Jill Ettinger

What if your vegetables could re-grow indefinitely? No, it’s not a manufactured sci-fi vegetable from the future. It’s a pretty routine gardening hack that saves money, reduces food waste, and keeps a fresh supply of healthy veggies in your kitchen every day of the week. And it’s e...

Everyone is talking about Seaspiracy, the Netflix documentary directed by and starring Ali Tabrizi, a 27-year-old British filmmaker with a lifelong love of the oceans. It’s dominating the top three most-watched spots on the streaming platform across major markets. Cele...

Lately, ABC’s Shark Tank is the show to watch if you love plant-based business stories. A recent convert to the vegetarian diet, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been investing in a slew of vegan startups from mushroom jerky to vegan deli meat to his most recent and biggest vegan investment: $2 million in DIY oat milk machines. But he’s not t...

Eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables a day is enough to improve and build muscle strength, according to a new study. The findings were published in the recent issue of the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers from Australia’s Edith Cowan University (ECU) looked at twelve years of health data on more than 3,700 participants in Melbourne's Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute AusDiab study. Impr

On the morning of December 10, 1996, brain researcher Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor had a major stroke. She recounted the incident in a 2008 TED Talk that’s now been viewed more than 27 million times. “In the course of four hours, I watched my brain completely deteriorate in its ability to process all information,” she said. “I could not wal...

A new study published in the journal Nature Metabolism found it's never too early to start eating a healthy diet for the sake of our longevity. The study found that the older we get, the more likely we are to age well if we are eating well along the way. This stu...

Although that donut may put a smile on your face in the moment, it may be a short-lived high. That’s according to a growing body of research linking mental health and our diet. The findings link the foods that are healthier for your body as also benefiting your mood, even in depressed patients. More than 17 mil...

Dreaming about your next encounter with that bag of salt and vinegar potato chips? If so, you’re not alone. It may be that we are more than partial to our favorite processed foods because they are actually highly addictive. That’s right, addictive....

Walnuts. You’re either a lover or a hater, there is no in between. And if you've been a walnut hater, the latest news on the versatile whole food may have you joining Team Walnut once and for all. The healthy walnut is a rich source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. It’s...

When someone says beer is good for you they're usually in a bar on their second or third pint and toasting their mates. But when this message comes from one of the most respected voices in nutritional medicine, it holds a whole other meaning. Tha...