I didn’t want a plant-based diet to work. But when Eric and I gave it a try, the results in our bloodwork—and in how we felt—were undeniable. Eric’s long-high “genetic” cholesterol dropped into normal range, my inherited lipoprotein(a) cut in half, and our energy soared. We’re not fully vegan, but eating this way most of the time has transformed our health.

Is diet soda harmless—or quietly harming your health? From hidden ingredients to conflicting studies, here’s why I ditched it (and what I drink instead).

At my local grocery store, I found 36 types of Oreo—but only 6 types of produce at the farmers market. Here’s what that says about our food system.

From my grandmother’s pernil to my husband’s whole-hog restaurant, pork has always been part of my life. But tasting the difference between small farm pork and grocery store pork changed how I think about meat. Here’s why choosing local, sustainable sources matters—for our health, communities, and the planet.