Reuters recently reported that a group of executives from biotech giants including Monsanto, Dow Chemical and DuPont, are creating a campaign targeted at changing public opinion about genetically modified organisms. "The big biotech firms are still working out details of their plan, but it will likely have a large social media component," the company executives said. "The group will focus on conveying what it says are the many benefits of biotech crops."

Squash belong to two main families: winter squash, which is characterized by its hard shell, and summer squash, which has a soft, edible skin. Summer squash produces prolifically all summer long, providing plenty of starchy freshness for summertime barbeques, salads and breakfast breads. Winter squash has a longer growing season and requires ample growing space and warmth in the summer. However, growing winter squash is well worth the effort, as just a few squash can provide several pounds of food. Use our guide on how to grow squash and get squashed this gardening season! 

If you'd rather get stabbed with a pencil than sport a tank top these days, it's time for an arm-toning intervention. These moves will give you tight, sexy arms by sculpting muscles for sultry shape. What they won't do, however, is remove any fat from the region—no single exercise can accomplish that. To trim down excess bulge, you'll need to lose weight all over by eating fewer calories and fitting regular cardio workouts into your schedule. With a combination of weight loss and these super-effective toning moves, you'll want to show off your fabulous arms in no time. 

If you're an omnivore who loves a good steak, you probably already understand that grass-fed beef has more flavor than conventionally raised beef and is healthier.  You've probably also had a great aged steak at a steakhouse, but unless you have access to an uncommonly good butcher, you haven't been able to find or buy an aged, grass-fed steak—until now.

Dog lovers are a dedicated lot. We tend to treat our pups with the utmost care and spare no expense when it comes to our furry friends’ health and happiness. That’s why so many of us tend to buy all-natural and organic dog food and treats. If it’s good enough for us, it’s good enough for our wiggly, furry buds.

"If you eat, you're an investor." That's the motto of a startup called Credibles that aims to bring a crowdfunding model to all sorts of food businesses. 

Strawberries are popping up in local markets, but there are many more ways to enjoy these sweet treats than using them in desserts or eating them plain. We love the idea of using fruit in savory dishes, so give it a try with strawberries. There are many tasty ways to integrate this sexy, vitamin-rich fruit into your daily menus... particularly when it comes to Meatless Monday!

A new, free mobile app aims to help reduce the impact of food waste. The numbers on food waste are staggering: The EPA cites that more than 33 million tons of edible food end up in U.S. landfills each year; and nearly half of the food produced in the world—some 2 billion tons every year—goes uneaten.

Welcome to this week's installment of From Our Friends, our weekly roundup where we highlight some of our favorite posts from the past week and more from our friends and partners around the web. This week's edition includes articles on brain food, how to clean a pacifier, which leafy greens are best, how to de-stress at work, the health benefits of cinnamon, DIY flower planters and a 4 step natural remedy for acne.

More than 1,000 plant varieties are found in the allium family, which includes garlic, onions, leeks, chives and several decorative flowers. Alliums have been cultivated for decorative and edible uses as far back as 1594, and wild varieties have been foraged for millennia. The allium family provides at least one of the staple foods in nearly every culture, as onions, garlic and their relatives often provide depth to nearly any savory (and some sweet) dish. Check out our guide on amazing alliums to learn more about the different plant types and how to grown and use them!

When it comes to natural skincare, you don’t need a bunch of expensive products to look gorgeous. All you need is food. Well, the right foods. When applied topically, certain organic foods can feed your skin, leaving you feeling all over moisturized and refreshed. Some foods can even cure skin irritations, like redness, dryness and eczema. Others can prevent and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Keep a supply of these five foods on hand for naturally sexy skin.

Are you a lover of all things pasta but are trying to cut back on the carbohydrate overload? Vegetable pasta may not sound very interesting, but you'd be surprised what a little change in shape and the addition of a delicious pasta sauce can do to an otherwise neutral-tasting vegetable. The spiralizer is an incredibly useful addition to your kitchen appliance cabinet, as it lets you enjoy pasta in the most nutritious, figure-friendly and delicious way possible. Step away from the boiling water and discover just what a zucchini and some strategic cutting can add to your dietary arsenal. Enjoy!

As the world turns in the West, we are becoming more and more aware of the negative impact our consumer problem-solving mentality has on the environment and humanity's future. It is becoming increasingly important that we be on the lookout for ways to creatively upcycle and begin to practice fostering a pragmatic do-it-yourself philosophy. And one fun-tastic way to do both is with your approach to gardening. More specifically, with container gardening, by making (and repurposing) your own pots and planters.

As ever-popular Tex Mex is slowly but surely being replaced by traditional, authentic Mexican cuisine, both in recipes and in restaurants, the time has come to take a look at some of our favorite "Mexican" cocktails. Frozen and flavored margaritas may be featured on almost every Mexican drink menu, but as summer approaches, take a look at some of these refreshing, traditional Mexican bebidas.

Anyone who has taken a long run in the punishing heat or completed a spinning class in a blazing hot gym knows that hydration is incredibly important. And while we all know that hydrating before a workout is essential, we can forget how important it is to rehydrate after a workout, too.

Despite recent news that the nation's top fast-food restaurant menu items aren't getting healthier, even though many of them boast "healthy" menu upgrades, lurking in the wings are the rising number healthy fast-food options.