Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is an old Southern tradition in the U.S. In fact, black-eyed peas have been a symbol of luck and prosperity for many cultures as far back as ancient Egyptian times, and were originally brought to colonial America from Africa. Here’s an easy, delicious way to enjoy their tasty, … Read More

When I first began homesteading, this is the sort of article I would have scoffed at. I was going off-grid: back to the land, back to nature, back to basics, and I wanted my plants and animals to have the same chance. When it came to my chickens, I was convinced that letting their eggs … Read More

Protein is everywhere these days – people just can’t seem to get enough of it. But one thing that really gets me frustrated in this space is that I’m seeing viral TikTok recipes make high protein recipes while using protein powder. Protein powder is fine, but it’s expensive and there are so many protein rich … Read More

The Good Trade editors endorse products we’ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. Learn more about our methodology and business model here. We’ve researched our favorite sustainable jewelry brands for the best birthstone jewelry pieces — these are our top ethical picks for their quality and timeless design. With a rise in nameplate necklaces, initial … Read More

Dr. Gabor Mate shares his personal journey of healing the trauma he experienced as an infant baby when his Jewish family was subject to Nazi occupation in Hungary. Trauma is not what happened to you. Trauma is the wound that you sustained. This is a good thing! Because if trauma was what happened to you, … Read More

If you’re looking to buy seeds for your vegetable garden from socially responsible seed companies that are not associated with GMOs, Bayer/Monsanto, or any of their subsidiaries, look no further… Why These Seed Companies Were Chosen Sustainable & Socially Responsible Heirloom Seed Companies Seed Savers Exchange (Decorah, IA) MIGardener (Port Huron, MI) Baker Creek Heirloom … Read More

Some folks have huge, lush gardens full of growing produce and gorgeous flowers. Some (currently) can only dream of having huge, lush gardens full of growing produce and gorgeous flowers. And some are stuck in the midst of a long, cold, everything-is-dead-outside winter. If you’re twiddling your green thumbs while the snow blows, living in … Read More

As someone who studied food science and nutrition, one of the most commonly asked questions I get is: “Oh, so you can tell me what’s healthy?” Eating healthy doesn’t need to be complicated. It just needs a good starting point. When we equip ourselves—and our families—with the tools to make healthy choices, we’re that much … Read More

The Good Trade editors endorse products we’ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. Learn more about our methodology and business model here. We’ve personally tested and researched dozens of nontoxic self-tanner lotions and self-tanning products— these are our editor’s top picks for safe, clean, and streak-free options at a range of price points. We crave … Read More

During his service in Iraq, Navy Corpsman Jim Enderle had an awakening experience that changed his life. The way he was taught to view the human beings he encountered with fear conflicted with his experiences that showed him a deeper humanity. In discovering it, he was able to heal himself from the post trauma of … Read More