How Necessary are Electrolytes? - Dirt to Dinner
Electrolytes are essential, but most of us don’t need expensive powders or neon-colored sports drinks to stay hydrated. Why not?| Dirt to Dinner
From agave nectar and granulated sugar to high fructose corn syrup and molasses, sugar seems to be everywhere and added to everything. Most of us want to cut back on consuming sugar products, but somehow, they still find sneaky ways into many of the foods we eat. And despite our team’s research on sugar’s connection […] The post Sugar: Are All Sweeteners Equal? appeared first on Dirt to Dinner.| Dirt to Dinner
Electrolytes are essential, but most of us don’t need expensive powders or neon-colored sports drinks to stay hydrated. Why not?| Dirt to Dinner
The recent Make America Healthy Again report highlights the drivers of disease plaguing the nation's children.| Dirt to Dinner
A Coming Hell on Earth?| Vox Populi
After years reporting from post-authoritarian states, I now see the same patterns in my own backyard—where justice has collapsed, truth is suppressed, and power no longer answers to the people.| Vox Populi
They feared the olive trees — the trees that know, more than anyone, who the true owners of this land are.| Vox Populi
By understanding what salt is and how to read food labels, you can lower your sodium intake to increase your long-term health.| Dirt to Dinner
Back‑to‑school mornings can feel hectic, but sending your child off with a balanced, tasty meal doesn’t have to be a challenge. With a little weekend prep, you can pack lunches that are fresh, fun, and full of nutrients. Below are some simple, healthy lunchbox ideas for kids that feature onions prepared in ways children actually […] The post Healthy Lunchbox Ideas for Kids: Easy Onion‑Packed Recipes They’ll Love appeared first on Nature's Ninja.| Nature's Ninja
From Washington State to the Florida Everglades, much of the U.S. is or has recently been under threat of wildfire activity. To date, current U.S. wildfire activity is exceptionally high, with nearly 875,000 acres burned and 49 large, uncontained fires. This trend of increasing wildfire acreage and severity aligns with a multi-year pattern, as the […] The post Food as Protection from Air Pollution appeared first on Dirt to Dinner.| Dirt to Dinner
Imagine your kid’s favorite snack—maybe neon-orange Cheetos or rainbow Froot Loops—suddenly looking a little…muted. Why the sudden change? Were we unknowingly feeding our kids toxic dyes all along? This sudden shift isn’t about fear, nor has science definitively proven these dyes are dangerous. It’s because consumers are asking for more transparency, regulators are tightening up […] The post Why are Artificial Food Dyes Fading Out? appeared first on Dirt to Dinner.| Dirt to Dinner
Magnesium is a nutrient powerhouse. But half of us aren’t getting enough. How do we know how much and which form to take?| Dirt to Dinner
Many parents know the struggle: you want your kids to eat more vegetables, but certain flavors get pushed aside. Onions, for example, add incredible depth to meals, yet some children wrinkle their noses at the sight of them. The good news is that cooking with onions doesn’t have to mean visible chunks on the plate. […] The post Secretly Delicious: Sneaky Ways to Use Onions in Recipes Kids Will Love! appeared first on Nature's Ninja.| Nature's Ninja
I don’t want to be back in love with Erica, driving to some quaint upstate town, windows down, in complete control of the tape deck and we’re both singing along as loud and as off key as we please…| Vox Populi
A groundbreaking study in Nature’s npj Aging Journal (July 2025), just made waves by showing that psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in “magic mushrooms,” might extend our lifespan, as shown in its mice subjects. The findings are bold enough to have some calling psilocybin a potential “geroprotective agent”—a compound that could slow aging at the cellular […] The post Do Magic Mushrooms Prevent Aging? appeared first on Dirt to Dinner.| Dirt to Dinner
We are still ripening into our bodies, still in the act of becoming. Rejoice in the day’s long sugar. Praise that big fat tomato of a sun.| Vox Populi
I am writing not to send you light, but to let you know you are not alone in the darkness. I am here, too, scribbling with no sight, no certainty| Vox Populi
you cannot separate the job from the house from the rent from the earth from the food from the healthcare from the water from the transit from the war from the schools from the prisons from the war…| Vox Populi
Science shows how our diet affects our body’s internal signals and how we might be unknowingly mismanaging our hormone levels.| Dirt to Dinner
Obesity is more than just a number on the scale—it’s a major health concern that affects millions of men and leads to serious complications like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, joint pain, and even certain cancers. According to the CDC, more than 40% of men in the U.S. are considered obese. But the […] The post Men and Obesity: How Better Nutrition Can Improve Health and Quality of Life appeared first on National Onion Association.| National Onion Association
High blood pressure in men — also known as hypertension — is often called the “silent killer” for a reason. It rarely comes with symptoms, but left unchecked, it can quietly damage your arteries, heart, kidneys, and brain. For men, the risk is especially high. According to the CDC, nearly 50% of men in the […] The post High Blood Pressure in Men: The Silent Killer appeared first on National Onion Association.| National Onion Association
I wouldn’t call you back—not to a body that would be unable to walk the mountains freely. Even though I miss you— even though the hole you left in me is vast—please— trust me.| Vox Populi
Beef tallow is making a comeback—but is this revival grounded in science, or just another case of mistaking “natural” for “better”?| Dirt to Dinner
Trump: Nigeria gets N1.23trn USAID funds in 2023, Nigeria gets N1.23trn USAID funds in 2023, ranks among Africa's top 5 recipients ahead of South Africa, Egypt, others| Intel Region
