1. If you read our ‘6 simple rules for healthy eating‘ post, you know one of our tenets is to eat every meal like it’s Monday morning. Not to toot our own horns, but research says we’re onto something. A recent study confirms that health consciousness peaks on Mondays, and health advocates are launching the ‘Monday Campaigns’ to harness the psychological power of Mondays. —The Atlantic
  2. The intellectual property of seeds? It’s a real thing. But a group of scientists and food activists are launching the Open Source Seed Initiative, which aims to allow farmers, gardeners and plant breeders to share seeds freely. —NPR’s The Salt
  3. More evidence that exercise gives you superpowers: New research suggests that exercise can keep skin younger and reverse aging skin in people who start exercising later in life. —The New York Times
  4. Healthy eating isn’t a science, but ‘The Anatomy Of a Healthy Kitchen’ is pretty spot on. —Into The Gloss
  5. Can cutting out entire food groups give you a clearer picture of your health? Take a look into the practice of using elimination diets to self-diagnose food sensitivities. —The Wall Street Journal