Did you know that your body is made up of and covered in trillions of microbes, such as bacteria, viruses, bugs, fungi and protists? Well, it is! In fact, humans are made up of about as many microbial cells as human cells. The trillions of microbes in your body create a microbial community called your […]
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Whole Grain vs. Refined Grains
Buying bread can certainly be confusing. There are tons of health trends that revolve around grains and bread. Hey! We also know that grains have been around for centuries- providing food for our human ancestors! There are even aisles dedicated to grains in your local grocery store – but which are the healthiest option? […]
The Office Snack Zeitgeist
America is a nation of snackers. Ninety-four percent of Americans report snacking at least once per day, and 50% say they snack two to three times per day. In the workplace, millions of workers rely on their employers’ snack arsenal to get them through the day. But what exactly are workers snacking on? At Oh […]
The Future of Good Groceries
A panel of four grocery industry experts met in San Francisco on July 25th to discuss the future of local sustainable groceries in wake of the Amazon-Whole Foods merger. The event was hosted by the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA), thus a clear focus on the impact of family-owned businesses, local farmers, […]
4 Ways to Maximize the Health Benefits of Coffee
Most people aren’t necessarily thinking about the antioxidants and health benefits of coffee while picking up their morning cup of Joe, but they definitely should be! Coffee not only tastes great and improves cognitive performance, but can also be a great source of antioxidants. Researchers have found that there are quite a few ways to […]
All About Fiber!
Most Americans are not consuming enough fiber on a daily basis. It’s not too surprising since the standard American diet is high in meat, dairy, and processed foods, all of which are usually quite low in fiber. Dietary fiber is an essential nutrient. But we need to get it through food because it cannot be […]
Health Benefits of Coffee
Do you drink coffee every day and wonder if it’s doing you more harm than good? Early research about the negative effects of coffee has given coffee a bad reputation, but in recent years, researchers have published many articles supporting the health benefits of coffee. A Major Contributor of Antioxidants Coffee is a major contributor […]
OM-Geneva
Oh My Green CEO and Founder Michael Heirich was invited to speak at the Global Investment Forum in Geneva Switzerland early June of 2016. The Forums purpose was to address the uncertain challenges of todays investment climate, explore how innovation can either improve or disrupt the investment picture, and aimed to connect investors, asset managers, […]