Jan 31, 2022Karen Wang, PhD
When it’s 7pm and you haven’t thought about dinner yet, heating up a can of chunky stew or throwing a can of beans into a cheesy burrito sounds like the best idea ever. By now, you’ve probably heard about BPA in canned foods, but many cans now say “BPA-free” on them....
Mar 10, 2021Because Health
It can be hard to find healthy snacks you can give to your kids (or even for yourself). That’s why we put together a bunch of snack combos that will help your kids get their daily intake of fruits, veggies, proteins, and fats without artificial flavorings and...
Nov 11, 2020Valerie Gallardo-Buenrostro
You may already know buying organic is good for your health, but did you know it also benefits workers, the environment and climate change? It’s true! Organic foods are grown without the use of artificial chemicals, synthetic fertilizer, hormones, pesticides or...
Jul 6, 2020Erica Chung, MPH
here’s been a lot of talk these days about eating more plant-based foods. What’s good for the environment is good for you, right? Well, the answer lies in the ingredients list. Not all plant-based foods are equal and some are definitely more unhealthy for...
Apr 17, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
We’ve got some free time on our hands now that we’re staying at home all the time and going to the grocery store can be really stressful. Plus, many grocery stores have had trouble keeping fresh produce in stock during the pandemic. Why not start growing...
Apr 1, 2020Mei Li
In this unprecedented time of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, we’re all eating a little bit differently. It can be tough to get to the grocery store and favorite items might be sold out. Our usual restaurant stops, home deliveries, and takeout options...
Jan 9, 2020Because Health
“Detoxing” seems to be the buzzword of the moment, but there are often conflicting opinions that go along with it. Is detoxing a legitimate way to boost health or is it just another misguided claim? We asked Cynthia Li, MD, about her experience with...
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...
Mar 22, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
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Mar 21, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
It’s good to know eating organic actually works. It’s good for you and the environment! To help you at the grocery store, our favorite trick for prioritizing what organic produce to buy is LEAFY (kale, spinach, lettuce), BERRY (all the berries), SKINS...
