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Nutrition at a Glance

Fact checked by Jim Lacy Eating for a Healthy Microbiome For Ariella Wilson, a dietitian nutritionist in Chicago, the gut microbiome is an inner universe, “right inside your digestive system,” she says. Instead of stars and planets, it contains trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that help digest food, fight illness, and regulate mood. Our […]

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AgTech company FARMZERO sustainably grows produce in converted office space in Chicago

Fact checked by Ros Lederman Above photo courtesy of FARMZERO Not all produce is created equal. You can taste the difference between an anemic strawberry shipped thousands of miles from Chile or Mexico and the burst of almost candy-like sweetness from a plump, ruby-red farmers market strawberry picked just hours ago. The fleeting seasonal sweetness […]