plant-based

How to Participate in Veganuary 2022

How to Participate in Veganuary 2022

Are you looking for a New Year’s Resolution that will be healthy for both you and the planet? Veganuary is here to support you in trying out a plant-based diet for the first 31 days of 2022, and maybe beyond. “I think that January is the perfect time to try vegan,” Veganuary U.S. Director Wendy […]

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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 […]

    15 Best Vegan Holiday Drinks to Buy This Season

    15 Best Vegan Holiday Drinks to Buy This Season

    Nothing says holiday season quite like a cozy cup of something delicious in your hand. Whether you’re making a cup of coffee to start your day or winding down by the fire with nog at night, beverages can really make these wintry months feel festive and comforting. Plus, some flavors, like maple or peppermint, are […]

    Oatly Protests Fast Fashion With Upcycled Merch

    Oatly Protests Fast Fashion With Upcycled Merch

    Many vegans and non-vegans alike are familiar with Oatly, a Swedish brand that makes oat milk. As one of the trendiest oat milk brands on the market, it only makes sense that the company would also experiment with tackling the fashion sphere, too. Oatly is testing “ReRuns,” a collection of vintage clothing upcycled into stylish […]

    I Tried Impossible’s New Nuggets, Here’s What I Thought

    I Tried Impossible’s New Nuggets, Here’s What I Thought

    Impossible Foods is now a household name, but most people associate the brand with its famous Impossible Burger. But the company has been hard at work trying to turn plant-based ingredients into more delicious, vegan meat alternatives. The latest development? Chicken nuggets, just like the ones you used to love as a kid. It’s not […]

    The 6 Best Plant-Based Sources of Vitamin D

    The 6 Best Plant-Based Sources of Vitamin D

    Are you getting enough vitamin D? Statistically, probably not. One billion people worldwide and 42 percent of people in the United States are vitamin D deficient — and most don’t even know it. The NIH recommends 600-800 IU per day, but it is recommended that vegetarians and vegans shoot for the top of that range. […]

    7 Best Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products of 2022

    7 Best Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products of 2022

    We all love a sparkling, clean, great-smelling home. However, to avoid harsh irritants and chemicals found in most traditional household cleaners, you’ll want to look for eco-friendly cleaning products. Opting for greener, non-toxic, biodegradable and natural cleaning solutions can help you to integrate earth-friendly products into your housekeeping routine. In this article, we recommend seven […]

    6 Health Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms

    6 Health Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms

    Can mushrooms improve your health? Eastern medicine has used the reishi mushroom for years because it is common in hot and humid areas of Asia. Reishi mushrooms include triterpenoids, polysaccharides and peptidoglycans, each of them contributing certain health benefits when they are eaten fresh or in powders and extracts added to other foods and drinks. […]

    The 11 Best Protein Sources for Vegans and Vegetarians

    The 11 Best Protein Sources for Vegans and Vegetarians

    A plant-based lifestyle has multiple benefits, but if you are a new vegetarian or vegan, it may be hard to find healthy ways to replace the protein you are used to getting from meat. Even if this diet is old hat for you, there are definitely some foods that pack more of a nutritious punch […]