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Grow Your Own Edible Flowers

Apr 21, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH

Gardening is very big right now thanks to COVID-19. We’re all stuck in our house, looking for something to do. If you’re looking for a productive garden that is also aesthetically appealing, try growing edible flowers! We love plants that will produce...

Chances are, you use a cutting board almost every day to prep your meals ‍ . A plastic cutting board may seem like less of a hassle than wood, but wood is actually better for your health and the environment!

Apr 4, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

Wood is better than plastic at staying clean because it has natural antimicrobial properties and a surface bacteria doesn’t like growing on. Plus, as a plastic cutting board gets worn down, little plastic pieces can break off any may end up in your dinner . Link in...

Even if you’re just boiling water for pasta, it’s important to turn the range hood on (if you have one) or run a fan and open the window.

Feb 21, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

Cooking or even just turning on a stove or stovetop can give off fumes and particles that can be harmful. So make it a new habit to ventilate before you even start cooking! It will take awhile but before long, it will become second nature.⁣ .⁣ .⁣...

Food Waste Feast’s 2 Favorite Recipes to Make with Beans

Oct 1, 2018Because Health

We all know having a can of beans on hand means whipping up dinner can happen pretty quickly. While we love a quick and easy dinner, we aren’t as thrilled by a meal that might introduce us to some unnecessary chemicals. Why would whipping up some rice and beans...