Healthy Eating

Is Intermittent Fasting Actually Good For Weight Loss? Here’s What The Evidence Says

While intermittent fasting might not be a miracle solution when it comes to weight loss, that doesn’t mean it might not still have other health benefits.

Vegan Development And Advocacy Network

If you are vegan, you eat plant-based. But if you eat plant-based, you’re not necessarily vegan. Veganism is not a diet. It’s a moral stance against harming animals for any human desire or need.

Beloved 1980s Vegetarian Cookbook Returns Entirely Vegan

The revised Vegetariana is a hand-illustrated sampler of literary quotations, folk wisdom and culinary lore, along with 170 easy vegan recipes. It may not have the lush color photos that are now a must in cookbooks, but the lovingly crafted pages, historical journeys, and literary wisdom aim to inspire new readers to make compassionate choices, in and out of the kitchen.

The Sky Is Falling, But There’s A Net

Mushrooms can feed you and heal you, they can kill you, and they can send you on a spiritual journey. Then they disappear. It’s very hard to understand them, but understand them we must.

10 Ways To Lower Your Grocery Bill As Prices Increase

We’re all feeling the effects of inflation right now and it’s certainly noticeable at the grocery store. Grocery prices are up about 12% from last year. However, there are ways to help spend less on groceries and still put nutritious meals on the table.

Apple Cider Vinegar For Candida

According to research Appel Cider Vinegar (ACV) has benefits as an antibacterial and antifungal agent. A 2018 study found that undiluted (or mildly diluted) ACV can prevent the growth of candida.

Growing Mint? Here Are 10 Clever Ways To Use It

If you grew mint this year, you may have discovered that mint is a very prolific plant and now you’ve got more of it than you know what to do with. We’ve got some clever uses for all that mint so it doesn’t go to waste!

10 Foods That Trigger Migraine

There’s no such thing as a universal migraine trigger. But there are some common triggers that can cause or contribute to migraine episodes in some people.

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10 Surprising, No-Waste Uses For Strawberry Tops

Believe it or not, strawberry tops—the part you cut and toss into the garbage or compost—can be repurposed in a variety of creative ways. You’ll be surprised at how they can be used.

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.

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?

Chocolate Banana Smoothie With Chia Seed.

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.

Healthy Homemade Baked Orange Sweet Potato Fries With Ketchup, Herbs, Salt And Pepper.

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.”

Positive Friendly Family With Bottles Of Water

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.

Vinegret Traditional Russian Vegetable Salad.

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.