We all know the importance of getting our greens, but it’s easy to reach for the same ones over and over and over (ahem, spinach and kale). Instead of relying on just one or two varieties, diversify your repertoire to make sure you’re getting a good micronutrient balance. Here are some of the greens we turn to when we’re looking to shake up our routine. [Editor’s Note: Centenarians in all of the…

Blue zones area centenarians ate a 90-95 percent plant-based diet rich in beans, greens, grains, and nuts for most of their lives. In recent years, there have been countless studies about longevity diets, and healthy diets in general, but one piece of advice seems to ring true for all: Eat more fruits and vegetables. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, less than 14…

By Julie Morris, chef and New York Times bestselling author of Smart Plants: Power Foods & Natural Nootropics for Optimized Thinking, Focus, and Memory Say hello to one of the most common, globally accessible, and arguably longest used nootropics: purple berries. These potent, sweet fruits are part of a broader “family” of edible berries that are characterized by their purple-ish pigment (the…