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Folate degradation in leafy greens: why freshness matters
Folate degradation in leafy greens: why freshness matters
Folate, the naturally occurring form of vitamin B9 found in food, is one of the most critically important and most... Read more...
Purslane: the omega-3 plant you can grow at home
Purslane: the omega-3 plant you can grow at home
Purslane is the most overlooked plant in Western gardens. It grows prolifically, has been eaten for thousands of years across... Read more...
Gardyn partners with Truemed to make fresh food more accessible with HSA/FSA savings
Gardyn partners with Truemed to make fresh food more accessible with HSA/FSA savings
Gardyn was built on a simple conviction: everyone deserves access to fresh, nutrient-dense food. Today, we are making that vision... Read more...
How much vitamin C does spinach lose between harvest and store?
How much vitamin C does spinach lose between harvest and store?
Spinach is one of the most nutritionally celebrated leafy greens in the American diet. It appears on the EWG Dirty... Read more...
Mini Broccoli yCube - personal-sized broccoli heads
Fibermaxxing and high-fiber plants you can grow at home
Fibermaxxing is the nutrition trend that has overtaken protein in 2026 search volume. PepsiCo’s CEO told analysts in late 2025... Read more...
Anti-inflammatory herbs you can grow at home
Anti-inflammatory herbs you can grow at home
Chronic low-grade inflammation is implicated in virtually every major non-communicable disease: cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, certain cancers,... Read more...
Salad recipes: how to build great salads and actually eat more vegetables
Salad recipes: how to build great salads and actually eat more vegetables
Most salad advice focuses on what to put in a salad. This guide covers something more fundamental: the structural principles... Read more...
Organic vs non-organic: what food science actually says
Organic vs non-organic: what food science actually says
As a food scientist, I get asked about organic vs non-organic produce constantly. It’s one of those topics where the... Read more...
Best plants to grow for gut health: gut microbiome diversity starts with plant diversity
Best plants to grow for gut health: gut microbiome diversity starts with plant diversity
For years, gut health has been reduced to shortcuts: more fiber, a probiotic gummy, a powder, a pill. But the... Read more...
LED grow lights: complete buyer’s guide for indoor plants and hydroponics
LED grow lights: complete buyer’s guide for indoor plants and hydroponics
Grow lights are the make-or-break factor for indoor plant success. Most homes do not have windows bright enough to sustain... Read more...
Mindful eating: how to actually pay attention to what you're eating
Mindful eating: how to actually pay attention to what you're eating
Mindful eating is one of those concepts that sounds simple, pay attention to what you’re eating, but is genuinely difficult... Read more...
How to dry herbs at home: the complete guide
How to dry herbs at home: the complete guide
Drying herbs is the most practical way to extend a bumper harvest, preserve woody herbs beyond their fresh window, and... Read more...