Subway’s slogan is, “Eat fresh.” But while the company may have established itself as the “healthy” fast-food alternative, many people don’t realize it is also contributing to a serious public health crisis, animal cruelty and environmental damage due to the company’s use of meat from factory farmed animals. These filthy and inhumane operations cause an […]
When I first joined the plant-based community, I kept hearing about this mysterious substance called nutritional yeast. I found it in the bulk bins at my local grocery store and I bought a few scoops of the flaky, yellow substance. The next step: learning what the heck to do with it. Nutritionally, this yeast contains folic […]
By Glynis Sweeny “The clothing industry is the second largest polluter in the world … second only to oil,” the recipient of an environmental award told a stunned Manhattan audience earlier this year. “It’s a really nasty business … it’s a mess.” While you’d never hear an oil tycoon malign his bonanza in such a […]
Today’s house call focuses on a topic very personal to me. “Mark, what would you do if you were diagnosed with cancer?” a friend recently asked. I’ve had a lot of time to think about this. I’ve sadly seen a lot of cancer in my life, both with my own family and with patients. The […]
There are mixed opinions about coffee. Studies show that coffee provides more antioxidants in the diet than any food group. Photo credit: Shutterstock Some believe it is healthy and energizing, while others claim it is addictive and harmful. When you look at the evidence, the majority of studies on coffee and health actually show that […]
Who knew that a Starbucks latte has the power to harm a baleen whale? People everywhere are realizing that the way we’re raising food is impacting our natural world. Baby boomers voting with their dollars helped jump-start solar power. Now it’s the millennials’ turn to lead the way by supporting conscious food and beverage brands, […]
Sure, by now we know all about quinoa and kale, but there are plenty of other superfoods just waiting for their time in the spotlight. Read on for some of the healthiest foods that you haven’t heard of. 1. Coconut Flour Coconut flour might not be a pantry staple for most of us yet, but […]
Vitamin D is absolutely essential for good health. Also known as the sunshine vitamin, it is made in your skin when exposed to sunlight. Foods that do contain vitamin D include fatty fish like salmon, as well as fish liver oils. Photo credit: Shutterstock In spite of that, vitamin D deficiency is one of the […]
By Adda Bjarnadottir Carbs have been unfairly blamed for causing the obesity epidemic. However, the truth is that not all carbs are created equal. Processed junk foods high in sugar and refined grains are definitely unhealthy and fattening. But this has no relevance to whole, fiber-rich foods that also happen to contain carbohydrates. Although low-carb […]
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