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Are Insects the Next Climate-Friendly Superfood?

Are Insects the Next Climate-Friendly Superfood?

Maybe you’ve see little cans of chocolate-covered ants or grasshoppers in the exotic food section of your grocery and thought to yourself, “Yuck—who eats that?” Insects may not come to mind when you think of superfoods. But they could be the next hot “alternative” protein. They’re low in fat and loaded with fiber. You might […]

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    Are Insects the Next Climate-Friendly Superfood?

    Are Insects the Next Climate-Friendly Superfood?

    Maybe you’ve see little cans of chocolate-covered ants or grasshoppers in the exotic food section of your grocery and thought to yourself, “Yuck—who eats that?” Insects may not come to mind when you think of superfoods. But they could be the next hot “alternative” protein. They’re low in fat and loaded with fiber. You might […]

    14 Superfood Salad Greens More Nutritious Than Kale

    14 Superfood Salad Greens More Nutritious Than Kale

    Kale has been hyped as the most nutrient-dense food you can buy in the produce department. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a report called Defining Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables (PFV): A Nutrient Density Approach that ranks it only number 15. It’s still pretty potent, but that means there are 14 […]

    Top 10 Superfoods of 2014

    Top 10 Superfoods of 2014

    Superfoods were big news this year as part of the growing awareness that what you eat has a major impact on your health. We’ve written a lot about superfoods this past year. Here are 10 of the top ones you should keep in mind when you go shopping. Remember, this list is just the start. […]

    Garlic: The World’s Immune System-Boosting Superfood

    Garlic: The World’s Immune System-Boosting Superfood

    Throughout history garlic has been a known immune system-boosting, disease fighting superfood. While it is most often served cooked, eating raw garlic can supercharge your immune system. Currently, the consumption of garlic is at an all-time high. The majority of garlic sold worldwide is grown in China where it is mass-produced. In the U.S., California is […]