Elizabeth Millard
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A Field Guide to Potatoes
Learn the features — and nutritional benefits — of five types of potatoes: French fingerlings, Peruvian purples, red potatoes, Yukon golds, and russets.
Are the Carbs in Potatoes the Same as the Carbs in Sugar?
In short, no. Potatoes contain a more complex form of carbohydrate called amylose, which digests more slowly than sugar.
The Health Benefits of Eating Potatoes
Long maligned by various healthy-eating plans, potatoes are back in favor — and more nutritious than you might think.
How to Stay Fit in Winter
Follow Mother Nature’s rhythms to banish workout boredom, stave off injury, and build your fitness.
5 Ways You Can Support Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture is critical to the future of food — and the planet. Here’s how you can help.
Can Regenerative Agriculture Save Us?
Why nourishing topsoil, raising healthier animals, and growing more nutrient-dense crops and produce is critical to the future of food — and the planet.
4 Tips for Foraging
Foraging for the first time can be intimidating, but there are many ways to ease into the adventure.
How to Start Foraging
Tap into your hunter-gatherer roots by learning to find and eat these five wild plants (plus, three recipes to try with your findings!).
The Hidden Struggles of Small Farms — and Why Your Support Matters
Small-scale farming is rife with challenges, including finanical instability and higher rates of depression and suicide.
Meet Your Farmers
Small-scale farming has never been more challenging. These six resilient growers describe how their connection with the earth — and their customers — keeps them inspired.
Is Raw-Milk Cheese Safe to Eat?
Most people do not need to avoid raw-milk cheeses, says our expert.
Can Healing the Soil Help to Stop Climate Change?
The solution to climate change may be right under our feet: Heal the soil and we’ll heal the planet.
Can People Who Are Dairy Intolerant Eat Cheese?
It depends. But, goat and sheep cheeses are often tolerable for people with lactose and casein intolerances.
Is Cheese Good for You?
Is cheese healthy? Many nutrition experts believe it can be if we’re thoughtful about sourcing, ingredients, and quality.
What Is a Citizen Scientist? How to Get Involved in Research
Participating in research projects can connect you with nature, fight climate change, and strengthen your community.
10 Steps to Climate-Friendly Eating
How changing what’s on your plate can help heal the planet.
DIY Beauty Using Apple-Cider Vinegar
Make your own skin toner, deodorant, nail soak, and more using apple-cider vinegar.
20 Genius Uses for Apple-Cider Vinegar
This pantry staple can boost your health in many ways — whether enjoyed in bright-tasting dishes and drinks or used in personal-care products.