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Strawberry recall: hepatitis A, Salmonella, and how to protect your family
Strawberries hold the unfortunate distinction of being both the number one Dirty Dozen produce item for pesticide residues and one of the most dramatically recalled fruits in recent U.S. history.
Green bean recall: canned, frozen, and fresh safety risks explained
In early 2025, nearly 200,000 cans of Good & Gather Cut Green Beans sold at Target stores across 21 states were recalled due to potential foreign object contamination. The FDA
Farm to table: how far does your produce travel and why it matters
The average piece of produce in the United States travels approximately 1,500 miles from farm to plate. Lettuce grown in Salinas Valley, California reaches an East Coast grocery store in
PFAS in food: what forever chemicals mean for the produce you eat
In 2026, the Environmental Working Group reported that PFAS, the synthetic compounds known as forever chemicals, were detected on 63% of Dirty Dozen produce samples. Weeks later, the EPA added
Celery recall: what you need to know about celery safety
In April 2025, Duda Farm Fresh Foods recalled Marketside Celery Sticks sold at Walmart stores across 28 states and Washington, D.C. after a routine sample by the Georgia Department of
Kale recalls and leafy greens safety: what you need to know
In July 2025, a single recall event covered 30 different produce items across four states and Washington, D.C. The list included kale, bok choy, collard greens, cilantro, dill, lettuce, parsley,
Stress eating and the spring reset: how home growing can help
Stress eating is one of the most common and least effectively addressed eating patterns in nutrition counselling. It is not a willpower problem, a character flaw, or a knowledge deficit.
Amaranth: the complete-protein green hiding in your garden
Amaranth occupies an unusual nutritional position: it is one of the few plants that provides a complete protein profile, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids in proportions that
Tatsoi health benefits: the superfood green most people have never tried
Tatsoi is a Chinese cabbage variety (Brassica rapa var. narinosa) that looks like a miniature bok choy arranged in a rosette pattern, with dark green, spoon-shaped leaves and a mild,
Sorrel nutrition: health benefits, flavor, and how to use it
Sorrel is the herb that tastes like lemon but grows like a weed. Its sharp, citrusy flavor comes from oxalic acid, the same compound that gives rhubarb its pucker and