Jun 29, 2022Because Health
As many of us are headed back to the office, it’s time to get ready to start getting creative when it comes to packing lunches. Getting takeout for lunch every now and then is great, but it’s expensive and there’s just so much trash generated!...
May 25, 2022Because Health
Updated for 2022! We scoured the internet finding an assortment of safer and healthier ways to keep your leftovers and meal prep ingredients fresh. All of these options are sustainable, have many glowing reviews, and are easily available. We also have a roundup more...
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,...
Dec 9, 2021Because Health
Updated for 2021!Get your dishes clean without worrying about the chemicals in your dish soap. We rounded up the top 6 dish soaps without toxic chemicals or preservatives that are well-reviewed and easily available. You’re welcome! We’ve had some questions...
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...
Sep 15, 2021Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Whether you like to pretend you are British all the time, or just have a cold, chances are you are making that cup of tea with a conveniently packaged tea bag. While tea bags are great (and basically everywhere) there’s something you should know about that...
Aug 12, 2021Because Health
Popcorn is such an awesome snack! It’s easy, fast, and great as a last minute snack idea when you have unexpected guests over. But store bought microwave popcorn can contain unnecessary chemicals like PFAS. While PFAS helps grease-proof the popcorn bags, it also...
Aug 4, 2021Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Have you ever been at the grocery store, flipped around a product and saw a Prop 65 warning, and thought to yourself “Hmmmm… I remember reading about this, but what does it actually mean? Do I have to pay attention to it? Why is it on everything I like?!”...
Jun 28, 2021Erica Chung, MPH
For many, meat is not just a centerpiece at meals, but also integrated in cultural practices and dishes. As much as we love meat, we also know that it can have a huge impact on the environment and climate change.If you’re looking to help the environment out, and...
Jun 28, 2021Karen Wang, PhD
We love burgers! The bun, the juicy meat, the sauces, and the toppings. We can barely go through a week without one. But realizing how big of an impact beef has on climate change is making us rethink our dinner plans. How do we get our burger fix while also making...
