Jun 18, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Popsicles are such a fun treat for adults and kids whenever it gets hot outside! We put together a fun graphic where you can make your own recipe for a healthy homemade popsicle, using whatever you have on hand. We make all sorts of popsicles from leftover fruit,...
Apr 26, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Let’s face it, getting a child to eat, no less a picky eater, might actually be the most daunting task in the world. Whether you’ve been on the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches only train for the past week or past month and just want your child to add...
Apr 3, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
From cleaning to baking chocolate chip cookies, this non-toxic ingredient can do it all. We know you rushed out to get a new box after our post on Monday, so here are some more helpful tips on baking soda uses: 1. Baking soda is an awesome way to wash fruit and...
Apr 1, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Cutting boards, probably one word runs through your head – “ugh” – and we couldn’t agree more! They’re kind of unwieldy but somehow never big enough, a pain to clean and sometimes gross. Maybe a BIG emphasis on the gross part....
Feb 15, 2019Karen Wang, PhD and Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
It’s full-on soup season over here. And while we love eating a warm bowl of soup all cozied up in a giant blanket, we also know that sometimes soup isn’t the most filling. Especially if you are trying to be good and opting for a soup that comes in a carton...
Feb 14, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
If you heard that chemicals give off dangerous fumes, you probably wouldn’t be surprised. But it might be surprising to learn that cooking, or even turning on a stove or stovetop can give off fumes and particles that can be harmful too (5). Think about it, have...
Feb 14, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Popcorn is basically the perfect snack for any time of the day. No judgement here if you’ve ever had it for breakfast or even twice in one day! But if you’ve been microwaving popcorn bags, may we suggest an easy healthier alternative? Stovetop popcorn is...
Jan 23, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Here are our favorite well-reviewed picks that pass the fried egg test. We’ve updated our roundup to include some perfect pans for simple weekday stir-fries. And if cast iron is a bit heavy for you, check out the carbon steel options, which tend to be lighter....
Nov 13, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
Ugh, and there it goes, your non-stick pan just can’t survive another round of frying up your favorite eggs for brunch. You’ve avoided this for as long as you can, but you just can’t put it off any longer. Yup, you have to go shopping for pots and...
