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 16, 2019Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Work can be crazy, and working through lunch almost feels expected at many offices. But, if you can actually take a break, even just a few times a week, it can make a big difference for your physical, mental, and social well-being. Here are some of the top benefits of...
Oct 2, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Did you see that thing about there being lead and arsenic in baby food pouches and packaged snacks? What about the one where there’s RoundUp (or glyphosate) on cereals and oatmeal? It takes long enough to get your kids strapped in their highchair, so you...
Oct 1, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
Whether you’re team Pumpkin Spice Latte or prefer flavors other than Fall packed in a coffee cup, you’ve probably wondered what makes that addicting-ly good taste or Instagram-worthy rainbow of colors. Artificial colors, sugars and flavorings are in a lot...
Sep 4, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
With fall approaching fast and back-to-school right around the corner, it means that long summer nights and making s’mores might be replaced with long study nights and a need for some brain-fueling, healthy snacks. Even though the convenience of goldfish and...
Jul 3, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
You’ve finally returned home after seemingly endless train delays, and you’re pretty much ready to eat everything in your fridge. Cue: intense music for your raid through the kitchen (I like Mission Impossible). There’s nothing in the fridge except...
Apr 11, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
We know that balancing your baby over the sink or corralling your toddler onto the step stool to wash their hands is not an easy task. Sigh… is anything about parenting easy? Even if it’s noon and you haven’t managed to leave the house, it’s...
