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Leonardo DiCaprio Invests in Plant-Based Food Company

Leonardo DiCaprio Invests in Plant-Based Food Company

Animal agriculture is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transportation sector, but eating a burger doesn’t have to come with a side of guilt. Actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio has invested in Beyond Meat, the makers of the world’s first vegan burger that’s famously known to look, smell and even taste a […]

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    12 Mistakes to Avoid on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet

    12 Mistakes to Avoid on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet

    By Rachael Link, MS, RD A balanced vegetarian or vegan diet can provide many health benefits. These diets have been associated with weight loss, better blood sugar control, a decreased risk of heart disease and a lower risk of certain types of cancer (1, 2, 3, 4). However, it can be challenging to maintain a […]

    Watch This 10-Year-Old Explain How Going Vegan Can Save the Planet

    Watch This 10-Year-Old Explain How Going Vegan Can Save the Planet

    Two years ago, Long Beach resident Genesis Butler took home the title of PETA Kids’ Cutest Vegan Kid—and last month, the 10-year-old became one of the youngest people ever to give a TEDx Talk. In her humor-filled presentation, she reveals why going vegan is the easiest way to help the environment. “I see a lot […]

    Want to Lose Weight? Go Vegan

    Want to Lose Weight? Go Vegan

    By Alina Petre People may choose a vegan diet for a variety of reasons, be it for the environment, animal ethics or health. However, some people give the vegan diet a try purely to lose excess weight—and perhaps for good reason. Vegans tend to have lower body mass indexes (BMIs) than the general population and […]

    Don’t Eat Eggs? Try These 13 Alternatives

    Don’t Eat Eggs? Try These 13 Alternatives

    By Kayla McDonell Eggs are incredibly healthy and versatile, making them a popular food for many. They’re especially common in baking, where nearly every recipe calls for them. But for various reasons, some people avoid eggs. Fortunately, there are plenty of replacements you can use instead. This article explores the various ingredients that can be […]

    6 Reasons Tempeh Should Be Part of a Healthy Diet

    6 Reasons Tempeh Should Be Part of a Healthy Diet

    By Rachael Link Tempeh is a fermented soy product that’s a popular vegetarian meat replacement. However, vegetarian or not, it can be a nutritious addition to your diet. High in protein, probiotics and a wide array of vitamins and minerals, tempeh is a versatile ingredient that comes with a variety of health benefits. This article […]

    7 Healthy Substitutes for Common Dairy Products

    7 Healthy Substitutes for Common Dairy Products

    By Kerri-Ann Jennings Dairy foods play a key role in many people’s diets. A number of food products are made from the milk of cows, sheep and goats, including cheese, yogurt, milk, butter and ice cream. But if you can’t or don’t want to eat dairy, you can find nondairy alternatives to these and many […]