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 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...
Jun 12, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
We have one tip below and the full article in the link in bio⠀ ☑️Go Organic- We know pesticides are bad in general, but they can be especially harmful to sperm. Remember our phrase Leafy, Berry, Greens the next time you hit up the produce aisle ! Those are the best...
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...
Mar 20, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Dreaming of starting up a garden this year? Before you start planting, it’s a good idea to check if your soil is contaminated with lead. And if it is (or you’re not sure) bringing in new safe topsoil (6-12 inches) and creating raised beds is a good way to...
Feb 21, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Cooking or even just turning on a stove or stovetop can give off fumes and particles that can be harmful. So make it a new habit to ventilate before you even start cooking! It will take awhile but before long, it will become second nature. . ....
Feb 19, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Here are our tricks for turning a box carton of soup into a hearty full meal, so you’re never tempted again by canned soups (with their sad BPA linings). Loaded baked potato, Thai chicken ginger carrot, or mushroom cheeseburger soup sound good? Check out our...
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...
Jul 2, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
Nonstick pans may be great, trust me, I’m a long-time baker who craves those perfectly sculpted sides of cakes and a hassle-free removal of muffins from the tin, but increasing evidence from research is showing that maybe we should ditch the non-stick pans for a...
