You probably give your fruits and veggies a good rinse before eating them. After all, washing feels like a simple way to get rid of dirt, bacteria, and anything else that might be bad for you. But the truth is, pesticides can still hang around, even after a thorough wash.

Since washing alone isn’t ...

Organic food is more popular than ever — U.S. sales nearly doubled from 26.9 billion in 2010 to 52 billion dollars in 2021.¹ 

What’s driving this trend? One big reason is concern about pesticides in our food.² 

Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases the “Dirty Dozen” — a list o...

Trying to eat healthier? You’re part of a massive movement. 

The global healthy foods market was worth 653 billion dollars in 2023. And it’s only growing, expected to increase by 10 percent every year until 2030. With obesity, diabetes, and other lifestyle-related diseases on the rise, more people ...

In 2024, it’s estimated that approximately 2 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. It’s also expected that over 600,000 individuals will die from this disease, making it one of the leading causes of death for Americans.^1,2 

Cancer doesn’t just affect physical health. It also pres...

Have you ever tried to shed pounds or be healthier by skipping carbohydrates? If you have, you’re not alone. After all, popular diets have long tied carb intake to weight gain and other health issues.¹ 

In fact, not all carbs are created equal. Some of them make your blood sugar levels rise quickly...

Veganism is the practice of eating only foods produced from plants. A vegan diet differs from a vegetarian one, which allows consuming eggs and dairy products in addition to plant-based foods. In the past decade, vegan diets have become more popular for several reasons. First, a vegan diet is though...

During menopause, a large drop in women's sex hormone levels leads to various symptoms. Such symptoms are often associated with a decreased quality of life.¹ One way to address this problem is hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT is medication involving sex hormones produced outside the body. It a...

Estrogen has a lot of health benefits. For example, it helps the brain function properly. It aids in bone growth and development. It also promotes energy balance and prevents skin aging. Like other things, however, too much estrogen – especially of the synthetic type – can cause problems. Studies sh...