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Watermelon Seed Butter vs. Tahini

Watermelon Seed Butter can be used as a substitute for tahini, but it brings even more nutritional benefits to the table. Plus, with sesame becoming a rising food allergen, Watermelon Seed Butter is a spread everyone...

How to Plant a Seed

Are you sick of buying a huge bunch of mint for one recipe only to watch it wilt and die in your refrigerator before you can use it all? These tips will help you feel confident planting...

10 Things You Need to Know About Nutrition

We asked out Nutrition Collaborative: What's the one thing you wish people knew about nutrition? They advise cooking for yourself, recognizing the limitations of food insecurity, and listening to your own body. Read on to hear what...

The Difference Between Protein from Isolates vs. Whole Food

88 Acres Protein Bars are a new kind of High Protein Bar. With 12 grams of protein from whole roasted pumpkin seeds, these bars contain no protein isolates. Learn more about the nutritional benefits of consuming...

Food Waste is a Problem. Seed'nola is Our Solution.

Every year, nearly one third of all the food in the US is thrown away. Instead of throwing away the edge pieces of our bars, we created Seed'nola. Learn how 15,000 pounds of Seed'nola has impacted...

Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate: Our Dietitian’s Favorite Dessert

Dark chocolate may taste like a decadent indulgence, but it boasts some science-backed health benefits that make it our go-to pick for an easy, satisfying sweet treat.

PEANUT BUTTER, ALMOND BUTTER, OR SEED BUTTER: WHICH HAS THE MOST BENEFITS?

Jars of nut and seed spreads range in flavor, texture, nutrition, and environmental impact.

Health Benefits of Oats: The Original Gluten-Free Whole Grain

Traditionally eaten as a hot porridge, this whole grain has a mild, sweet flavor and is one of the most naturally satiating foods available.

How to Read the New Nutrition Facts Panel: Explained by an RD

Ultimately, the goal of the new nutrition label is to help you as a consumer make informed choices about the foods and beverages you choose to include in your diet.

Added Sugars

When it comes to sweeteners, the body will treat all sugar, whether from a maple tree, cranberry or sugar cane, equally. The difference between sugar in fruit and other natural foods is everything else that comes...

Do Americans Get Enough Fiber?

Getting enough fiber can be tricky sometimes, but it doesn’t have to be! Read on to learn more about this special component of plant-based foods and how you can incorporate more of it into your diet...

Are Fats Healthy?

Plant-based fats from seeds can help us feel satisfied and full, and also may reduce the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic health conditions.

The Power and Nutritional Benefits of Seeds

Because they contain all the nutrients essential for growing a healthy and resilient plant, seeds offer our bodies a wealth of benefits when we eat them.