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Whole Foods' John Mackey on Obamacare, fascism and capitalism's moral code

The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Grocery survey results show interest in organics still growing

Check out this infographic, which breaks down the importance of organic food, how mobile usage affects purchasing, food labels and more.




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5 reasons you should switch to beeswax candles

Did you know you could be polluting the air in your house by burning candles? Learn more here.




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Introducing healthy potato chips

The biggest problem with potato chips is the oil they are fried in, but this company uses quality coconut oil!




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Kombucha soda: A fizzy drink without anything extra

Delightfully fizzy and well-flavored, these kombucha sodas are a healthy choice.




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Coupon clipping: Natural and organic printable coupons for May 2014

Free printable coupons plus recipe ideas to use them to make cooking at home a little easier.




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Join the 10-day social media Organic-Palooza

The Organic Trade Association is hosting an online organic discussion and inviting everyone to participate in the #OrganicFestival.




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Black bean spaghetti and other tasty gluten-free options

You can still enjoy a wide variety of pasta dishes while following a special diet with these suggestions.




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What is arsenic and why is it bad for you?

Found in everything from rice to apple juice, arsenic can be a serious health concern, but how worried should you be? Here's what you need to know.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What is fatigability?

Fatigability is a way to measure how fast you get tired.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Just seeing nature may curb unhealthy cravings

If you have an outdoor view, you're getting the benefit of Mother Nature.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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8 good things that happen when you get older

From fewer migraines to more self-esteem, there are so many mental and physical benefits to growing old.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to know if you have insomnia

There are lots of causes for sleepless nights, but it helps to know if it's insomnia or not. Thankfully, there are natural ways to get back on track.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What is brown fat and can it help you lose weight?

Researchers are studying brown fat's calorie-burning power and how it might help ward off obesity and diabetes.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Everything you want to know about Lyme disease

What is Lyme disease? Here's where you are more likely to get it and the symptoms to look for if you're concerned.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Exercise after 40 may be the most crucial

Proper exercise may lengthen telomeres, which are linked to longevity.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Men and women feel pain differently

Several studies reveal how each gender responds — and it has a lot to do with what's causing the pain and if it has happened before.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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5 ways to beat fall allergies

Fall allergies always seem to pack a wallop. Here's how you can find relief.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What is 'social jet lag' and is it making you sick?

If you're sleeping in on the weekends, you might be setting yourself up for a host of chronic health issues.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How changes in barometric pressure affect the human body

From your blood pressure to your vision, here's how barometric pressure might affect you.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Smile! Optimism is good for your health

Turn that frown upside-down if you want to improve your health and live longer.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Prevent memory loss by protecting your hearing and vision

Hearing aids and cataract surgery can slow mental decline, say new studies.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Americans are taking fish antibiotics because they can't afford to see a doctor

Taking fish antibiotics instead of human drugs is a creative solution when money is tight, but it could lead to dangerous consequences.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What kind of tired are you?

Knowing the difference and making a simple change might help you stay awake.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 lifestyle changes that could significantly lessen your cancer risk

Experts believe that between one-third and one-half of cancers are preventable. Here's what you can do.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Your car as food dehydrator

Why drive when you can dehydrate? Discover the fruit dehydrator you already own. It's parked on your street.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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A library for locavores

A San Francisco eatery keeps a lending library of cookbooks.




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Weekend reads: New Jersey diner serves local food, a huge beer festival and more

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.




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Atlantic City restaurant goes sustainable and local

Nero's Grill at Caesars is changing the gambling town's image by sourcing sustainably.




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Eataly: New York City's divine Italian eating emporium

This shrine to Italian food must be experienced, but try to get there early. (And if they have the spinach ravioli in a lemon butter sauce, be sure to order it.




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It's Maryland Wine Week

In Maryland, local restaurants and retailers will be featuring state wines through June 12, 2011.




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Restaurants: Village Whiskey in Philadelphia

Iron Chef Jose Garces’ whiskey bar in the Rittenhouse Square section of Philadelphia serves a sustainable burger and fries that are worth the wait.




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Restaurant review: New York City's Gramercy Tavern

Our food blogger visits the locally inspired restaurant that has been nominated for a James Beard Award for Best Chef in NYC.




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Show your love for your favorite green restaurant

Vote in the People’s Choice 2012 Green Plate Awards sponsored by The Nature Conservancy for your favorite sustainable restaurant in select regions.




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On NYC's High Line, the food carts serve sustainable fare

Our food blogger and her family find plenty of sustainable choices to munch on high above the New York City streets.




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Does Shake Shack live up to the hype?

When you want a good, sustainable, quick burger and fries, the Shake Shack is a great option. The Shake Shack is a growing chain of restaurants that started as




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Philadelphia's Franklin Fountain scoops up locally made ice cream

Fresh and delicious, the ice cream from this popular Old City, Philadelphia store is worth the wait.




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Join MNN and Earth911 for a Greener Holiday

Earth911 is hosting a week-long series of Google+ Hangouts to encourage everyone to make eco-friendly choices during the holiday season. You're invited!




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Can McDonald's keep its fish supply sustainable?

McDonald's adopts the Marine Stewardship Council’s blue ecolabel for its Filet-O-Fish. Will high demand for the sandwich create an overfishing problem?




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Why more people are eating guinea pigs in the U.S.

Eating guinea pig is now a growing trend in the U.S., and activists say it's better for the environment than beef.




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Ellen Page talks freegan lifestyle on 'Conan'

Actress, currently starring in the eco-thriller 'The East,' describes freeganism and her experiences on an eco-village studying permaculture.



  • Arts & Culture

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5 ideas to green your all-white-attire affair

Ideas to green a white attire dinner that is all the rage.




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'Bless This Food' offers 160 ancient and contemporary graces

This book with blessings from many cultures and religions will make practicing gratitude for food, family and friends a renewed experience.




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How much do you spend on lunch?

Even dining out for lunch twice a week can really add up.




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This 'energetically independent' tiny house is shaped like a cross

Formed by two wood-clad shipping containers, Skit 2014 is the ideal living arrangement for eremitic types who don't mind ladders and composting toilets.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Soon, you'll be able to eat the food packaging too

WikiPearl is an edible shell that wraps around food and complements the flavor. It’s meant to take the place of throwaway packaging, but it poses a challenge.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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The only Labor Day recipes you'll need

Please the crowd at the pool, the park or in your backyard with our healthy, farmers market-focused recipes.




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Worrying about kitchen fans is exhausting

We treat it like it's as 'routine as poutine,' but 'misteaks' will come back and bite us in the rump roast.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Fish, mercury, and the FDA

Thanks to Jeremy Piven, mercury poisoning is finally getting some much-needed attention. The Entourage actor detailed his ordeal with mercury poisoning — from



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Are you poisoning your family with fish?

Are you poisoning your family with fish? That is the essence of the question that one San Franciscan man recently took it upon himself to answer.