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Is Going Vegan Healthy? 6 Benefits of Going Vegan in 2021
While it isn’t necessary to go vegan in order to be healthy, vegan diets can certainly help. Find out the benefits of cutting animal products out of your diet.
Diet•11 min read
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32 Vegan Meat Substitutes That We’re Excited About
The popularity of vegan meat substitutes in supermarkets in the United States and around the world is growing. Check out a few of our favorites.
Diet•14 min read
Reported
During the Pandemic, Indians Reduced Their Meat Intake More Than Most
According to a new study, more than 75% of Indians said they reduced their meat consumption during lockdown. Brazil, China, and the U.S. reported significantly fewer people eating less meat.
Diet•6 min read
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30 Common Misconceptions About Veganism Debunked
There's a lot of misinformation and poorly researched content available online claiming to debunk the common misconceptions about veganism. But what’s the real story?
Diet•10 min read
Perspective
Why Do We Eat Animals?
While there are plenty of reasons not to eat animals, positive arguments for eating animals are, it seems, hard to come by. Is it taste, convenience, or ignorance that compels…
Diet•18 min read
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The Complicated Ethics of Eating Fish
The ethics of eating fish are lost on most consumers because they rarely stop to think about what—or who—they are eating.
Diet•9 min read
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Plant-Based Meat: A Brighter Future for Food?
Plant-based meat is growing in popularity around the world. Could it reshape the future of food, helping both the climate and animals alike?
Diet•7 min read
Reported
Deal for Trump: Go Vegan for January and Veterans Get $1m
In a bid to make American healthy again, a group is offering to donate one million dollars to veterans if President Trump goes vegan for one month.
Diet•3 min read
Reported
Have You Tried Plant-Based Meat Yet?
Plant-based meat and the fantastic array of proudly “fake” and animal-free meat alternatives are changing the look and the value of protein as we know it.
Diet•1 min read
Perspective
Eating Meat Is Still the Norm. We Have to Change That.
Research shows that the best way to have a lasting effect on consumer behavior is to attack the point of normalcy. What does that mean? Well, for more than 300…
Diet•8 min read
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The Western Diet: Processed Foods and Meats Are Killing Us
Over the years, the Western Diet has created numerous dangers for people who follow it. Unfortunately, many of those people don’t realize they’re harming their body or are unwilling to…
Diet•13 min read
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Vegan Weight Loss: Why Veganism Goes Beyond Just Your Diet
Healthy weight loss involves a well-balanced diet, plenty of exercise, and a true understanding of how your actions impact your health. That goes for vegans, too.
Diet•11 min read
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Vegan Snacks to Curb Your Hunger and Stay Healthy
Vegan snacks aren’t as elusive as you might think. After you have a few months of veganism under your belt, you’ll feel more confident about choosing snacks and meals that…
Diet•11 min read
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The Raw Vegan Diet: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Tips
There’s nothing inherently dangerous about a raw vegan diet. It’s naturally full of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and heart-healthy foods. Let's dive in to the wonders and misconceptions of this diet.
Diet•10 min read
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Vegan Health: What You Need to Know About the Vegan Diet
Vegan health is an important topic for everyone, even if you’re not quite vegan yet. The more you learn about your food choices as well as other things that impact…
Diet•13 min read
Book Review: Vegan Reset: The 28-Day Plan to Kickstart Your Healthy Lifestyle by Kim-Julie Hansen
Incremental change is the key to success for new vegans, especially those susceptible to their old ways. With enough practice, incremental change leads to incremental success.
Diet•5 min read
Going Vegan: What You Need to Know to Make the Change
People talk about going vegan all the time, but what does it really mean to go vegan in every aspect of your life? Many consumers need a blueprint for going…
Diet•13 min read
Explainer
The Flexitarian Phenomenon
Animals are suffering. The climate is on the brink. People are dying from preventable diseases, and it all starts with what we eat.
Diet•6 min read
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Is Vegetarianism Healthy?
Throughout history, there have been doubts about the health benefits of vegetarianism. In the 1980s, The American Diabetic Association was concerned about the health merits of an all-vegetable diet. Now,…
Diet•1 min read
Analysis
Vegans Are 15% Less Likely to Get Cancer
New research found that being vegetarian or vegan significantly lowers the risk of heart disease (by 25%) and cancer. It does not, however, come with a magically long life. One…
Diet•1 min read
Explainer
What Does It Mean to Be Vegetarian or Vegan?
Many different forms of vegetarianism exists but at its core it is defined as a choice to not eat or otherwise exploit (in clothing, entertainment, etc.) chickens, cows, fish, or…
Diet•1 min read
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