There was once a time when vegan holiday meals were extremely limited. Years ago, when celebrating amongst a mixed company of eaters, vegans had to make their own plant-based feast or scavenge through the few veggie sides that didn’t include butter, cream, or meat drippings. But vegan Thanksgiving roasts are making the feast a lot … [Read more…]
There’s more to Panda Express than its vegan orange chicken (RIP). Enter this veganized version of the Kung Pao chicken from the Vegan Fast Food cookbook. What you need: For the chicken: 1 (1-pound) package vegan chicken, chopped3 tablespoons soy sauce2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon Shaoxing cooking wine For the sauce: ¼ cup vegan chicken stock1 tablespoon rice … [Read more…]
This quick, vegetable-filled weeknight meal from super-star vegan chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s cookbook I Can Cook Vegan is sure to be a hit with even the pickiest of eaters. What you need: ½ cup vegetable broth 2 teaspoons cornstarch ¼ cup tamari3 tablespoons hoisin sauce2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sriracha3 tablespoons toasted sesame … [Read more…]
Fox News correspondent Cortney Moore caused a stir when she cautioned against consuming too much hummus, citing an Eat This Not That article that interviewed several nutritionists and dietitians. Moore claimed that overdoing it with this dip could lead to gastrointestinal issues, arguing that because hummus is made from chickpeas—a legume that takes a while … [Read more…]
As the nights draw in and the temperatures drop, it’s safe to say, curling up on the sofa with a good book (or a great series to binge-watch) is becoming all the more appealing. Embracing a little bit of hygge this fall and winter (which is the Danish word for a cozy, contented feeling) comes … [Read more…]
More sustainable travel can mean many things, such as opting for reusable toiletries instead of wasteful, single-use plastics; making sure to book non-stop flights; or foregoing the plane altogether and taking a train instead. But if you’re looking to really shrink the climate footprint of your wanderlust, a few new options are cropping up around … [Read more…]
You can adapt this recipe from the Fast Easy Cheap Vegan cookbook by swapping the graham cracker crumbs for your favorite vegan cookie crumbs, or trading the peanut butter for almond, cashew, or nut-free sunflower butter. What you need: 1 cup powdered sugar6 tablespoons vegan graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup peanut butter ¼ cup vegan … [Read more…]
If you’ve ever experienced heartburn, you’re not alone. Research suggests that more than 60 million Americans suffer from the condition at least once a month, while more than 15 million have to deal with it every single day. Heartburn, which is known as acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux, is uncomfortable and unpleasant. But for some, … [Read more…]
In recent decades, Brazil has risen to prominence as the world’s leading soybean producer, with its soy crop serving as a key source of animal feed for farmed animals. However, this agricultural success has come at a cost, as it is also the leading consumer of pesticides. A new study, conducted in collaboration between the … [Read more…]
Americans love nuggets. In fact, according to Statista, in 2020, more than 73 million people in the US ate chicken nuggets. They are, without a doubt, one of the most popular frozen chicken products in the country. But there’s a problem with all of this consumption: chicken nuggets are terrible for the environment and for … [Read more…]