Feb 5, 2021Because Health
Who can resist Target? It’s our one stop shop for all things home, beauty, baby, snacks… basically everything! But Target is a huge store that carries thousands of different items; how do you know what are the best non-toxic picks? That’s where we...
Dec 12, 2020Because Health
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to do some baking! We love getting creative in the kitchen during the holiday season, but a lot of baking essentials can be made from harmful materials like plastic or contain artificial colors or flavors....
Jul 14, 2020Because Health
Looking for a way to be more sustainable but don’t know where to start? Try the kitchen! Kitchen utensils are usually made from plastic and other harmful chemicals. Some items, like sponges, are also meant to be periodically thrown away, which just creates more...
Jul 6, 2020Erica Chung, MPH
here’s been a lot of talk these days about eating more plant-based foods. What’s good for the environment is good for you, right? Well, the answer lies in the ingredients list. Not all plant-based foods are equal and some are definitely more unhealthy for...
Apr 27, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
One thing everyone is doing during the pandemic is cooking a lot more at home. In uncertain times, we have to make our money go further than ever before, especially when it comes to food and cooking.That’s why we’ve been eating more canned and frozen food...
Apr 1, 2020Mei Li
In this unprecedented time of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, we’re all eating a little bit differently. It can be tough to get to the grocery store and favorite items might be sold out. Our usual restaurant stops, home deliveries, and takeout options...
Feb 25, 2020Karen Wang, PhD
Let’s face it… babies, toddlers, and even school-aged kids can be rambunctious at meal times. We’ll try anything to make mealtimes go a little more smoothly, including brightly colored bowls and plates with a fun kid-friendly design. But before your...
Nov 13, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Have you ever walked over to your sink to do the dishes, only to wrinkle your nose at how smelly your sponge is? We’ll let you in on a secret… smelly sponge = lots of germs. And too many germs is the last thing that you want in your kitchen and on your dishes....
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 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...
