Planet Diet
How plant-based meals benefit people and planet March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme — Fuel for the Future — focuses on using food to nourish not only ourselves but the planet. The key: Opting for plant-based meals and snacks, which can make a difference in managing and preventing chronic diseases — all […]
Health Benefits of Nutritional Yeast — and How to Use It
Nutritional yeast could be one of the tastiest and healthiest ingredients missing from your pantry. Though it is a great food for vegans and vegetarians, all people can gain health benefits from adding it to their diet. Read on for the what, why, and how on nutritional yeast. What is nutritional yeast? This cheesy-tasting powder […]
The Beef on Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
Just look at grocery store shelves, and you’ll see an abundance of plant-based meat alternatives. As more people cut back on animal products, companies are offering a greater variety of plant-based foods that mimic the taste of meat. The population of non-meat eaters is growing, with 63% of respondents in a recent U.S. consumer survey […]
What Parents Need to Know About a Vegan Diet
A vegan diet is made up of only plant-based products — no meat, fish, dairy, or eggs (some people also exclude honey). While these diets are still relatively rare, they are becoming more common. Some families or teens choose them for health reasons, and it’s certainly true that plant-based diets are low in saturated fat […]
Is Dairy-Free Ice Cream Actually Better for You?
If you follow a dairy-free lifestyle, you no longer need to suffer from fear of missing out when it comes to enjoying a scoop of ice cream. Whether you’re a part-time flexitarian, lactose intolerant or a strict vegan, grab your spoon because it’s now easy to find oodles of nondairy plant-based options that lack animal […]
How to Pick the Best Non-Dairy Milks
Hazelnut. Banana. Pea. Walnut. There are tons of non-dairy milks on the market, and they can taste radically different: creamy or chalky, delightful or dishwater-y. Here’s what to consider, nutrition-wise, as well as EatingWell editors’ picks for the tastiest varieties. Watch the added sugar Non-dairy milks vary widely in sugar content. Some deliver 28 grams […]
Shining the Light on Plant Proteins
Environmental Nutrition Newsletter More and more people are putting plant proteins — beans, lentils, peas, soyfoods, nuts, seeds and whole grains — at the center of the plate. According to research conducted by Midan Marketing and MeatingPlace, 70 percent of meat eaters in the U.S. are substituting a non-protein meal at least once a week, […]
