At this point, most of us have heard that our bee populations are dwindling. And we are aware of how deeply the issue will affect our ability to grow food in the not-too-distant future. The statistics are scary, and the…
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Probiotics, prebiotics, antibiotics… there are a lot of “biotics” to keep track of. From fermented foods to supplements and medications, it comes down to one thing: bacteria. More specifically, the balance of bacteria inside our body. We’ve all heard of…
Look, you have to give out Halloween candy that kids actually like, right? Because if you don’t, there’s a good chance you’ll be spending the next day unraveling the endless rolls of toilet paper tangled in your trees and bushes.…
If you’ve read any of my other articles, you probably know how over-the-top obsessed I am with toxins. I’ll even slam synthetic ingredients that the Environmental Working Group (EWG) says are perfectly safe just because they weren’t made by Mother…
When I started to replace processed foods in my diet with real foods, I noticed something interesting: my taste buds became eerily sensitive. For the most part, it was wonderful. Tomatoes, bell peppers, even cucumbers had a nice pop of…
Remember when fat used to get a bad rap? It really wasn’t that long ago. We seemed convinced that eliminating all fats from our diets was the key to healthy living. Funny how times have changed! Of course, these days…
On our quest for a healthier diet, we’re often encouraged to give up carbs. But what exactly does that include? While fruits and veggies could technically be considered carbs, thanks to their fiber and sugar content, this no-carb recommendation usually…
You know how you meant to eat just one of those candies or just a few of those chips, but you ended up eating the whole bag? Yeah, food companies love when that happens. In fact, they often pay food…
Mother Nature is really smart. Of course, scientists try to outsmart her all the time… and many even think they’ve got her beat. I find that simultaneously hilarious and horrifying, given she’s had billions of years to perfect her creations…
I used to love boxed potatoes. Mashed, au gratin… you know which ones I’m talking about, right? They have those little flavor pouches inside and photos of steamy potatoes on the front. Then there was the cheddar-broccoli rice from the…