#healthyfood Archives - Center for Environmental Health

Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a great way to connect with local farmers and get seasonal organic veggies and fruit at a good price.

Mar 22, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

Check out the link in bio to find one close to you!⁣ ⁣ @traveler_surf_club⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣

A new scientific study has found that switching to an organic diet lowers pesticide residues in your body in as little as just 6 days!

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...

Looking for alternatives to non-stick pans without toxic chemical coatings?

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....

Last week, a ruling came through saying that the EPA must ban a pesticide that has been linked to development issues in young children.

Aug 17, 2018Because Health

It’s a big step for protecting kids and the food we eat! Thank you @nrdc_org for sharing and helping make this happen.#pesticides #pesticidefree #momlife#dadlife #kids #healthyfood #fruitandveg#fruitsandveggies REPOST: The EPA illegally delayed its ban on...

A new policy statement released by the American Academy of Pediatrics warns that different chemicals used in processed foods and food packaging that can get on food can be bad for kids.

Aug 3, 2018Because Health

The chemicals can lead to things like obesity, cause vaccines to work less effectively, and increase rates of ADHD. A few simple changes you can make are using wax paper instead of plastic wrap, switching from plastic to glass food containers, and washing hands before...