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.
Waste milk could be used to capture carbon emissions out of the air
The premise of carbon capture technologies is simple: remove the greenhouse gas from the air and store it somewhere safe or turn it into something useful. So far, though, developing such technologies at scale has proved rather tricky. One of the main challenges has been finding the right material Read More...
Farm Bureau and environmental groups form an unlikely alliance
Large scale agriculture has traditionally been at odds with organic and regenerative farming practices with the American Farm Bureau Federation as a powerful lobbyist against climate change legislation. In a fortunate turn of events, the group recently announced an unexpected alliance to reduce Read More...
Drying fruit is energy-intensive, but “ionic wind” could change that
Dried fruit is delicious and can serve as a great alternative to candy. The only problem is that producing it is quite energy-intensive. In order to dry fruit, commercial food producers typically utilize a “non-thermal drying” process. This involves fans blowing unheated air across the fruit Read More...
The Optimist View: Empowerment, skills training, and the fight to eradicate hunger
“Hunger is not an issue of charity. It is an issue of justice.” - Jacques Diou By Amelia Buckley Right now, 80 percent of food banks in the US are serving more people than they were at the same time last year. The pandemic has exacerbated the need for immediate food relief, but it has Read More...
Ditch beef: Beyond Meat’s new plant-burgers are healthier and juicer
Just last week, we wrote a story about Pizza Hut becoming the first national pizza chain to offer plant-based toppings from Beyond Meat at all their locations. This week, we have more news from Beyond Meat after the faux-meat company unveiled new versions of its plant-based burgers that are both Read More...
Get back to basics with these 5 gut health fundamentals
The gut plays a central role in our bodily functions. It goes far beyond digestion to impact our immunity, mood, and long-term health. We’ve shared articles on best gut foods and gut health tips before, but if you’re new to the world of microbiomes, here are five essential tips to get you Read More...
Purina introduces sustainable pet food made from insect protein
Insects are an increasingly popular source of sustainable protein and thanks to Purina, your pets can join in on the potential food of the future as well. The company’s new “Purina Beyond Nature's Protein” will include insect protein from black soldier fly larvae as well as plant proteins Read More...
How a city of 2.5 million ensures everyone has free access to healthy food
In a nation characterized by abundance, it’s baffling that some 10.5 percent of households in the US suffer from food insecurity. This fact becomes even more stupefying when we consider that an estimated 30 to 40 percent of America’s food supply winds up in the trash. With this in mind, we ask Read More...
New York’s first professional streetery builder is keeping restaurants afloat
At the beginning of the pandemic, outdoor dining looked like a shamble of folding tables quickly pushed into bike lanes and onto sidewalks. But now, after more than half a year, al-fresco pandemic meals include colorful fences, outdoor heaters, and even, in some cities, dining bubbles. New York Read More...
This spicy ingredient can lower your risk of heart disease
If you’re a spice lover, we’ve got good news for you. The American Heart Association has released a report detailing that chili peppers can reduce your risk of heart disease and even extend your life. Capsaicin, which gives chili peppers their kick, had previously been linked to Read More...