. You’re welcome! We’ve had some questions...
Nov 1, 2021Because Health
Updated for 2022!Whether you are a full on baker or just someone who struggles with the directions on the back of a box of cake mix, having the right pans is always a necessity. While nonstick may seem like an amazing invention to help with this, you should shy away...
Oct 28, 2021Because Health
Updated for 2021! By now, you’ve probably heard that Teflon and other chemicals used to make pans nonstick aren’t great for your health. But, maybe that left you asking how you were supposed to get the perfectly cooked fried egg without it sticking to the...
Oct 20, 2021Karen Wang, PhD
Spooky snacks are so fun, whether you’re having a Halloween party or just want to make snack time special. But so many Halloween treats use artificial dyes and food colorings, are filled with refined sugars, and/or are highly processed with lots of unnecessary...
