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by Jenna Blumenfeld Nov 11, 2016

Make this slightly sweet, roasted acorn squash

We're obsessed with this delicious acorn squash recipe, dusted with unrefined coconut sugar....More

by Jenna Blumenfeld Oct 31, 2016

Can small, organic farmers make a decent living?

Understanding the economics of small-scale organic farms....More

by Jessie Shafer, RD Sep 30, 2016

A brief—and interesting—history of MSG

Does MSG deserve the villain status it has received? Let's explore the history of MSG to help understand why it was recently named a banned....More

by Jenna Blumenfeld Sep 27, 2016

Celebrate Fall with this healthy pumpkin chili

A savory, warming pumpkin stew for Autumnal feasts....More

by Jenna Blumenfeld Aug 31, 2016

Kombucha cocktail, anyone?

Contemplate the end of a summer well-spent with this fizzy, probiotic-packed kombucha cocktail....More

by Jessie Shafer, RD Aug 18, 2016

How a bike ride through Iowa is saving monarch butterflies

Monarch populations have declined by as much as 85 percent in recent years. Learn what an innovative organization in Iowa is doing to help bring back....More

by Jenna Blumenfeld Aug 15, 2016

Why you should be eating sweet potato toast

The hot new way to eat avocado toast? Ditch the bread and replace with a slice of nutrient-dense sweet potato....More

by Jessie Shafer, RD Jul 11, 2016

What's the big deal with smoothie bowls?1

Ready to give the latest smoothie trend a whirl? Get your bowls and toppings ready....More

by Jenna Blumenfeld Jun 20, 2016

I tried a meal delivery kit. Should you?1

The pros and cons of meal kits....More

by Jessie Shafer, RD Jun 20, 2016

Which veggie should this top BBQ joint serve?1

Help this award-winning restaurant add some color to their menu....More

by Jessica Rubino May 17, 2016

Easy, healthy ways to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine1

Zoës Kitchen inspires us to reconnect with the beloved lupini bean. Get simple, healthy ideas for salmon kabobs, farro-veggie salad and more....More

by Jenna Blumenfeld May 13, 2016

In defense of the Engelharts, founders of Café Gratitude1

What does it mean when the co-founders of a beloved vegan restaurant start eating meat?....More

by Allison Miller May 06, 2016

Are fertilizers just junk food for plants?

The fertilizers that fuel plant growth on today's farms also weaken their natural ability to stave off disease, heal from injuries, and fend off....More

by Jessie Shafer, RD Apr 29, 2016

Can you trust 'farm to table' claims from restaurants?

How local is your restaurant's 'local' food? A recent investigation digs up some dirt on 'farm-to-table' restaurant claims that spurs national....More

by Jessie Shafer, RD Apr 14, 2016

3 forgotten superfoods

In our quest to uncover the newest, most nutrient-dense superfoods from the far reaches of Mother Earth, we often overlook the basic, easy-to-find....More