Diets

Learn the truth about inflammation, what an anti-inflammatory diet looks like, and seven foods that fight chronic inflammation in your body.

Feeling uninspired in the kitchen? Just about any plant-based recipe, new or tried-and-true, can be easily taken to the next level by adding a tasty and wholesome homemade sauce. Below we share some tips and tricks for crafting homemade sauce recipes that will inject inspiration and plenty of flavor whenever you need it. Plus, we’ll leave you with 7 of our favorite homemade sauces to add to your sauce recipe repertoire.

Feed a cold, and starve a fever. Or is it the other way around? It can be hard to separate fact from well-meaning fiction when it comes to preventing and recovering from colds and flu. But science has been busy, and now we have simple and powerful strategies to keep from catching a cold — and to suffer less and get better faster if we do. Here are five lifestyle strategies and seven superfoods proven to help keep you well during cold and flu season.

More people than ever before are interested in optimizing their health and eating in a way that can help to heal the planet. Riding and building this wave of commitment and goodwill, Food Revolution Network expanded our reach significantly. Here are some of our top accomplishments from 2022.

Hundreds of millions of people suffer from discomfort and disruption during their menstrual cycle because of excess prostaglandins and inflammation. But uncomfortable period symptoms don’t have to be a given. A number of nutrient-rich whole foods are proven to shorten period length, reduce pain, and decrease flow. Learn more about which foods can help reduce inflammation and contribute to feeling better during menstruation.

Winter is the season when many of us crave hearty, dense meals to provide our bodies (and spirits) with warmth and comfort. Instead of relying on animal products to satisfy your appetite for a hearty meal, choose local or seasonal produce such as squash and root vegetables. When paired with whole grains and legumes (both excellent sources of fiber and protein), they make for nourishing meals that can be enjoyed at family gatherings or as leftovers to satisfy and nourish you throughout the week. This article will give you helpful tips for creating healthy, whole food plant-based winter dinners, along with seven recipes to keep you cozy and cared for all winter long.

While food writers and chefs have snubbed the humble casserole for years, ordinary folks rely on it for easy and inexpensive dinners, potluck offerings, and crowd-pleasing comfort food. In this article, we explore the history, benefits, and drawbacks of traditional casserole recipes, and share seven healthy, plant-based versions of this ultimate “down-home” dish.

Food has a far-reaching impact on our well-being, extending beyond our physical health to our emotional state. Certain foods can trigger nostalgic memories and provide soul-fulfilling warmth and comfort. Unfortunately, many of these foods are often loaded with sodium, refined sugars, unhealthy fats, and animal products that cause harm to our health, leaving us feeling anything but comforted. So, is it possible to enjoy the same flavors and textures you know and love, while also supporting your physical and emotional health? In this article we’ll explore why that answer is, “Yes!” Plus, you’ll get seven plant-based comfort meal recipes that will wrap you in warmth and love!

There’s a food shortage going on that’s unlike anything we’ve seen in the last 40 years. Billions of people around the world are now chronically hungry, and tens of millions may face imminent famine and starvation. So what’s going on that’s different from years past? And what, if anything, can we do as individuals to begin to make a difference?

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints, often leading to fatigue, pain, stiffness, and impaired physical functioning. Medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or immune targeting agents like steroids are commonly used for treatment. But it turns out that lifestyle and nutritional changes can help a lot, too. In this article, you’ll discover how adopting a healthy diet and practicing good gut health can help alleviate some of the hallmark symptoms of RA.

You may have heard fiber is important, or that you need to eat more fiber. But why is fiber good for you? And how can you get enough fiber in your diet? Discover the health benefits of this essential nutrient. Plus, find out what the top fiber-rich foods are and get a sample meal plan to easily meet your optimal daily fiber intake.

Online recipes are often designed for families or groups of four or more people. But what about couples or singles who don’t want to cook large quantities of food or scale ingredient amounts for every meal? In this article, we provide seven delicious and nutrient-dense meals designed for couples, along with tips for grocery shopping and scaling recipes for two people.