Trash or Treasure? It depends on who you ask or how you upcycle it. If you find yourself asking, ” What is upcycling?” Don’t worry—you came to the right place.  Upcycling is a fascinating concept that is gaining momentum in the realm of sustainability. It involves transforming old, unwanted items or cosmetically imperfect produce into... The post What is Upcycling Food? How Does it Help the Planet? appeared first on made to sustain ..read more

Over the years, plenty of plant based diet documentaries have come out across streaming platforms. Some good ones really explain the benefits of a vegan diet and its impact on chronic diseases, and some discuss the impacts of animal agriculture on climate change. While some other documentaries are just nonsensical.  Documentaries can be a powerful... The post The Best and Worst Plant Based Diet Documentaries [2024] appeared first on made to sustain ..read more

Walk into any grocery store, and you’ll see more produce variety than you would have seen twenty years ago. Modern food supply chains deceive us into believing that our favorite produce is available all year round. But the truth is, these fruits and vegetables are delivered worldwide to meet the consumer demand for year-round fresh... The post Seasonal Produce Guide: Fruits and Vegetables by Seasonality appeared first on made to sustain ..read more

Meal Prep Videos always seem to go viral. But between purchasing plastic containers in bulk, the toxicity of plastics, and the expensive aesthetic containers, one common thread seems to be missing. How can you meal prep with eco-friendly containers? And which are the best non-toxic food storage containers? If you’re meal prepping, it’s inevitable you’ll... The post The Best Non-Toxic & Eco-Friendly Food Storage Containers appeared first on made to sustain ..read more

Although most people think about soup with fall or winter, there are still a couple of weeks of cold weather in early spring that are deserving of a soup day. I’m convinced the perfect recipe for a cold spring night is a cannellini bean and leek soup. The seasonal leeks are freshly available at your... The post Healthy Cannellini Bean and Leek Soup Recipe [Vegetarian] appeared first on made to sustain ..read more

For centuries, cultures around the globe have recognized the powerful link between food and well-being. This age-old wisdom is now gaining renewed attention through the food as medicine movement. But what is the food as medicine movement? It’s a movement that advocates for a shift in healthcare. It places a greater emphasis on the use... The post Food as Medicine: Rethinking Health Through What We Eat appeared first on made to sustain ..read more

To make cold brew coffee, all you need is cold water and fresh coffee grounds.  The process is simple, but it requires double the grounds to brew a stronger brew. Cold brew coffee tastes great, but it does use a lot more coffee than you would expect. But now that you’re coffee supply is dwindling,... The post Can Reuse Cold Brew Coffee Grounds? Hint: Twice Isn’t Nice appeared first on made to sustain ..read more

What’s something that’s used for fifteen minutes but lasts forever? When it’s framed this way, disposable plastic utensils seem like a complete waste. While they offer the benefit of convenience, not having to wash them or worry about them vamoosing, there are options available that are better for the environment.  If you’ve ever ordered takeout... The post The Best Eco Friendly Compostable and Disposable Utensils appeared first on made to sustain ..read more

There’s a secret compound in your broccoli. Maybe your kale, too. It’s a compound called sulforaphane. It’s been gaining popularity over the past few years and, more recently, in the form of sulforaphane supplements. Sulforaphane is a naturally occurring plant compound that plays an important role in quite a few metabolic pathways. It has been... The post Sulforaphane Supplements from Sprouts: Benefits for Health appeared first on made to sustain ..read more

Delivered! You just got your order of supplements in the mail. These health-promising capsules are filled with some super compound, guaranteed to deliver you the fountain of youth, a full head of luscious hair, or the ability to give you super intense focus. One thing you notice is that the compounds have vegetarian capsules. This... The post What are Vegetarian Capsules Made of? Gelatin vs Vegetable appeared first on made to sustain ..read more