According to Leslie F. Halleck, certified professional horticulturist, author of Gardening Under Lights, Plant Parenting, and Tiny Plants, and UCLA extension horticulture instructor, “Many in the plant space are shifting to using coin plant as a more culturally acceptable common name for Pilea peperomioides.” People choose this plant for its curious round-shaped leaves, and it’s also considered a lucky, wealth-attracting plant in feng shui. The Pilea peperomioides is a relatively common plant that you should be able to find at your local plant shop or nursery....

“They’re in the mint family and share some features of the mint plant, like distinctive square stems and the ability to thrive just about anywhere,” says Lindsay Pangborn, a gardening expert at Bloomscape. Coleus plants have small, stacked leaves that can be bred to take on lots of attention-grabbing shades. This makes them popular picks for gardens and flower beds. As long as they’re getting enough heat, these prolific growers can turn any yard into a rainbow of fun colors and patterns....

We talked to the experts and dug into the science to get the scoop on oil smoke points and how to make sure you’re choosing the right oils for your dishes. Here are the smoke points for some common cooking oils: As mbg’s vice president of scientific affairs, Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN, shares, “Due to the processing (refining), the refined versions of oils are quite different from the original, native fatty acid profile of the plant oil....

If you’re considering supplementing with it—or if you’re just beginning your research into its uses in benefits—you’ve come to the right place. Here’s what you need to know about it. Remember: Antioxidants are substances that help break down free radicals, which are molecules produced in the body that can cause damage. Free radicals are natural by-products of some cellular reactions, but things like too much alcohol and smoking can cause free radicals to build up, and this is bad news for your body....

Altogether, the brand offers more than 100 fruit-and-veggie-based items. Each recipe is developed with the help of chefs and nutritionists and never contains dairy or gluten. Plus, the short ingredient lists—which are boldly printed on the label—never contain additives, preservatives, or fillers. A huge perk? The brand sends a text every Sunday morning to remind you to customize or skip that week’s delivery. As someone who often forgets about updating or canceling my subscriptions, I love this little attention to detail....

Altogether, the brand offers more than 100 fruit-and-veggie-based items. Each recipe is developed with the help of chefs and nutritionists and never contains dairy or gluten. Plus, the short ingredient lists—which are boldly printed on the label—never contain additives, preservatives, or fillers. A huge perk? The brand sends a text every Sunday morning to remind you to customize or skip that week’s delivery. As someone who often forgets about updating or canceling my subscriptions, I love this little attention to detail....

The National Geographic fellow has discovered the five places around the globe—which he famously dubbed the “Blue Zones”—where people live the longest and are the healthiest. He studied these Blue Zones extensively (sitting on a stool in old ladies’ kitchens in Sardinian peasant villages, he fondly remembers) and noticed more than a few common patterns between these well-aged populations. “If you were to ask me if there’s a supplement you should take to live longer, I’d say yes,” he says....