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...
Mar 24, 2020Because Health
What’s better than having an indoor plant baby? How about one that gives you food? Since we are all spending more time at home these days and making less trips to the grocery store, it’s a perfect time to try your hand at some indoor veggies that you can...
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...
Sep 9, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Interested in eating less meat, but can’t commit to being a full on vegetarian, because… bacon? We feel you! But regardless of how you feel, eating less meat is actually great for you and the environment! Wondering why? Meat is extremely energy intensive...
Mar 13, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
You made it! Now that you’re here, don’t run yet! Gone are the days when composting meant throwing a heap of your leftovers in the dirt and banking on magic to make some soil (not that you still can’t). BUT, we’ve got everything you need to...
Mar 13, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Dreary winter blues might have you dreaming of blue skies, warm weather and some home grown vegetables. But before you go jetting off to your nearest Home Depot or nursery, you might want to take a second and get to know your soil. We’re serious! No, not the...
Jun 11, 2018Denise Patel, MPH
Ugh. We’re just gonna say it – Climate change sucks. It’s messing with the weather, it’s messing with our allergies, and now… our food too?!All of that extra CO2 we’re putting into the air is making plants grow really fast and forcing...
