This is a simple guacamole recipe, but an herbaceous surprise kicks it to a surprising level. Image Pickled Plum Here’s my 'trifecta' guacamole recipe with basil, parsley, and cilantro. It’s teeming with eye-opening freshness and gusto, coming from a lively mix of herbs, lime juice, and spicy jalapeno. With summer right around the corner, it’s time to bust out the patio furniture and start noshing on warm-weather fare: margaritas, grilled chow, and some freshly prepared chips ‘n’ dip. There is quite possibly no summer dip tastier and more versatile than guacamole. It oozes with ripeness and fi ..read more

This corn tortillas recipe is way easier than you would imagine.  Erik Dungan Don't knock it until you try it – making a corn tortillas recipe is easier than you think. But we get it, it's a slippery slope once you start down the DIY path. First, you probably bake a batch of cookies, right? Then, you might stop buying dinners that come in cans or boxes.  Next, perhaps you pickle a vegetable or two. When you discover just how simple it is to make healthier, cheaper and tastier food on your own, the possibilities are endless—even when it comes to something as confounding as a ..read more

*Our team independently evaluates and reviews products for the OA community. If you click on the links provided, we may receive compensation which helps to keep the lights on. Learn more.  General Mills claims that Cheerios are not produced with genetically modified ingredients, as stated on the label, but that raised eyebrows in recent years when it was discovered that Cheerios were contaminated with glyphosate. This, btw, is surprising because GMOs are genetically engineered to be resistant to glyphosate, aka, farmers can target weeds while leaving the resistant crops unaffected. Thus ..read more

Are probiotics for kids safe? Read on to get the science. Organic Authority Studio *Our team independently evaluates and reviews products for the OA community. If you click on the links provided, we may receive compensation which helps to keep the lights on. Learn more. If you’ve ever had a child who suffers from irregularity or other digestive issues, you know how disruptive this can be. As a mother of two — one with a history of toddler tummy issues — I understand this problem intimately. There is evidence that probiotics can help to support children’s gut health. We wanted to dig ..read more

*Our test kitchen independently evaluates and reviews products for the OA community. If you click on the links provided, we may receive compensation which helps to keep the lights on. Learn more.  You want to know how to keep your eggs from sticking, but you're iffy about nonstick cookware, we get it. It's no secret that most nonstick pans are far from the best choice in the kitchen. Here's how to keep your eggs from sticking to your cast iron or carbon steel cookware. Nonstick cookware not required. Read on. Unsplash Despite all of the confusing verbiage and non-toxic promises, most nons ..read more

*We independently evaluate and review products for the OA community. If you click on the links provided, we may receive compensation which helps to keep the lights on. Learn more.  If you’re looking into Alzheimer's prevention, it may make sense to first assess your risk. Questions to consider: Does Alzheimer's run in your family? Do you have diabetes?  If you answer yes to either, then you may be at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's later in life. The Surprising Link Between Mental Disorders and Alzheimer's But one study has lent more weight to yet another risk factor ..read more

The relationship between the body and the mind has been contemplated by poets, philosophers, and physicians throughout time. Keeping both the body and mind in excellent form helps strengthen their connection, but is one more essential than the other?  When it comes to overall health, mental fitness is not considered as often as it should be. Dr. Porter emphasizes the importance of this facet of our well-being. Milad Fakurian via Unsplash The Importance of Mental Fitness and Brain Health As a neuroscience expert who has spent a significant part of my career exploring the wonders of the hum ..read more

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has unveiled its annual Dirty Dozen list for 2024. It highlights the 12 non-organic fruits and vegetables with the highest levels of pesticide residues — with a frightening new reason to avoid pesticide-laden conventionally grown produce — fungicides. The Dirty Dozen helps you limit your exposure to toxins, which might be more important than you think. Getty Images via Unsplash The EWG’s Dirty Dozen list isn’t just fancifully plucked from thin air (like the doctored Mother’s Day photo from Kensington Palace). Instead, it's backed by a robust analysis of da ..read more

Red Bull contains a mix of sugar, synthetic caffeine and amino acids. These include taurine and several B vitamins, all of which are well-known for their energy-promoting qualities. Take a closer look at some of the powerful drink’s active ingredients, which are listed on the back of the Red Bull can:  Carbonated Water Sucrose Glucose Citric Acid Taurine Sodium Bicarbonate Magnesium Carbonate Caffeine Niacinamide Calcium Pantothenate Pyridoxine HCI Vitamin B12 Natural, Artificial Flavors and Colors Here's What's Really in Red Bull's Energy Drink  It's always a good idea to read the ..read more

Ready to (literally) soak all your worries away? Grab some candles, flower petals, and a good book; you’re going to want to take a long, hoat soak in an Epsom salt bath ASAP. Epsom salt isn’t a salt at all; it’s a pure mineral compound of magnesium sulfate that’s been used for centuries for a variety of ailments. Named after a saline spring where the compound was first diluted in Epsom, England, Epsom salt is filled with beneficial properties to soothe the body and mind. If you're curating your person wellness curriculum (which actress Zuri Adele says you should), then you'll want to add ..read more