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...
May 28, 2020Karen Wang, PhD
We’ve all heard that reducing meat consumption is a great way to combat climate change, but for many people giving up meat completely is just really hard. That’s why we’re all for meals that reduce meat, but don’t give it up completely. Just...
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...
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...
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...
Mar 19, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
How about one that gives you food? Even if you don’t have a backyard, you can grow some vegetables and herbs on a windowsill inside. We found 9 veggies and herbs that are easy to grow inside and useful to have on hand. It’s a great way to cut down on food...
Sep 4, 2018Because Health
Instead of grabbing for a bag of chips or packing the beloved fruit roll up for the kiddos, take a look at some of our favorite make your own snack recipes. Salty or sweet, chewy or crunchy, we’ve got something for everyone. Not only are they healthier because...
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...
