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Plant-Forward Diets for a Healthy, Secure Future
Plant-forward eating can be a realistic approach to eating for human and planetary health. Find out why in this short article showcasing the benefits for people and the environment.

Where to Begin With Environmentally-Friendly Cookware
When you are in the kitchen getting ready to cook a meal, the last thing you may be thinking about is how the cookware you’re using will impact your health and the health of the planet. You may consider which food products are the most sustainable, but if you’re looking to make even more of a “‘green’ difference, consider seeking out more sustainable or environmentally friendly cookware.
What is an Eco-Friendly Diet?
By Mary Purdy, MS, RDN & Jenna Lee, MS, RDN WHAT IS AN ECO-FRIENDLY DIET? Eco-friendly diets are born from the idea that the health of each person is connected to the health of the environment. Eating with the environment in mind may help to support the...

Five Healthy Travel Tips
Some of you may be gearing up to travel again. Wondering about how to do so in a healthy way? Read the below! If I had a nut for every time I’ve heard “Well, I’ll be traveling next week so I probably won’t be eating very healthy”, I’d have enough gorp to get...

Eating For The Planet- 4 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Think what you eat doesn’t have an impact on the planet? Think again!
Helpful Layperson Articles on Sustainable, Resilient, Regenerative and Just Food Systems that Support Planetary Health.
The below is a work in progress list of helpful articles for anyone interested in learning more about making our food system more sustainable and equitable. This information is geared towards providing the public education around the intersection between the food...

Menopause Magic
By Mary Purdy, MS, RDN (The original version of this article was published on the Arivale Website) Menopause just around the corner? You’re in good company. Approximately 6,000 women around the age of 51 reach menopause every day in the US, and of those, 85 percent...

Educational Resources about Sustainable Food Systems and the Environment for Nutrition and Health Professionals
Are you seeking to better understand and be an agent of change in the world of sustainable, resilient regenerative food systems? Below is an ever-growing list of resources, websites, and articles as well as opportunities for learning, certification, and continuing...

Home Gardens – Your Rebellious Act Against Climate Change
Ever thought of growing one’s own peas as a political act?

5 Ways To Stay Hydrated This Summer
By Mary Purdy, MS, RDN (The original version of this article was published on the Arivale Website)Sometimes in summertime (and yes, we have one month left!) your workouts may become a bit more rigorous with additional outdoor opportunities, longer days, and hopefully...
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