11 Foods That Are Good For Your Liver
The liver is a powerhouse of an organ. It breaks down toxins like alcohol, medications, and natural byproducts of metabolism. Keeping your liver in good shape is important for maintaining health.
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The Unsung Caribbean Roots Of The Vegan Food Movement
Rastafarians (“Rastas” for short) have been promoting vegan lifestyles for nearly a century. And their veganism is part of a broader belief in Black sovereignty, health, and ecological harmony.
5 Natural Sweeteners That Are Good For Your Health
Reducing your intake of refined sugar can be tough, but given how incredibly harmful sugar can be, it’s definitely worth the effort. Fortunately, quite a few sweeteners found in nature are actually healthy.
2022 New England Vegfest Returns In-Person With Plant-Based Food, Fun, And Causes
Now in its 12th year, NEVF is one of the largest vegetarian festivals, with more than 100 veg-friendly food and product vendors, non-profits, and presenters. Come by the Spirit of Change booth and say hello! 💗
Why Do We Love To Hate And Hate To Love Meat?
When was the last time you ate meat? Today? This week? Ten years ago? Never? Have you ever had an argument about meat consumption with someone, whether it was over environmental impact or the ethics of eating animals?
The 12 Best Foods To Eat In The Morning
Breakfast is a great way to start your day. If you enjoy breakfast, choosing nutritious foods may provide long-lasting energy and keep you full for hours. These foods are typically high in fiber, protein, healthy fats, and micronutrients.
28 Healthy Snacks Your Kids Will Love
Snack time is a great opportunity to sneak some extra nutrients into your child’s diet. Fill your child’s tummy with whole foods that will provide energy and nutrition. Here is a list of kid-friendly snacks that are both healthy and delicious.
What’s The Difference Between A Dietitian And A Nutritionist?
Perhaps you have heard the terms “nutritionist” and “dietitian” and are confused by what they mean. The differences between dietitians and nutritionists focus mainly on what they do and the education required.
What You Eat Can Reprogram Your Genes – An Expert Explains The Emerging Science Of Nutrigenomics
The latest evidence suggests that food also “talks” to our genome, which is the genetic blueprint that directs the way the body functions.
Awaken Your Intuitive Relationship to Food
In today’s food-obsessed culture we’re inundated with people talking about the benefits of going vegan, eating gluten-free, removing sugar from our diets and more. While all these choices might be excellent health options, oftentimes they’re presented in the form of “guilt marketing.”
How Nanoplastics Enter The Human Body
In the past decade, scientists have detected microplastic in the bodies of fish and shellfish; in packaged meats, processed foods, beer, sea salt, soft drinks, tap water, and bottled water. If you regularly drink water from plastic bottles, you’re likely ingesting even more plastic than the average consumer.
A Way Of Life In Danger
Organic farmers face unprecedented challenges to preserving their livelihoods as government missteps plus the takeover of organic brands by multinational agribusinesses erode trust in the organic label.
Beeting Judgments
In the kitchen, beets are one of those poor veggies that everyone judges. They come covered in dirt and have a hairy tail. They stain your fingers and have a long cooking time. Yet beets are high in the compound betaine, a mind relaxant that helps treat some forms of depression.
Confessions Of A Vegan Food Purist
I am delighted to be witnessing mainstream food products emblazoned with the word “vegan” on their labels. But I feel disheartened when that potentially nourishing food turns out to be nothing but junk food.
The Problem With The Mediterranean Diet We’re Not Talking About Enough
You’re probably familiar with the Mediterranean diet. But while there’s plenty to celebrate about the Mediterranean diet, there’s also a big problem that we’re not talking about enough.
Restaurant Owners Got 30 Times More Federal Covid Aid Than Workers: Report
If the subminimum wage for tipped workers persists, the restaurant industry is unlikely to recover from its growing labor crisis, regardless of how much money the federal government hands out to business owners.
Cooking By Feeling: Honoring Black Culture Through Food
Food is a universal love language, and in the Black community, this love runs deep. It comes from a desire to nourish others, spend time together, maintain traditions, and stay within our means.
Taken with Coffee, It’s a Disguised Gut Poison
Artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose may have zero calories, but your body isn't fooled. When hit with a "sweet" taste, your body expects calories and when this doesn't happen, it causes biochemical distortions that can result in weight gain and other health problems.
Eating With High Blood Pressure: Foods And Drinks To Avoid
A diet full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein can help keep your heart healthy and can keep your blood pressure at a healthy level.
Why Weight Loss Should NOT Be On Your New Year's Resolutions List
Weight is one of the top things people zoom in on every January. But is focusing on a number on a scale truly the way to invest in our health and wellbeing? Or is it an unnecessary source of pressure that can do more harm than good?
5 Tips For Surviving The Holidays With An Eating Disorder
As someone with an eating disorder history, the holidays, which should be joyful and exciting, can be awkward—and even destructive—as the same problems present themselves year after year: We’re expected to spend time with family members who can be jarring.
11 Foods That Can Cause Wrinkles And Speed Up Aging — Plus Potential Swaps
Minding your diet is easier said than done. It always helps to have a little reminder of how certain foods can affect your skin health. Our list can help with that.
How, When, And Why Honey Is Used For Wound Care
People have used honey for thousands of years for wound healing. While we now have other very effective wound-healing options, honey may still be good for healing certain wounds.
Natto — An Ancient Japanese Soulfood
For over a thousand years, natto has been a staple food in Japan, long revered for its nutritive value and many health benefits. Today, natto remains a popular breakfast, snack or side dish, typically eaten with a bowl of rice.
Unlike The US, Europe Is Setting Ambitious Targets For Producing More Organic Food
President Joe Biden has called for an all-of-government response to climate change that looks for solutions and opportunities in every sector of the U.S. economy. That includes agriculture, which emits over 600 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent every year.
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Daily Astrology
May 28, 2022
There’s a party going on in earthy Taurus. Late this morning Venus joins the Moon, Mercury and Uranus in the Sign of the Bull. Enjoy the fruits of Mother Earth. Relish sensual pleasures. The simple...
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