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…]
In January 2023, Veganuary counted more than 706,600 participants from every country in the world (except for North Korea and Vatican City)—successfully breaking its own sign-up record. The campaign, which supports people to go vegan for January, has been running since 2013 when it counted 3,000 sign-ups. The number might be dwarfed by Veganuary’s 2023 … [Read more…]
Use cashew or peanut butter in these chewy dessert bars from the Effortless Vegan cookbook, or add in crunchy pecans, toasted coconut, and sweet dried cranberries for a loaded version. Here at VegNews, we live and breathe the vegan lifestyle, and only recommend products we feel make our lives amazing. Occasionally, articles may include shopping links … [Read more…]
For the squash:1 cup tamari 1 cup sesame oil 4 tablespoons maple syrup 1 lime, zested and juiced 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated 2 garlic cloves, crushed ½ cup of basil, stems removed 2 ½-inch thick wedges of onion squash, seeds removed For the wild rice salad: ½ cup wild rice, cooked 1 cup red cabbage, very finely sliced ¾ cup mustard leaves Here at … [Read more…]
Gone are the days when you had to remember to stockpile vegan snacks in your carry-on for every trip. The plant-based movement has penetrated the world of airline food service, which up until recently, was notorious for less-than-delectable meals and a depressing lack of vegan options. Some of the worst reports include cucumber on bread, … [Read more…]
To-go pizza is frequently our dinnertime savior. Delivery and takeout come to our rescue with their time-saving powers when it comes time to kick off the weekend with an easy dinner, a crisp beer, or vegan wine. Part of that convenience comes from not having to make the food ourselves. If you’re vegan, vegetarian, or … [Read more…]