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…
The Healing Power of the Medicinal Plant Comfrey
If you’ve ever had a sprained ankle, a black-and-blue bruise, or a sore back, you know how much discomfort these injuries can cause. Even though they’re not life-threatening, they can make you miserable with throbbing pain. This is where Comfrey…
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…
Organic vs. Non-Organic Wine: What’s Really in Your Glass?
The summer months are here! That means evening outdoor parties, and hopefully some leisurely slow weekends, perhaps with a glass of chilled Chardonnay, or a beautiful glass of Merlot. But when it comes to wine, do you know what is…
The Dirty Truth About Pesticides and Bananas
Pesticides and bananas? Although bananas are not on the Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen List, they are one of the most chemically intensive crops grown. The list can mislead people into thinking conventional bananas must be ok to consume. However,…
What’s the Deal with Leeks? Here’s How to Use Them
If you turn a leek with its hairy end up, it looks sort of like a crown or the top of a scepter, which may be one reason this delicious allium (a member of the onion & garlic family) is called the “king…
3 Ways Nature Plays a Crucial Role for Child Development
American children spend four to seven minutes a day playing outdoors—that is 90 percent less time than their parents did. Little exposure to nature affects the physical, emotional and mental aspects of child development. What is at stake, how to…
This Organic Vegan Cheese Recipe Will Make You Forget About Dairy
“But I could never live without cheese” might be your famous last words once you try this organic vegan cheese recipe made from cashews. It makes an excellent substitute for ricotta – Enjoy with vegetables, crackers, in lasagna, baked ziti,…
Passionate Seed Keepers Protect a 12,000 Year-Old Food Legacy
A carrot seed is far less than a millimeter in size, a tiny speck of dirt, dust in the wind. And yet, it contains the DNA to sprout, and to grow big, orange, beta-carotene-rich carrots, given darkness and moisture and…
The Harvest – Official Trailer
Italy is renowned the world over for its excellent food. Yet thousands of foreign workers support the country’s agri-food production. The Harvest is a bold docu-musical that shows the daily exploitation of Sikh field workers, combining documentary with traditional Punjabi choreography…
