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Why do people drink raw milk?

Why Do People Drink Raw Milk?

Devotees of raw milk tout it as a miracle food yet consuming it can cause severe foodborne illness — leading to paralysis or even death.

What are the benefits of oat milk?

What Are the Benefits of Oat Milk?

Oat milk has become a popular alternative to dairy in recent years, with its healthy nutritional profile and lower impact on animals and the planet.

Are plant-based burgers healthy?

Are Plant-Based Burgers Healthy?

Are plant-based burgers healthy? Debates about processed and ultra-processed foods have made this more complicated than it needs to be.

complete avian flu coverage

Avian Flu: Full Coverage

Our complete coverage of avian influenza linked here.

Are we at risk for a swine flu outbreak?

What Do We Have to Fear From Swine Flu?

Most human cases of swine flu are found at agricultural fairs but there are other disease hotspots to consider, like factory farms.

Mexico poultry industry

Chickens Burned and Buried as Avian Flu Hits the Yucatán

Workers and residents say companies have downplayed avian flu, burning and burying culled birds just outside of town.

factory farm pig

How Do Factory Farms Use Antibiotics?

Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health threat responsible for 1.2 million deaths worldwide. A leading driver of this crisis? Antibiotic use on factory farms.

freshwater fish are a source of PFAS contaminants

Freshwater Fish Are a ‘Significant Source’ of Forever Chemicals

New research finds significantly higher levels of PFAS in locally caught freshwater fish than store-bought fish.

avian flu cases in humans

Every Human Case of Avian Flu Reported So Far

Human cases remain rare but the risk of an outbreak could change at any time.

backyard chickens and avian flu

Avian Flu Is Making it Tougher to Keep Backyard Chickens

Domestic chicken-keeping surged in popularity during lockdown. Then avian flu happened.

What Exactly Is the Carnivore Diet?

The carnivore diet has taken the world by storm. But what is this diet and is it healthy?

what is a sustainable diet

How 4 Leading Organizations Define a Sustainable Diet

Want to follow a sustainable diet? These 4 organizations each have their own definition, yet they all point towards eating more plants and less meat.

guide to vegan nutrition

A Guide to Vegan Nutrition: How to Get the Nutrients You Need to Stay Healthy

If you’re looking to try a vegan diet, read this guide first.

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Pandemic Risk on the Rise Thanks to How We Eat

Pandemic risk is on the rise, but researchers know the cause and how to reduce the risk.

Why Shark Fin Soup

Why Shark Fin Soup Is Still Served at Weddings

Shark finning is bad for animals and the environment yet the dish is still sometimes on the menu.

egg-free flu vaccines

These Flu Shots Are Better for Animals and Just as Effective, Researchers Say

More than 80 percent of flu vaccines rely on chickens confined in secret FDA facilities. But there are alternatives.

are mcdonald's fries vegan

Are McDonald’s Fries Vegan?

Is anything at McDonald’s vegan? This guide has answers.

is alcohol vegan

Is Alcohol Vegan?

Wondering which alcoholic drinks are vegan? This guide can help.

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21 Vegan Bodybuilders Show It’s Better To Be a Vegan Bodybuilder

A growing number of vegan bodybuilders prove you can meet the body’s protein requirements without meat.

White House

The Problem with the New White House Nutrition Strategy

The plan relies heavily on meat and dairy industry donations while mostly ignoring the power of plant-based diets.

is honey vegan

Is Honey Vegan?

Honey is largely produced by bees living in manmade hives that are very different from their natural habitats.

what foods are made from gelatin

What Is Jell-O Made of?

Jell-O is made from gelatin, an ingredient that comes from the bones, skin and connective tissues of farmed animals.

vegetarian dish

Vegetarianism: Why Are There So Many Different Types of Vegetarian Diets?

There are many different versions of vegetarianism, and a wide range of benefits from adopting a more plant-rich diet.

broiler chicken

Is Costco Chicken Good or Bad for You?

Is Costco’s chicken healthy? The wholesaler’s practices aren’t good for chickens or the workers who raise these birds, and there are plenty of healthy plant-based alternatives to choose instead.

universal school meals

Making Plant-Based More Accessible Through Universal School Meals

One way to make plant-based foods more accessible is to increase the “universal meals” served at schools, prisons and hospitals.

dairy goat

Goat Milk: Does It Contain Lactose and Can Humans Drink It?

Despite the persistent myth that goat milk is healthier and more ethically farmed, dairy goats experience the same factory farm conditions as cattle.

processed meat

Processed Meat: What’s in It and Why Is It Bad for You?

Processed meats are a regular part of the American diet but eating them could be be risky for your health.

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Are Eggs Good for You?

Is it healthy to eat eggs every day? People may avoid eating eggs due to health concerns, allergies or ethical considerations.

Starbucks Coffee

Yes, Starbucks Should Drop Its Plant Milk Surcharge — and Do A Lot More

Starbucks could easily drop its plant milk surcharge. If it believes its own climate rhetoric, it can’t afford not to.

Edamame

Is Soy Good for You?

Soybeans are a protein-rich legume native to East Asia and the main ingredient of many different nutritious foods.