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...
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...
Jul 2, 2019Haleigh Cavalier
Copper, the pinkish-orange brassy metal that coats our pennies can also be found in the kitchen! We often see copper in those fancy mugs known for serving Moscow mules, but it is also found in other kitchenware like pots and pans. You may have seen some articles or...
Jun 27, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
And copper pots and pans look gorgeous in a kitchen. But copper kitchenware (like mugs, pots, and pans) could be a health hazard. Copper shouldn’t be in contact with anything super acidic or hot liquids because these can cause copper to leach into your beverage/food ....
Jun 26, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
the next time you fire up the grill! We love grilling vegetarian dishes just as much as we love grilling meat. Plus, eating less meat is a great way to combat climate change! Our graphic has some quick guidelines on how long to grill veggies. Guidelines are minutes...
Jun 26, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
School’s out for the summer and we’re officially swapping out backpacks for shades, sunscreen and the good ole’ grill. Yep, you heard us right, we’re firing up the grill and believe it or not, no meat is involved. Trying your hand at...
Jun 25, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite outdoor tableware options that are free from melamine and other plastics! a) @corelledining Santorini Dinner Plates b) @target Hearth & Hand Enamel Dinner Plates c) @ikeausa Egendom Plates and Bowls d) @bamboomn...
Jun 24, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But we’re not complaining ! Before you fire up the grill for your next cooking session, we have some non-toxic tips in the link in bio and one important one below: Overcooked or burnt meat has been linked to cancer because it raises the amount of PAHs and HCAs on...
