Champagne is nice, but there’s no better way to kick-start the New Year than with wellness! While many of us are fairly vigilant in our commitment to clean, organic, healthy products and lifestyle choices, there’s something about a brand new year that inspires us to renew, ...read more

Natural food supermarket chain Whole Foods Market says it's pulling salad bar to-go containers after a study found it ranked worst of five major grocery chains for chemicals in the packaging. The coated paper hot bar containers were used because they were biodegradable, but ...read more

It’s true that the imperative to practice mindfulness might feel like the latest trend in the wellness world, but the reality is that mindfulness is an ancient tradition from the Eastern world. Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment and experiencing your ...read more

Del Taco has announced the expansion of its plant-based Beyond Tacos to 21 Southern California restaurants. The tacos, which feature plant-based crumbles from vegan meat innovator Beyond Meat, will be available in stores in 16 locations in San Diego and five in Los Angeles, ...read more

For those not in the habit of cooking every day, coming up with a unique, delicious, healthy meal the whole family will love can seem like a major hurdle that makes takeout look like a blessing. But dinnertime doesn't need to be overwhelming – the secret comes from capitalizing ...read more

If you’ve ever been to Fiji you’re sure to have tried kava. It’s the national drink and it’s sold and consumed everywhere. It’s used in Fijian ceremonies and drank daily by locals. On the island, it’s known as yaqona, or by its colonial nickname “grog," but no matter what you ...read more

It's no secret that nonstick pans are far from the best choice in the kitchen. Most nonstick cookware is coated in perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which not only emit toxic fumes when overheated but also can flake off into your food (double yuck). Recent studies have shown ...read more

Apple cider vinegar should be a staple in both your pantry and medicine cabinet. It has so many benefits for whatever ails you and also serves as a fabulous acid addition to all your favorite recipes. But not all brands are created equal. In fact, the quality can vary like that ...read more