Wellness

An Ideal Waist Size 

The book Dieting Makes You Fat was published originally in the 1980s and then repeatedly republished. Since most people who…

Preorder The How Not to Age Cookbook

I’m thrilled to announce that pre-orders are now open for The How Not to Age Cookbook, coming out on April…

Forest Bathing to Boost Anticancer Immunity 

Natural killer cells are one of the ways our body fights off cancer, and visiting a forest can induce a…

How Is Natural Killer Cell Function Boosted by Forest Bathing? 

Can the aroma of wood essential oils replicate the immune-boosting effects of walking in a forest? Studies on the effects…

Ozempic (Semaglutide) and Other GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs: Their Uses, Side Effects, and More

Ozempic and others in a new class of weight-loss drugs have been called “the medical sensation of the decade.” Are…

Is Sorghum a Healthy Grain? 

How does sorghum compare with other grains in terms of protein, antioxidants, and micronutrients? And the benefits of red sorghum…

Why Is Sorghum One of My New Favorite Grains? 

Learn why sorghum is one of my favorite new grains. “Despite playing a significant role in Africa and Asia as…

What Are the Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Meats? 

Environmental assessments of 50 different plant-based meats show them to be vastly more sustainable than animal-based meats. “There is increasing…

How Healthy Are the Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat vs. Beef? 

What happens when you compare the trans fats, saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol levels in plant-based meats versus animal-based burgers? …

Celebrating Food, Activism, and Black History Month with Jenné Claiborne

We had the pleasure of talking with Jenné Claiborne about her work, food, Black History Month, and her new cookbook.…