Oct 18, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Sometimes we do too, because, let’s be real, while it would be great to be able to buy everything organic all the time, sometimes that just can’t happen. So, we are sharing our favorite tip for prioritizing which produce items are worth the extra $$. Just...
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...
Aug 28, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
No matter where you turn everyone has suggestions for how to prioritize when to shop organic. Some swear by the dirty dozen (props to you if you can remember a dozen different fruits and veggies – I sure can’t) other say just do what you can. While that...
Aug 21, 2018Because Health
When you can, try choosing organic, buying local and in season, and composing. All of these changes can have a huge impact on climate change and will make your own diet a little healthier because they use fewer pesticides and resources to get the crops to your...
Aug 14, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
What’s the one thing we all learned from Shondaland Thursdays? Wine is a meal. No questions asked. And what about those nights when working a corkscrew and washing a glass is just too much work? Then cereal straight from the box totally counts. To make those...
Aug 10, 2018Because Health
With the amount of time babies spend sleeping, getting them a non-toxic, chemical free, safe mattress is worth the extra cost. After doing quite a bit of research, we have found awesome baby crib mattresses that are sure to help your baby’s sleep be as clean as...
Aug 10, 2018Because Health
Gross and unnecessary! Instead, check out this roundup of a variety of non-toxic period product to make your time of the month a little nicer #becausehealth
Jul 19, 2018Because Health
Yep, it’s a crop grown just like all other fruits and veggies, meaning it’s not immune to pests or pesticides.
Jul 16, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
With all the chill that marijuana is associated with, we hate to harsh your buzz, but you might not be getting exactly what you think when you pick up a joint or gummy. Because of the lack of regulation on marijuana, there is no governmental body watching what growers...
