While there is quite a bit of debate around touting alcohol as something that is beneficial to our health, the fact of the matter is that people living in Blue Zones, which are places with the highest concentration of centenarians, do consume alcohol regularly—they just consume … [Read more...] about How people in Blue Zones drink alcohol
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Study: Plant based meals could be more important at dinner
About 18 million people die each year as a result of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, strokes and congestive heart failure. That number could be significantly lower if people would cut meat out of their dinner meals. A new study found that people who eat a … [Read more...] about Study: Plant based meals could be more important at dinner
Three ways to take your food sustainability to the next level
So you use a metal straw, compost, and turn your scraps into stock, but you’re looking to bring your sustainable routine to the next level. Any sustainable lifestyle change is a good one, but if you’re looking for more extensive ways to reduce your personal carbon footprint, here … [Read more...] about Three ways to take your food sustainability to the next level
10 Key ingredients for your plant-based pantry
Committing to cutting down on meat or switching to a plant-based diet altogether is good for you and is a more sustainable choice for the environment—but let’s face it, the texture and taste of meat and meat byproducts are hard to adequately replace with alternatives like tofu or … [Read more...] about 10 Key ingredients for your plant-based pantry
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 … [Read more...] about Hayek Hospital in Beirut is the first to go vegan