How To Get Your Vitamin D From Mushrooms

Most people get their vitamin D from the sun, but what do you do when you can’t get enough sunshine? Many rely on vitamin D supplements, but can eating mushrooms be an option? There are a few things to know...

Chef, I’m Going Plant-Based. What Can I Eat?

Many people considering a plant-based diet initially focus on what they can’t eat. Here we explore the huge range of what you can eat, including several substitutes to use to make your old favorites.

How Strict Does My Plant-Based Diet Need To Be?

Will a tiny bit of oil really hurt you? Can a whole food, plant-based diet be followed just part time? These questions and others are answered by Dr. Thomas Campbell.

How to Start a Sustainable At-Home Garden

Sustainable gardening is great for the planet and for your health, there’s no doubt about that, but the endeavor can feel a little daunting at first. Have no fear, though: these practical tips will help you acquire green thumb status this growing season!

The Inside Scoop on Applying for a Community Grant

Here are some tips and tricks to submit the best possible application for a CNS Community Grant

15 Plant-Based Easter Brunch Recipe Ideas

Who doesn’t love brunch? From sweet to savory and everything in between, mix and match Easter brunch recipes like Carrot Cake Oatmeal Pancakes, Three Bean Salad with Roasted Potatoes, and decadent Chocolate Doughnuts for a meal that is sure to please everyone. A whole food, plant-based Easter menu filled with so much flavor, you won’t … Continued

5 Greta Thunberg-Inspired Ways To Be an Environmentalist

History was made in 2019 when 17-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts combating climate change. She subsequently won TIME’s 2019 Person of the Year for her environmental activism. Greta is known for being a headstrong environmentalist, but what many people don’t know is that she is … Continued

5 Reasons to Forage for Plant-Based Food

In an effort to get to know the environment around him, one man finds a way to not only learn about his surroundings but feed himself and find community.

Whole Food, Plant-Based Thanksgiving Menu Ideas Plus Tips & Tricks

Cooking plant-based for Thanksgiving may seem intimidating, but with our helpful guide of tips, tricks, and recipes, we think you’re more than up for the task!

6 Inflammation-Fighting Foods Plus Recipe Ideas

Incorporate these inflammation-fighting foods into your diet, and take stock of how you feel. Inflammation doesn’t have to be an inevitable burden you must learn to cope with.

Home Composting Made Simple — Compost Guide With Tips for Beginners

Rather than sending kitchen and garden waste to a landfill, composting is an easy way to turn waste into rich, wonderful soil. By following a few tips, you can have a happy, healthy compost bin and yard.

Step-By-Step Guide on How to Create a Square Foot Garden

Learn the easiest, most productive method of gardening without the weeds, work, and waste of a traditional row garden! The Square Foot Gardening (SFG) Method is a condensed method of gardening that uses less water, soil, space, and fewer tools.

9 Ways to be a More Sustainable Grocery Shopper

Now that you’ve greened your diet, it’s time to give your grocery shopping an eco-friendly makeover.

How to Make Quick-Pickled Vegetables

Here’s all you need to know about two-ingredient quick-pickled veggies, the most vibrant condiment your fridge has ever met.

Square Foot Gardening Method – Growing Food at Home and Beyond

The Square Foot Gardening method saves gardeners time, effort, tools, space and water. Additional benefits include virtually no weeds and no digging!

Sprouting 101 – How to Sprout Beans and Seeds

Sprouted seeds, beans, and grains have tremendous health benefits. While you can often find them at the grocery store, growing your own at home is so easy you’ll wonder why you didn’t start sprouting years ago.

How to Stock Your Plant-Based Kitchen for a Pandemic

Having a well-stocked kitchen can provide a sense of safety and control when faced with a pandemic. A bit of knowledge and preparation go a long way at the grocery store these days, allowing you to prepare healthy, immune-boosting recipes for approximately two weeks between trips to the store.

8 Easy Plant-Based Soup Recipes With Immune-Boosting Power

Adding immunity-boosting foods to our diet is a natural and healthy way to strengthen our immune system. Soup is a quick and convenient dish that can be packed with phytonutrients and antioxidants.

7-Day Immune System Boost

Join our 7-Day Immune Boosting Challenge! Every day for a week, check out these key tips, plant-based recipes, and resources to help strengthen your immune system and stay healthy.

Chasing Away the COVID Blues: Coping Strategies at Home

While it may feel overwhelming to think of everything we can’t do and can’t control during this COVID-19 pandemic, the fact is there is quite a bit we can do that is good for ourselves and others. It’s just a matter of exploring and at times refocusing.

Plant-Based Cooking: How to Make 2 Immune Boosting Recipes

Evelisse Capó, PharmD, along with her daughter Sheriza, demonstrates how to make immune boosting, nutrient-dense recipes to share with your family and friends. Throughout this video you will also learn about foods and tips on how to boost your immune system. In light of the current coronavirus we are thinking about your families and your … Continued

What Can I Eat to Help Fight Depression and Anxiety?

You likely know that stress, anxiety, and depression reduce the presence of good bacteria in your gut, leading to gastrointestinal distress. But did you know the state of your gut can affect your mental health?

Take Back Your Power: Immunity-Boosting Foods and Tips

Learn how you can take control, strengthen your immune system, and remain strong and healthy through these uncertain times.

How Does Nutrition Affect the Immune System?

What you eat plays a big role in how well your immune system is able to wage war against invading viruses. Here’s what you can do to make sure yours is in top shape and ready for action.