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    Vegan Fast Food Is on the Rise

    Vegan Fast Food Is on the Rise

    New company Plant Power Fast Food is taking on fast-food mega-giants and making a bet on plant-based eating as the “way of the future.” With more attention on heart- and planet-healthy eating generally, plant-based fast food options are proliferating across the industry. The company, based in California, has a strong base near colleges and recently […]

    Best Period Underwear of 2022: 6 Sustainable Options

    Best Period Underwear of 2022: 6 Sustainable Options

    When your time of the month comes unexpectedly and you have to rush to the store, tampons, pads and panty liners are the majority of what you traditionally find when looking in the menstrual hygiene aisle. Recently, period underwear has risen in popularity to prevent the unnecessary waste that comes from using these products. Period […]

    9 Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

    9 Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

    Who doesn’t like chocolate? The good news is that some of it is good for you. While most of society has heard that dark chocolate has health benefits, most don’t know what they are or how they work on your body. Truth is, dark chocolate is one of the best sources of antioxidants out there. […]

    9 Guilt-Free Healthy Alternatives to Candy

    9 Guilt-Free Healthy Alternatives to Candy

    Sweets are peeking at us from every grocery and drug store aisle. Chocolates, gummy bears, little fun-sized bars of sugar and fat in 20-pound bags. These will give you calories, but not a lot of anything else — except maybe health problems. Eating too much candy can increase your risk of diabetes, cavities, and obesity. […]

    8 Ways to Invite Nature Into Your Daily Life

    8 Ways to Invite Nature Into Your Daily Life

    Getting a breath of fresh air is much more important than it might seem. A 2019 study found that spending two hours in nature a week notably benefits health and overall well-being. Time outdoors is associated with reduced stress, better concentration and mood, enhanced immune system function, and both better social interactions and higher standardized […]

    7 Natural Face Washes Your Skin Will Love (2022)

    7 Natural Face Washes Your Skin Will Love (2022)

    When it comes to daily hygiene products, it’s important to be comfortable with each ingredient in the bottle. Whether you have sensitive skin or if you’re just tired of reading chemicals you can’t pronounce, natural face washes can leave you with a clean and soft feel without the worries of unnecessary additives and irritants in […]

    11 Best Affordable Products from Cruelty-Free Makeup Brands

    11 Best Affordable Products from Cruelty-Free Makeup Brands

    With a growing market for vegan makeup and cruelty-free cosmetics, more and more beauty brands are ditching animal ingredients and animal testing. While many luxe animal-friendly companies have high prices, there are a number of cruelty-free makeup brands producing affordable personal care products as well. In this article, we’ll recommend 11 essential beauty products that […]

    14 Foods High in Soluble Fiber

    14 Foods High in Soluble Fiber

    We know we need fiber, but why? Our bodies cannot digest fiber, and that’s exactly why we need it. It passes through us undigested and helps us regulate sugars, keeping hunger in check. There are two types of fiber: insoluble fiber doesn’t dissolve in water and moves food through the digestive system, helping to prevent […]