How to Actually Detoxify Your Body Through Your Feet
byWe really hate words like “detoxify” at The Greenest. Why? Well, because those sorts of things can’t really be measured by data or science….
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Clean living made practical — evidence-based guidance on the habits, products and swaps that make your home and body healthier.
Microplastics Are Everywhere! Here’s What To Ditch (And Replace) ASAP
byMicroplastics have been found in human blood, lungs, and breast milk. Here’s a room-by-room guide to the biggest sources in your home — and exactly what to swap them with.
Homemade Natural Cleaners for Every Room in Your Home
byThere’s an old Eddie Murphy joke about when he was very young he wanted to go to McDonald’s to get their hamburger (which was…
New Research: The Two Reasons Your Vitamin D Supplement May Not Be Working
byYou can’t walk through a supplement aisle without knocking over a Vitamin D-related section. Vitamin D is everywhere. And for good reason, because it’s…
The Four Foods the Blue Zones Author Says to Always Keep in Your House
byBeans, nuts, sweet potatoes and fruit you actually like — the four foods Dan Buettner says belong in every kitchen, and the honest state of the Blue Zones research behind them.
Crush Your Garlic, Then Wait 10 Minutes To Increase Its Benefits
byCrush or chop your garlic, then leave it alone for 10 minutes before it meets heat. Prep everything else while it sits.
How Popular Is Your Local McDonald’s? Look Yours Up — We Measured All 12,987
byAmerica logs 6.83 billion McDonald’s visits a year — about 20 per person. We ranked all 12,987 locations by foot traffic, and our lookup tool tells you exactly where yours falls, from Orlando’s giant #1 to the quiet ones.
The Loneliest ZIP Code in Every State
byOne card per state: the ZIP code with the highest share of lonely adults, the loneliest ordinary neighborhood where a campus or base takes the top spot, and the least lonely ZIP in the same state. CDC PLACES plus verified foot-traffic data.
The 20 Busiest Whole Foods in America Aren’t Where You’d Guess
byWe ranked all 450 U.S. Whole Foods by foot traffic. The busiest isn’t the Austin flagship or a Manhattan temple — it’s a suburban store, and every entry in the top 20 runs on parking lots, not population density.
The 20 Healthiest Vegetables, Ranked by Nutrient Density (And No, Kale Isn’t #1)
byA 2014 CDC-published study scored 47 vegetables by nutrient density:17 nutrients per 100 calories. The results upended everything. Kale didn’t crack the top 10.
Keep Your Omega-3s: The Best and Worst Ways to Cook Salmon, Tuna and Other Fish
bySteaming, baking, grilling, frying — cooking method changes what your fish delivers. A method-by-method, fish-by-fish guide to keeping the omega-3s and skipping the carcinogens.
Coconut Water May Not Be for Everyone: 6 Types of People Who Should Avoid It
by“Water is still the best way to hydrate,” says Maxine Smith, RDN, LD, a registered dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic. Coconut water has earned…