Thought chia seeds were only for Chia Pets? Think again.
For starters, the tiny-but-mighty seeds—look for them in the “natural” aisle—offer an impressive bundle of nutrients.
Things aren’t looking good for Planet Earth.
“If you look at average temperatures around the world going back to 1850, what’s most worrisome is the acceleration in climate change,” says Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Shakes. Bars. Bread. Cereals. Cookies. Chips. Water.
“The food industry has gone hog-wild putting protein in everything,” says Christopher Gardner, professor of medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
“Protein consumption is higher in the U.S. and Canada than in any other region in the world, yet companies now sell protein water. We’re obsessed with protein.”
Tofu and tempeh have a stellar—and well-deserved—reputation. For starters, they come from soybeans, so they’re uber-nutritious. You can count on some magnesium and iron. Plus, you get a decent dose of calcium (from many brands of tofu) or potassium and fiber (from tempeh). Soybeans also bring the good kind of fat to your table.
Healthy EatingLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Kate Sherwood
Beyond. Impossible. Ultimate. Incogmeato. The latest crop of plant-based meats aren’t just courting vegetarians. A plant-rich diet can help curb the greenhouse gases that fuel climate change...and that’s good for everyone’s health. Here’s our guide to plant-based meats.
For starters, beans are plant proteins, so they’re easier on the planet than red meat, poultry, and dairy. And they’re vitamin and mineral overachievers. It’s not just fiber and protein. Beans are also packed with potassium, magnesium, folate, zinc, and iron. Is that a bargain, or what?
We looked for (and tasted!) the best plant-based "cheeses," lower-fat dairy cheeses like fresh mozzarella or goat, and lower-fat versions of cheddar, Swiss, etc. Here's a look at our top picks.
Experts estimate that even if all fossil fuel emissions stopped instantly, the world’s food system would still put us on track to exceed the Paris Climate Agreement’s goal of only a 1.5°C rise in global temperature by 2100. Here’s how your diet can make you—and the planet—healthier.
What’s in your yogurt cup? Cultured milk? Oats? Almonds? Soy? Coconut with pea protein? Our 8-step guide to the best yogurts applies to them all. Keep reading for our take on the latest probiotic, lower-sugar, and plant-based yogurts.
