vegan

Could Mushroom-Based Leather Be High Fashion’s Next It Material?

Could Mushroom-Based Leather Be High Fashion’s Next It Material?

Could mushrooms create a vegan leather that doesn’t harm animals or contribute to the climate crisis? In the past year, high fashion has turned to a material called mycelium, which can be grown from fungi in weeks but has the look and feel of calfskin. Experts think that working with mushrooms could give designers a […]

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    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. […]

    Fungus Found in Yellowstone Hot Spring Is Key Ingredient in New Meat Substitute

    Fungus Found in Yellowstone Hot Spring Is Key Ingredient in New Meat Substitute

    In 2009, a team of researchers discovered a previously unknown microbe in the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park. Now, the fungus is the star ingredient in a new line of food products. “It was very, very high in protein. And it’s actually a very exciting protein because it’s a complete protein,” says Thomas Jonas, […]

    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 […]

    The Best Vegan Snack Ideas and Brands for 2022

    The Best Vegan Snack Ideas and Brands for 2022

    No matter how filling and nutritious your meals may be, there’s always a temptation to snack. For those on a vegan diet, it’s important to keep your fridge and pantry stocked with quick-and-easy snack items that meet your dietary needs. Thankfully, that’s easy to do. There are plenty of vegan-friendly snacks that are both nutritious […]

    Can You Eat to Save the Climate?

    Can You Eat to Save the Climate?

    By Chiara Cecchini There’s a growing interest in climate-friendly foods, but consumers find it hard to know if the food choices they make are environmentally sustainable; From ready-made snacks to algae, cacti and grains, options for climate beneficial foods are increasing; With better supply chain structures, food producers can have greater access to these ingredients […]