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,...
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, 2021Because Health
Artificial food colorings are everywhere in our daily lives. They show up in lots of foods that we eat daily, like cereals, and in lots of treats like candy and baked goods. You can even find them in places you wouldn’t think to look, like tomato sauce, farmed...
Aug 4, 2021Because Health
Whether you’re headed to the office or about to drop the kids off at school, breakfast on the go is just a part of life sometimes. We’ve definitely explored every breakfast bar option on the grocery shelves, but wouldn’t it be nice to have a...
Jul 22, 2021Because Health
Summer isn’t complete without at least one BBQ! They’re the ultimate excuse to get together with friends, enjoy the nice weather, and cook delicious food (even if you’re doing meat-free Monday). If you’re new to the BBQ scene, then you might...
Apr 7, 2021Erica Chung, MPH
If you’ve been looking for some more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives, chances are, you might have stumbled across this thing called beeswax wrap. It can be used to wrap sandwiches and salad, that half-eaten avocado, even leftovers from wine and cheese...
Apr 5, 2021Lizzy Ranheim
With plenty of time at home in the last 12 months, we’ve all visited the kitchen more frequently – and gladly. This, of course, means that we’re basically certifiable chefs. (And how could we not be after streaming all of the known tele-verse?...
Mar 10, 2021Because Health
It can be hard to find healthy snacks you can give to your kids (or even for yourself). That’s why we put together a bunch of snack combos that will help your kids get their daily intake of fruits, veggies, proteins, and fats without artificial flavorings and...
