Delicious Living Contributor

Leadership, research and advocacy by natural beauty companies made this year’s beauty & body awards the most inspiring to date. From ingredients to certifications, why did these products and companies stand out?

This classic Brazilian dish is thickened with mashed yucca, a root rich in anti-inflammatory resveratrol.

You don’t need a farm to become a homesteader. The next generation of homesteaders are urban, with an emphasis on self-reliance and sustainability. Here are a few ways to get started, including making your own cheese.

In this delicate dessert, coconut milk replaces dairy cream. A sweet-tart mango sauce and ripe papaya slices offer anti-inflammatory vitamin C plus vibrant flavor and color.

This antioxidant, anti-inflammatory power punch features acaí and wild blueberries, two of the world’s richest sources of heart-healthy anthocyanins.

This recipes features plantains, which support your heart and fight free radicals; as a bonus, they also work as prebiotics, feeding good-bug probiotics in the gut.

Here’s how to find the right omega-3 supplement for you, no matter your age or dietary preference.

Natural alternatives may work as well as top-selling drugs to lower heart disease risk. Here are our picks for the best foods and supplements for a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Break out of the cold-cereal rut with warm, belly-filling breakfasts.