October 24, 2015 For peak taste and nutrition shop your local farmers market To get the most nutritional bang from fruits and vegetables it’s best to go to the original source – the whole food. Go one step better and get these foods at their nutritious, delicious peak by buying freshly picked goods at your local farmers market
October 24, 2015 Tech startups create virtual farmers markets The San Francisco-based Good Eggs is among a new crop of startups using technology to bolster the market for locally produced foods that backers say are better for consumer health, farmworkers, livestock and the environment.
October 24, 2015 Dark leafy greens: An essential superfood It turns out that Popeye was smart to eat spinach. The nutrients found in spinach and other dark leafy greens provide a host of health benefits that can ward off disease and actually help you live longer, and they are easy to prepare. Here, we shed light on all there is to love about five popular dark greens
October 24, 2015 How to embrace 'clean eating' There’s a lot of chatter lately about clean eating, and I couldn’t be happier about it.
October 24, 2015 Hunger easing globally but 1 in 9 people undernourished: report The number of hungry people in the world has fallen by more than 100 million in the past decade but 805 million people, or one in nine, still do not have enough to eat, three global food and agriculture agencies said on Tuesday.
October 24, 2015 3 to 5 cups of coffee per day may lower heart attack risk Good news for people who drink coffee every day: Consuming a moderate amount of coffee could lower the risk of clogged arteries that can lead to a heart attack, a new study finds.
October 24, 2015 Should you be drinking plant-based waters? Plant-based waters are sprouting up everywhere, boasting a boost of nutrients and optimal health in a bottle— but how do they stack up nutritionally?
October 24, 2015 4 shocking ways sugar affects your kid’s health Ice cream, birthday cake and cookies are typical treats in our kids’ diets, but did you know that 16 percent of children and teens’ daily calories come from added sugar?
October 24, 2015 5 foods that are keeping you up at night If you’re having trouble falling—or staying—asleep at night, your diet could be to blame.
October 24, 2015 The healthiest teas to drink from morning to night For Zhena Muzyka, tea is a way of life.