Although writing about more climate friendly foods has been a pleasure, conducting a food product review for a plant-based bacon was not that enticing because there was a possibility it might be a negative review and I don’t like writing negative ones. So, I was pleased to find the LightLife … [continued]
Derek Sarno has one of the more popular food YouTube channels. He often shares various plant-based recipes. His content is noteworthy because he is a chef and understands how to make food taste good. For plant foods, this is really helpful to chip away at the myth that plant foods … [continued]
Dr. Bellardo graduated from the Drexel University College of Medicine where she earned her MD. She is a practicing physician and she has some research citations. She consumes more fiber than most people, and for good reasons. Eating more fiber is beneficial: lowering cholesterol, improving blood pressure, improving diabetes risk, … [continued]
We’re human, and our bodies need fuel. To eat means we create a food footprint, and there’s an environmental cost to the foods we choose. Yet each of us can reduce our food impacts by being mindful of what we eat, how those items are produced, and why it’s important … [continued]
India consumes the most lentils of all nations; they are a staple food in that country. India also has hundreds of millions of vegetarians. In the US, eating dead animal parts is quite common — vegetarian and vegan diets are not nearly as popular. Many Americans appear to assume that … [continued]
Given the higher footprint of meat-based food consumption, plant-based foods are better choices in so many ways. Yet it’s been difficult to inspire diners to choose vegetables and fruits when they’re ready to order. Could menu design affect the way that people choose their meals? Yes, it does, says new … [continued]
What’s new in the world of plant-based foods as we celebrate World Vegan Day and look to ways to improve our diets?
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13, 2023 — In the refrigerated grocery store aisle, meat alternatives greatly outnumber plant-based seafoods. But more mock seafood options are needed because of unsustainable fishing and aquaculture practices, which can deplete the supply and harm the environment. Today, researchers present a new approach for creating desirable … [continued]
While I watched the chilled host on the Macy’s Day Parade television broadcast talk about Tofurky as a vegan Thanksgiving substitute, I can’t say I was enamored. A little too bland, a little too texture-challenged for me. But this month I had an offer to test out VFC (Vegan Fried … [continued]
Plant-based products are becoming more popular due to progress in terms of flavor, affordability, and sustainability. What’s the tech behind the advances?
