What A Prison Tray Reveals About Rehabilitation & Dignity
We look at how prison meals shape punishment, dignity and health while incarcerated, and how what’s served on a tray can affect a prisoner’s life long after release.
Viewpoints Explained: What To Know Before You Buy Matcha
Matcha’s rise in the U.S. has turned a centuries-old tea tradition into a café staple and Gen Z favorite. We look at what’s fueling the boom and why not every green latte is the same quality.
Protein Overload: What’s Behind Our Latest Food Obsession?
Protein has become the dominant signal of “healthy” today with everyone seemingly focused on how to increase their daily protein intake. However, experts say most Americans are already getting enough through a balanced and diverse diet. We delve into the massive shift towards protein-everything and how marketing is reshaping what we think we need.
Viewpoints Explained: The Steps That Will Lessen Your Intake Of Microplastics
Microplastics are nearly impossible to avoid, but small shifts like skipping heated plastics and ultra-processed foods can help limit how much enters our bodies.
The Ozempic Era & The Staying Power Of Keto
Few diet trends divide people quite like keto. Some swear by its strict low-carb formula, while others say the rules are too extreme to last. And yet, even in the age of Ozempic and new weight-loss drugs, keto continues to attract a loyal following. We look at why the diet is different than the rest and still sparks such strong reactions.
Protecting Your Body As You Age: What So Many Americans Are Doing Wrong
We speak with experienced health coach and personal trainer Daniella Dayoub Forrest about health misconceptions & myths and what you should know to maintain a strong body and mind as you age.
Viewpoints Explained: Overstimulated & Jittery? You’re Not Alone
We cover how much caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of consuming higher-than-needed amounts.
Revisiting Lost Flavors: A Return To The Roots Of American Cuisine
Go back several decades and the items we eat today tasted a lot different.
Viewpoints Explained: Why We’re Failing Our Inmates
Why aren’t U.S. prison systems - which receive billions of dollars in public funding each year - doing better?
