The average American consumes about 150 pounds of refined sugar a year. That’s almost half a pound of refined sugar each day. Refined sugar is in everything, not just in sugary drinks, but even in our cut meats, in our…
Ditch the Toxic Chemicals with This 3 Ingredient DIY Face Primer
Are you in the process of replacing your conventional beauty products with all-natural, perhaps homemade, products? This DIY Face Primer uses three simple ingredients to give you a non-toxic, beautifully scented beauty product that you can easily make yourself and…
The Last Prosecco – Official Trailer
Antonio Padovan’s witty thriller unravels on the hills of Valdobbiadene, where Prosecco grapes grow. The film features Rade Serbedzija as a count fighting to protect his terroir and Giuseppe Battiston as a stubborn police inspector who has a murder to solve. The Last…
What’s the Story Behind Mexican Avocados?
The avocado has become a staple on the menus of restaurants, a favorite first food for new babies, and a must-have for foodies everywhere. We know we love it, but what else do we know about the Mexican avocados? Here’s…
Our Top 11 Favorite Dairy Substitutes
The first thing people say to me when contemplating whether or not to give up dairy is: “But I could never live without cheese.” I sympathize with that concern, but having followed a plant-based lifestyle for years now, I feel…
5 Simple Ways to Enjoy Winter Squash
The season is abundant with winter squash. These “globes of joy,” burst with sweet, nutty flavor, are packed with antioxidants and can be as versatile as your creativity allows. To help you get started, here are some of Chef Sita’s…
California After the Fires: Lessons from a Biodynamic Vineyard
Last fall, Southern and Northern California experienced the worst fires in its recorded history. Fires are part of the ecological cycle, even necessary in the cycle of life. And yet, the devastation last year’s California fires left behind was unprecedented.…
A Plastic Ocean – Official Trailer
In the center of the Pacific Ocean gyre, our researchers found more plastic than plankton. A Plastic Ocean documents the newest science, proving how plastics, once they enter the oceans, break up into small particulates that enter the food chain where they…
The Terroir of an Avocado Affects the Flavor
Like many produce items, avocados bear a sticker that indicates where that piece of fruit was grown: Mexico, California, Peru, or Chile. Equal Exchange avocados specifically come from small farmers who are part of the Pragor cooperative, based in Michoacán,…
Animal Companionship Has Scientific Proven Benefit to Our Health
Anyone who has ever loved an animal knows the sublime quality of a relationship built upon unconditional love. Increasing evidence suggests that beyond the bonds of companionship, human-animal relationships can also be life-saving. Tune in to learn about how animals…
