Nutrition & Wellness
From learning about the health benefits of turmeric to staying up-to-date with the latest superfood trends, discover the best diet tips to improve your health.
Indulge guilt-free with these 5 ethical and eco-friendly chocolate brands
We are big fans of chocolate here at The Optimist Daily and have written extensively in the past about its many health benefits, from keeping you mentally sharp to lowering your risk of heart failure. But if we are going to indulge in this delicious treat, it’s important to be aware of how Read More...
The Backyard Bistro: A safe and sexy replacement for date night
Masks, hand sanitizer, sweatpants, and social distancing practices don’t really inspire romance, making the last year one of the least sexy in modern history. The pandemic has made pursuing new connections almost impossible, and for those who were in relationships, safety measures and shutdowns Read More...
22 plant-based foods to boost energy production in your body
Caffeine isn’t the only way for your body to summon an extra boost of energy. According to integrative neurologist Ilene Ruhoy, there are a lot of plant-based foods you can eat that have a “high consumption of compounds that enhance energy production of cells.” Below, you’ll find a list Read More...
Hayek Hospital in Beirut is the first to go vegan
What comes to mind when you think of an average hospital meal? Likely something bland and processed and, if you’re lucky, a dessert resembling Jell-o. Food is critical to health and recovery, yet many medical facilities fall short when it comes to nutritious options. The personnel at Read More...
Crickets: the gateway bug to eating insects
As the global mindset shifts in a more eco-friendly direction, it’s becoming difficult for meat eaters to ignore the negative impact raising livestock has on our environment. Take Madagascar for instance. Almost 80 percent of Madagascar’s forests have been destroyed since the 1950s, and each Read More...
This retro milk truck is now delivering zero-waste products to Londoners
Ella Shone’s ‘Topup Truck’ started out 20 years ago delivering morning milk to bleary-eyed Londoners. Now, the vehicle’s got a new lease on life as an electric-powered zero-waste goods delivery truck. After being furloughed from her sales job as a result of the coronavirus pandemic last Read More...
Craving a sweet treat? Dates offer these 7 health benefits
Building healthy eating habits can be tough if you’ve got a sweet tooth, but fortunately, naturally-sweet options like fruit can serve as satisfying substitutes. One great option for a healthy sweet treat are dates. These little sugar bombs are nature’s candy, but with way more nutritional Read More...
4 simple ways to improve your gut health
The gut is home to trillions of bacteria that not only help us digest our food but actually play a massive role in a number of things that have seemingly nothing to do with digestion, from impacting mood to boosting immunity. In fact, researchers have found that 70 percent of the immune system Read More...
Tips for eating healthy on a tighter budget
Trendy new health food items are always popping up on the grocery store shelves, but in reality, eating healthy doesn’t mean buying into the latest health food craze. In fact, eating healthy on a budget is actually quite manageable if you’re smart about your shopping habits. Today we share five Read More...
This is how Sweetgreen plans to cut its CO2 emissions in half by 2027
As a fast-food restaurant chain that serves salads, Sweetgreen already has a much smaller environmental footprint than most of its burger-focused counterparts. It seems though, that the restaurant is not one to rest on its laurels. In a bid to drive its sustainability efforts even further, Read More...