Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, but it brings about hormonal and body composition changes that can increase the risk of developing heart disease. Medical experts are now highlighting the benefits of a plant-based diet during menopause to support heart health. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), adopting specific dietary habits … [Read more…]
The days of boring salads are officially behind us with exciting vegan restaurant news cropping up every week. World Vegan Month is upon us and Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya has a new menu to celebrate. The team at Manhattan’s Seasoned Vegan Real Quick just gave a classic NYC sandwich a plant-based makeover. Plus, over in … [Read more…]
Close your eyes and imagine the best dishes you’ve ever eaten. If you’re anything like us, flashes of cakes, cookies, pies, and sundaes are swirling in your mind. The world of vegan desserts has never been more mouthwateringly diverse—from the ultra-comforting and familiar to the cutting-edge and innovative—and as hard as we may try, there … [Read more…]
These fries from The Everyday Vegan Cheat Sheet cookbook rely entirely on the natural fats of the avocado, without any added oil. Crispy on the outside, they’re covered in nutty toasted sesame seeds and satisfyingly salty nori crisps (called furikake in Japan), yet are lusciously creamy on the inside. If you simply must have a … [Read more…]
Arid, barren, and empty are three words that come to mind when we think of a desert. They are sprawling and hostile spaces, where there is little life to be seen. But in recent decades, the word “desert” hasn’t just been used to describe landscapes, but communities, too. You might have heard the term “food … [Read more…]
There’s more than one reason to love Leonardo DiCaprio—from his exceptional career as an actor to his life-changing work as a very influential environmentalist, he’s captured the attention of millions worldwide. We’ve put together the environmental highlights of his career—let’s call it the “Leo List.” Leonardo DiCaprio’s activism One look at this Academy Award-winning actor’s … [Read more…]
It seems that every week in the world of vegan food news is more exciting than the last, and this week is no exception. If you’re looking to stay away from cooking until the holidays, both Daily Harvest and Blackbird Foods just launched easy-to-make vegan meals. Meati Foods is expanding its vegan meats, made from … [Read more…]
Lucky for the vegan-inclined, there are impossibly tasty chicken sandwiches beyond Popeyes and Chick-fil-A, and no animals were harmed in the making of them. Not only are these 18 vegan twists on the classic chicken sandwich better for you, but they’re much kinder choices for the animals and the planet, too. And if you think … [Read more…]
Research suggests that half of Americans feel like they couldn’t live without chocolate. And honestly, we have to agree. What’s life without a sweet treat every now and again? While many chocolate desserts are made with dairy, animal ingredients are not necessary to create a delicious after-dinner indulgence. Each of the recipes below is super … [Read more…]
In Pittsburgh, elevated Eastern European comfort cuisine is warming stomachs and earning James Beard nominations. In San Francisco, a completely vegan, TikTok-famous McDonald’s dupe has opened up directly across from an actual McDonald’s. And all around the country, new and exciting plant-based restaurants are cropping up (pan-Latin American in Atlanta! High-end sushi in Austin! West … [Read more…]