Scientists have long stressed that having a plant-based diet is one of the most impactful things an individual can do to fight climate change. That’s why we’re happy to see that a record number of people have pledged to try a vegan diet this January, as part of the Veganuary … [Read more...] about Over 500,000 people have pledged to try a vegan diet this January
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This plant-based shrimp feels and tastes like the real thing
With the likes of Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods setting the ground for vegan meat alternatives, a new player on the market now wants to make the plant-based food sector more versatile — by bringing shrimp-less shrimp to people’s tables. Developed by startup New Wave Foods, … [Read more...] about This plant-based shrimp feels and tastes like the real thing
Eco-friendly fungus leather looks and feels like the real thing
From processing plastic waste to sequestering carbon to protecting astronauts from cosmic radiation, fungi have the incredible potential to benefit a wide range of industries. According to a recent study, this impressive living organism also holds the potential to help … [Read more...] about Eco-friendly fungus leather looks and feels like the real thing
Swapping red meat with beans and nuts can lower risk of heart disease
A new study based on 30 years of observation has found that replacing red meat with high-quality plant foods such as beans and nuts may be associated with a significantly reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). The study, which was published by the BMJ, focused on 23,272 … [Read more...] about Swapping red meat with beans and nuts can lower risk of heart disease
Jelly Belly unveils gelatin-free vegan candies
Being a vegan and a candy-lover isn’t so easy. Many of the most popular sweets are made from animal-derived products such as gelatin, an ingredient that has long been hard to replace. The good news is that candy producers are developing new ways to ditch gelatin, with the … [Read more...] about Jelly Belly unveils gelatin-free vegan candies
