You had me at halo. Health halos are foods that seem healthy because they are marketed as “organic,” “low-fat,” “natural” or “gluten-free,” but they’re not actually good for you since they’re high in sugar, salt or calories. Research has consistently shown that consumers have trouble distinguishing health halos. For example, a recent study found that … Read more
One seaweed superfood is so packed with protein that some fans call it a “vegetarian meatball” — and it’s also been linked to slower brain aging. Packed with vital nutrients, the tiny aquatic plant could prevent cognitive decline and conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, according to some research. It may even help with weight loss and … Read more
Fake meat, real results. Ultra-processed foods tend to get a bad rap, as they have been linked to an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and Type 2 diabetes. A recent study even suggested that UPFs have a disturbing amount of microplastics, which may be harmful to respiratory, reproductive and mental health. Looks like … Read more
Steak, chicken and fish are off the table at this plant-based party. A bride took to Reddit after a fallout with her parents over her decision to make her wedding menu meat-free. She explained that she and her fiancé are getting married on October 31, 2026 — a spooky affair on multiple fronts if you’re … Read more
That moo makes ’em eww. A new UK study has uncovered the real reason vegetarians have so much beef with, well, beef — and it’s enough to make your stomach turn. A new study has uncovered the real reason vegetarians have so much beef with meat — and it’s enough to make your stomach turn. … Read more
Big Macs are basic — this Midwest McDonald’s is serving up global eats with major street cred. Tucked into Chicago’s bustling West Loop, beneath the golden arches of corporate HQ and its elite Hamburger University training ground, lies a Mickey D’s unlike any other in the country. This secret-ish spot, officially dubbed the McDonald’s Global … Read more
People seem to always have beef with vegans — and scientists say they’ve figured out why. A new study published in the journal Food Quality and Preference found that your typical carnivore’s hatred of vegans might simply be due to envy. Researchers from University of Vaasa in Finland wanted to understand why a plant-based diet and … Read more
A woman on Reddit described how her family secretly tucked meat or meat products into her food while she was a practicing vegetarian during her high school years — and now the post has gone viral. To date, the post has received some 2,300 reactions, with 600 people sharing comments about it — and a psychologist offered … Read more
Chloe Coscarelli searched for the perfect space for her new restaurant, CHLOE, “for years. I toured probably hundreds of spaces.” But when she stepped into 185 Bleecker Street, “It felt like I was home. “The space is perfect — because I built it already,” Coscarelli, 36, told The Post. A little over seven years ago, the … Read more
Turns out, vegan and vegetarian diets are un-beet-able when it comes to lowering the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer, new research has found. Dr. Angelo Capodici, of the University of Bologna in Italy, and his colleagues reviewed 48 papers published between January 2000 and June 2023 that investigated the link between plant-based diets, cardiovascular … Read more
Going vegan or vegetarian for just one meal can lower levels of harmful ammonia in adults whose livers are permanently damaged by cirrhosis, according to a study published Thursday. Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine and Richmond VA Medical Center presented a burger containing 20 grams of protein to 30 carnivorous adults being treated at the … Read more
Call it a sad-wich. A vegetarian voyager flew off the handle after an unnamed airline left them high and hangry at 30,000 feet with a meal that truly managed to put the “plain” in airplane. Now, the miffed meat eschewer is roasting the allegedly careless carrier via a Reddit post that’s currently taking off with … Read more
So you’re going vegetarian — cue concerned friends and relatives asking incredulously, how will you get enough protein if you don’t eat meat? There’s certainly food for thought, buried somewhere amidst their unsolicited concern — vegetarians and vegans can easily lean into bad habits, overdoing it on the carbohydrates and neglecting the daily Recommended Dietary Allowance, or … Read more
Vegan women run a higher risk of developing life-threatening preeclampsia and having underweight babies, a new study has found. The University of Copenhagen research, published last week in the journal Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, found that babies born to vegan mothers were half a pound lighter on average. Researchers analyzed the data from 66,738 … Read more
A grandmother who says she is vegetarian took heat from others on Reddit this week for revealing that she sent her youngest grandchild, age 5, to bed “hungry” after a particularly challenging babysitting incident at her home in which the child refused to eat the food she prepared. “Hello, all, I’m 59,” she wrote on the subreddit … Read more
Oat milk — it’s the plant-based alternative that not only tastes great with nearly everything, it also happens to be practically unassailable from a nutrition and sustainability standpoint. Right? Sorry to your fave, alt-latte lovers, but some experts aren’t buying it — literally. “While oat milk is delicious, unfortunately it’s not the most nutritious option,” registered … Read more
Think again before ordering that Impossible burger. The plant-based options that have appeared on fast food menus in recent years are no healthier than traditional meat-based meals, a new study has found. Researchers analyzed 1,868 meals from 50 fast food chains that operate in Australia, Canada, Poland, the UK or the US, the UK Times … Read more
The vegan diet is twice as nice as experts previously thought. They share not only a genetic background, but identical twins also share the same upbringing and environment, making them ideal study subjects to test the viability of a particular diet. So researchers chose twins when they devised an innovative study to compare the benefits … Read more
It’s a beloved Thanksgiving tradition for vegetarians across the country — and draws the ire of meat lovers everywhere: the Tofurky roast. The oval-shaped pale meal from the company whose name is a portmanteau of “turkey and tofu” has been a staple among many vegetarian Thanksgiving gatherings since the roast was created in 1995. To … Read more
Want a taste of health? Put down the artery clogging red meat and pick up a veggie burger, brimming with the good stuff essential for a healthy diet. Experts have revealed the best plant-based alternatives to the classic, grilled meat patty — consumption of which has been linked to an array of health issues, such as … Read more