Food & Nutrition

Expectations for a Sugar-Free Month

What to Expect When You Give Up Sugar for a Month

It seems easy to skip over the candy, baked goods, and sodas, but it’s more complicated than you might think. Here are some common things to expect when you give...

No Sugar Challenge

How and Why to Do a 30 Day No Sugar Challenge

There are lots of reasons to eliminate sugar from your life long-term, or to challenge yourself to avoid sugar for a shorter term, like a no-sugar month. Here are a...

What Sugar Labels Actually Mean

Decoding Food Labels: Sugar Labeling and What I...

Sugar-free, unsweetened, and no sugar added all have different meanings. This article will break down what each sugar claim means, so that you can make more informed purchasing decisions that...

Easy At-Home Sustainability Tips

7 Swaps for a More Sustainable Home

Here are seven ways to reduce environmental burden that we generate in our homes, with simple trades that work as well or better than the chemical-laden or single-use versions.

Sneaky Places Sugar Hides in Your Groceries

Sneaky Places Sugar Hides in Your Groceries

Manufacturers add sugar to foods you wouldn’t expect. It’s always a good idea to check nutrition labels on everything you eat, and here’s a list of sugary foods to watch...

Ways to Combat the Mid-Afternoon Slump

Ways to Combat the Mid-afternoon Slump

Middle of the afternoon is the time when you can hear the coffee shop calling your name, and you find yourself rifling through your snack stash for a carb-loaded pick-me...