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Experts have long warned of the health risks associated with red meat — including heart disease, cancer and diabetes — while white meat was seen as a healthier alternative. Now, new research suggests that both chicken and beef can impact blood cholesterol levels in the same way. Instead, researchers at the University of California, San […]

By Ketura Persellin Global consumption of beef, lamb and goat is expected to rise by almost 90 percent between 2010 and 2050. But that doesn’t mean you need to eat more meat. In fact, recent news from Washington gives you even less confidence in your meat: Pork inspections may be taken over by the industry […]

Burger King plans to roll out the meatless Impossible Whopper at every one of its 7,200 U.S. branches by the end of the year, the company said Monday. The decision follows a successful month-long trial run for the alternative meat burger, a partnership with the Impossible Foods brand, at Burger Kings in the St. Louis […]

By Jillian Kubala, MS, RD The Impossible Burger is a plant-based alternative to traditional meat-based burgers. It’s said to mimic the flavor, aroma, and texture of beef. Some claim that the Impossible Burger is more nutritious and environmentally friendly than beef-based burgers. Others argue that certain ingredients in the Impossible Burger may not be optimal […]

Burger King is helping to bring meatless meat into the mainstream. On Monday, the fast-food chain announced that it would begin testing the Impossible Whopper in 59 locations in St. Louis. The move is a partnership with Impossible Foods, a California-based company that uses a genetically-modified yeast to make its plant-based burgers taste and bleed […]

For students in the United States’ largest school district, “Meatloaf Monday” in the cafeteria will soon be a thing of the past. Instead, New York City public schools will be adopting “Meatless Mondays” for the 2019-2020 school year in an effort to improve public health and reduce the city’s environmental footprint, Mayor Bill de Blasio […]

There are many reasons people forego dairy milk for plant based milk. Lactose intolerance, vegan diets, and concerns about the environment are just three reasons people are opting for plant based milks. Cows milk is falling out of favor and sales have been in decline since the late 70’s. Adding a dairy-free option to your […]

By Tim Radford An international panel of health scientists and climate researchers has prescribed a new diet for the planet: more vegetables, less meat, fresh fruit, whole grains and pulses, give up sugar, waste less and keep counting the calories. And if 200 nations accept the diagnosis and follow doctor’s orders, tomorrow’s farmers may be […]