(Ocean Robbins) In January 1961, voice actor Mel Blanc was driving on Sunset Boulevard when he had a head-on collision and fractured his legs and pelvis. He went into a coma from which it appeared he might not emerge.
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Plant-Based Families: How to Navigate Healthy Eating in a Household
(Ocean Robbins) Do you ever worry about the health of the people you love — and wish they ate healthier food? If you’ve tried to help others move in a positive direction, has it ever felt as if you were banging your head against a brick wall?
Good Food = Good Mood: The Nutrition and Mental Health Connection
(Ocean Robbins) As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are also experiencing another health challenge: an assault on our mental health. Anxiety is high, and many people are cooped up at home and knocked off their normal routines. Plus, many of us face a loss of control, financial stress, increased social isolation, or even the specter of too much time with family members or roommates, who may be easier to get along with when we have more breathing room.
Smart Immunity: How Diet and Lifestyle Can Help You Stay Healthy in the Time of COVID-19
(Ocean Robbins) A massive body of evidence tells us that our diet and lifestyle choices can influence how our bodies respond to illness. In the time of COVID-19, this wisdom for staying healthy is more important than ever.
The Truth About Chocolate: How to Choose Healthy and Ethically Produced Cacao Products
(Ocean Robins) For many people, chocolate is one of the special pleasures in life. It tastes delicious, it’s connected to many favorite holidays, and it can immediately lift your mood. But what are the health effects (positive and negative) of chocolate? And can you enjoy it without contributing to slave labor and environmental degradation on cacao plantations? In this article, we’ll share the research on chocolate’s surprising health benefits, and how you can partake ethically and healthfully.
Everything You Need to Know About Natural Flavors
(Ocean Robbins) Chances are that you’ve seen the words “natural flavors” on numerous foods and beverages you picked up, regardless of their level of subjective healthiness. But what are “natural flavors” — and are they safe to eat?
A Plant-Based Diet for Beginners: What to Eat, Benefits, & How to Succeed
(Ocean Robbins) Eating a plant-based diet is one of the healthiest things you can do for your body and the environment. And as plant-based diets increase in popularity and acceptance, more and more people are turning to them. Curious about a plant-based diet? Discover what to eat and avoid, plant-based diet benefits for your health and the environment, and ways to implement it into your life for optimal success.
Pesticides in Food: What You Should Know and Why it Matters
(Ocean Robbins) Pesticides are so widely used in our food system that it’s easy to assume that they must be safe. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. So what’s the truth about pesticides in food? Are any safe for you? Which ones are most dangerous to you and the environment? And what can you do to reduce your exposure?
Non-Dairy Ice Cream: Is It Better For You?
(Ocean Robbins) Ice cream isn’t exactly a health food, but are non-dairy ice creams any better for you? This article looks at the pros and cons of cows’ milk and vegan ice creams, answering the question of what the healthiest choice is when it comes to soft frozen desserts.