A special preview screening and youth activist workshop. An intimate look at a group of youth plaintiffs, ages 10–21, as they embark on the groundbreaking—and possibly most important—climate change litigation of the 21st century. The fight to secure their legal…
5 Healthy Sugar Substitutes: A Handy Guide to Keep in Your Kitchen
It’s no secret that refined sugar and artificial sweeteners pose major health risks. To take the holistic route, use concentrated sweeteners sparingly so that blood sugar levels can remain stable. For daily sweet treats, choose fresh, seasonal fruit. For baking…
A New Film Discovers the Secrets of the Longest-lived and Healthiest Populations on Earth
Newest research is showing us that the life around us defines the life inside of us – or, in other words, that we are mostly put together by bacteria and cells that are not human, but other life forms and…
From the Farm to the Consumer, What’s the Impact of Sustainable Agriculture?
Three women who have made organic food their career show us that sustainable food production and healthy agricultural practices have a tremendous impact on everything that food touches. Starting on the land with the farmer, these practices positively affect just…
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…
Silvopasture Takes Organic Farming to a New Level
In Nature, everything supports and feeds off of one another. There is no waste, only relationships. It’s a system, an endless web of life and connections. Organic farms know the strength of this system and actively cultivate it, by inviting…
What Rachel Carson Has Taught Us About Environmental Protection
Under much scrutiny from chemical companies, environmentalist and activist Rachel Carson released her book, Silent Spring, on September 27th, 1962. It shook the public and brought the environmental world into focus. Environmental protection became a real, ongoing topic, and what…
Aloe Vera: The King of Botanicals
Said to be used by Cleopatra on a daily basis as part of her beauty regime, aloe vera has also been relied on for centuries for its healing properties. Also known as the “burn plant,” “lily of the desert” or the…
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,…