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'Fed Up:' A must-see documentary that connects the dots about food

The soon-to-be-released documentary is a call to action to join the battle that must be won to ensure that today’s children live long, healthy lives.




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Woman collects 2.4 tons of trash on Nova Scotia beaches in 1 year

In just a year, Karen Jenner has collected 2.4 tons of trash on beaches in Nova Scotia.




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Those hotel mini soaps and shampoo bottles will soon be history

California joins some hotel chains in banning tiny toiletries.




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5 not-so-ordinary fruits in season now

Apples are the go-to fall fruit, but if you want a little variety in your fruit bowl, fill it with these other seasonal fruits.




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Why is whole fruit healthier than a smoothie?

Blending or juicing fruit makes it much easier for your body to access their carbs and calories, which is the opposite of what most people want from a smoothie.




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What's the difference between peaches, nectarines and apricots?

These stone fruits look and taste similar, but they're not always interchangeable in recipes.




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How to spot the perfect plum

From color to firmness, follow these four tips for picking a ripe, juicy plum every time.




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Toyota Prius: Latest status symbol for the wealthy?

Is green transportation a new status symbol? The affordable hybrid is favored by America’s richest drivers, especially in California.




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Do green cars lead to more driving? Not to worry.

Wonks have long cautioned that people will celebrate their high-mpg vehicles by spending more time behind the wheel.




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Guess which cars are magnets for speeding tickets? (Hint: It's not the Ferraris)

Corvettes and Vipers aren't getting stopped by police. It's the much more mild-mannered cars that attract attention.




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New York Auto Show 2015: What's hot and green

Crossovers are in, but they're dropping weight, pushing fuel economy and adding hybrid drives.




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Why our yearbook photos are all smiles now

Serious expressions were the rage a century ago, but shifts in society changed things.



  • Arts & Culture

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How to watch the Delta Aquarids and summer’s other minor meteors

Why not take this opportunity to view six other meteor showers this summer?




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When it comes to biodiversity, Alabama's Fern Cave is an under-the-radar hot spot

Fern Cave hosts a wealth of species, including the largest colony in the world of endangered gray bats and many other species.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Cooking with Chef A: Easy apricot chicken

Video: Watch and learn how to make a delicious apricot chicken.




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Imported hot sauces may contain lead

About 16 percent of hot sauces tested from Mexico and South America had lead in them. If you’re concerned about the lead in your hot sauce, try making your own.




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Arsenic in rice not a risk over short term

Levels of arsenic in rice appear to be too low to pose health risks over the short term.




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Why are white potatoes excluded from the WIC program?

Funding for many fresh fruits and vegetables increased with the new guidelines, but white potatoes have been excluded. Why?




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FDA can ignore taking action on overuse of antibiotics in livestock if it wants, says court

Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it.




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Nutella asks FDA to say it's not dessert

The makers of the mostly chocolate and sugar product want it reclassified. The FDA wants to know what the public thinks about that.




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Even Plato wrote about celebrity chefs

Who knew that one of the founders of Western philosophy had a favorite chef?




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How to not accidentally order a $3,750 wine

There's a simple rule for ordering from a wine list that will help you avoid any embarrassment.




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'Organic' spotlights Hudson Valley farmers and chefs with stunning photography

Part work of art, part tribute to farmers who love the earth they work, this new book deserves to be out where people can see it.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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New York chef offers broth in to-go cups

We almost lost the art of making true broth, but it has had a massive revival. Now, you can even enjoy it on the streets of New York.




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Meet the Cronut and 7 other hybrid desserts

Maybe you’re aware of the croissant-donut mash-up, but have you heard of the Townie or the Mallomac?




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Chipotle promotes its vegan Sofritas to meat eaters

Meant to satisfy vegans and carnivores, the shredded organic tofu filling is now available at all Chipotle restaurants.




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McDonald's chicken will soon be antibiotic-free

The fast-food chain will source chicken that hasn't been given unnecessary antibiotics, and will also offer hormone-free milk.




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Chipotle's food is GMO-free, starting now

The restaurant chain known for sourcing free-range meats and organic ingredients ups its game by sourcing GMO-free ingredients.




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Go ahead, order the least expensive bottle of wine on the menu

Restaurants are on to our wine ordering habits, so the cheapest bottle of wine on the list may really just be the best value.




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For Mother's Day, a steamy romance novel starring … Colonel Sanders?

The downloadable romance novel "Tender Wings of Desire" from KFC is free. But how does Rob Lowe fit into all of this?



  • Arts & Culture

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Restaurant 'surge pricing' is much ado about nothing

The headlines say surge pricing, but in reality, what Bob it's an early bird special for fine dining.




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Parents, 'No loud children allowed' policies are about you, not your kids

A California restaurant asks families with loud children to leave.




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Biodynamic wine: Not just for hippies

Many people still don't know what biodynamic means, but wines grown biodynamically are popular with the experts.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Wine: DeLoach Pinot Noir Rosé

A certified organic and biodynamic rosé that will go great with your summer meals.




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Does bottled water need an expiration date?

Your water won't 'go bad' after that date, but there are good reasons it's on the bottle.




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Do potatoes and toast pose a cancer risk?

Cooking starchy food at high temps for a long time can produce acrylamide, a chemical that may cause cancer.




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Got seeds to share? Here's your network

At Global Seed Network's peer-to-peer online network, people can share rare and heirloom seeds for free.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Sautéing? Olive oil may not be your best choice

It all has to do with the smoke point of the oil.




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AltCarExpo: Not just for alt-car fans

The free AltCarExpo will give Southern Californians a look at the latest greener cars -- and car-free modes of transport.



  • Arts & Culture

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Los Angeles Auto Show preview: Hot hatches, hybrids and electric vehicles

The LA show, opening this week, features some intriguing green concept cars...headed for production. Are you ready for a compact hybrid Lexus, a 170-mpg VW and




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Scientists discover 'monster' black hole that 'should not even exist'

Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a monster black hole larger than thought possible.




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Hubble takes snapshots of interstellar comet as it careens by Earth

Scientists say C/2019 Q4 is a comet from another galaxy.




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Scientists unravel the mysteries of 'cotton candy' planets

Scientists are studying new data from the Hubble telescope showing that planets with the density of cotton candy exist and they're called Super-Puffs.




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NASA mission discovers first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet

NASA's Planet Hunter, TESS, discovered its first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet called TOI 700 d, located 100 light-years away.




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We just got a treasure trove of photos of the 'dark' side of the moon

China releases a massive batch of images from its mission to the far side of the moon.




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The hottest planet ever detected rips molecules apart and acts like a star

KELT-9b's star-like qualities include melting iron and smashing hydrogen molecules, meaning this is not a habitable place.




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What we're learning about Arrokoth, formerly known as Ultima Thule

NASA has released 'astonishing' results from the first up-close flyby of a Kuiper Belt space rock.




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Why not retire to the Holiday Inn?

Hotel living combined with extreme minimalism could be an interesting lifestyle choice.




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It's not just old people who are digitally illiterate

People of every age are generating and circulating misinformation and lies, not just baby boomers.




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Baby boomers are going to face another problem: The baby bust

As Maine goes, so goes the the rest of the country, at least in terms of aging.



  • Fitness & Well-Being