This company uses an ancient microbe to convert CO2 into food
Many plant-based meats and dairy substitutes use pea protein isolates as their primary protein source. This often involves a complex process of cleaning the protein to get rid of unwelcome flavors, as well as adding additional ingredients to cover up the taste. A Vienna-based company, called Arkeon Read More...
22 plant-based foods to boost energy production in your body
Caffeine isn’t the only way for your body to summon an extra boost of energy. According to integrative neurologist Ilene Ruhoy, there are a lot of plant-based foods you can eat that have a “high consumption of compounds that enhance energy production of cells.” Below, you’ll find a list Read More...
Chinese fast food chain swaps all chicken eggs with plant-based versions
In China, a fast-food chain called Dicos is embracing plant-based ingredients in a very different fashion to restaurants in America. At a fast-food restaurant like Burger King, for example, a plant-based burger is sold as an alternative to the animal version, but ultimately, customers can choose Read More...
WWF report: plant-based diets can restore our planet’s health
A plant-based diet may make for a healthier lifestyle but it can also go a long way in preserving our planet’s health too. At least, that’s what the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) aims to highlight in its most recent report, The Restorative Power of Planet-Based Diets. The report, which was Read More...
It’s a plant-based world after all: Disneyland introduces meat-free menu
Disneyland is now the happiest place on Earth if you are avoiding meat. The amusement park will now offer more than 400 vegetarian and vegan options across its locations. The new recipes, including steamed Asian dumplings, a chili tofu bowl, and cashew cheesecake, will be available at Disney World Read More...
Amid the trend of plant-based fast food, Taco Bell embraces its vegetarian classics
As a new wave of plant-based meat hits the fast-food market, Taco Bell is proudly reminding its customers that its menu has carried vegetarian protein classics such as rice and beans for decades. Taco Bell’s bean burrito is their second best selling item, and the chain is celebrating its history Read More...
Top 10 US cities for plant-based eating
I am old enough to remember when there was maybe one place in a given city in which a person could get a vegan or vegetarian meal. And said vegan or vegetarian meal was often flirting so hard with the health-food cliche that it was hard to celebrate it much as a culinary experience. But times have Read More...
Nestlé to launch plant-based ‘incredible burger’ this spring
Capitalizing on the growing trend of trading meat for plant-based alternatives, Nestlè will release the ‘Incredible Vegan Burger’ this spring. The world’s biggest food and beverage company has come up with a veggie burger made from soy and wheat protein that might pose some stiff competition Read More...