Nov 11, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Remember that takeout container you had last night? What color was it? It probably was black, right? While those flexible, bendy and just the right size for packing leftovers boxes might seem perfect, they are far from it. The black color of the plastics actually...
Nov 7, 2019Theo Loo, MS
Do you have big cooking plans this Thanksgiving? Us too! We love cooking when the holiday season rolls around, but did you ever think that climate change is something you would think while prepping your food? Well, the raw ingredients in your kitchen contain harmful...
Oct 25, 2019Theo Loo, MS
Who else seems to have a sweet tooth that just won’t quit? It is estimated that the average American consumes six cups of sugar a week (1). That’s equal to 152 pounds a year! Our voracious appetite for sugar has resulted in the onset of many diseases like...
Oct 10, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Remember when we found out that the BPA in plastics were actually endocrine disruptors that could lead to all sorts of yucky health effects like early onset puberty, mess with our hormones and even cause cancer (1)? Since that news, we’ve seen an abundance of...
Oct 4, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Remember when your grandma talked about food being its own form of medicine? Well, we’re here to tell you that she was right (yes, grandma is always right). Now, eating these foods isn’t going to turn you into a superhero overnight, but it will certainly...
Sep 9, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Interested in eating less meat, but can’t commit to being a full on vegetarian, because… bacon? We feel you! But regardless of how you feel, eating less meat is actually great for you and the environment! Wondering why? Meat is extremely energy intensive...
Aug 7, 2019Because Health
Buying bottled water is expensive and not great for health and environmental reasons. Whether you’re bringing water on your commute or to the gym, we love stainless steel bottles because they are lightweight and there are tons options. Some are insulated in case...
Aug 7, 2019Kiana Kazemi
Bottled water is marketed as healthy, pristine, and pure. And people believe this, often paying a premium cost for water that they believe will be healthier than what comes out of the tap. Bottled water is one of the most-sold beverages in the United States — which...
Jul 30, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Sometimes after a long day at work, the last thing anyone feels like doing is cooking dinner. Eating out or ordering take out is just so easy, especially with modern technology! But before you open that food delivery app, you might want to keep reading. Some recent...
