It’s said that there are over 100 different types of bread around the globe, some predating modern society. But what are the healthiest types of bread? Homemade bread? Bakery fresh bread? Store-bought bread? The source of the bread is almost as important as the type of bread itself when it comes to health. Certain bread […]
Okra is commonly called gumbo in Africa, and it’s known for its sticky, thickening properties used to make the hearty comfort food that southerners in the United States know as gumbo, naming the dish for the plant itself. Aside from being a five-star comfort food, okra’s potential health benefits are plentiful: It’s a good source […]
Across more than 1,700 public schools in New York City, a new initiative aims to give children more plant-based meals with the launch of Vegan Fridays. Over 1 million students in grades K-12 will have plant-based lunch options at school on Fridays. The initiative was started by newly elected NYC Mayor Eric Adams, the city’s […]
U.S. consumers are exposed to more than 5,000 times more bisphenol-A (BPA) than the EU considers safe, and that has prompted environmental groups to petition the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rescind its approvals for the chemical commonly used in food packaging. The petition, filed on January 27, 2022, came in response to a […]
You may have tried — or even switched to — oat or almond milk for your coffee and maybe soy milk for your homemade vegan mac-and-cheese. Perhaps you’ve tasted more recent milk alternatives such as cashew, hemp, pea protein, and banana milks. Now, you might find a new plant-based milk competing for your attention: potato […]
Super Bowl LVI is coming up fast on February 13, and this annual event is often centered around the snacks. But most of the time, if you’re a vegan walking into a watch party, you’ll see tables full of meat- and cheese-laden snacks. Watching the big game doesn’t have to be a carnivorous affair, though. There are plenty of plant-based snacks and finger foods that everybody, vegan or not, will enjoy.
Whether you’ve been a strict vegan for years or you’re just testing the waters, it can be hard to come up with innovative meals that taste delicious without butter, cheese, or meat. You could certainly scroll through social media or search the depths of Google to find new recipes, but there’s something special about learning in a hands-on way. That’s where cooking classes come in.
Salt has been used across the world for centuries as both a culinary seasoning and currency. Salt processing dates back to 6,000 BC in Romania. A 62-mile medieval route called the Old Salt Route stretches across Germany, where the salt trade became an empire. Some salt mining locations have also been used for centuries, and […]
We’re a country of pet lovers. Ninety and a half million families – or 70% of American households – own a pet, according to the American Pet Products Association. One hundred and thirty-five million cats and dogs live in our homes, and many more amphibians, fish, birds, rodents, and reptiles bring joy to our lives.
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