Science and Research

Plant-Based Diet May Be Key to Longevity, According to <i>The Blue Zones Solution</i>Plant-Based Diet May Be Key to Longevity, According to <i>The Blue Zones Solution</i>

Plant-Based Diet May Be Key to Longevity, According to The Blue Zones Solution

Want to be a centenarian? And not just a centenarian, but a healthy, mentally-sound centenarian? A plant-based diet may be…

10 years ago
Sabra Recalls 30,000 Cases of Classic HummusSabra Recalls 30,000 Cases of Classic Hummus

Sabra Recalls 30,000 Cases of Classic Hummus

Like (non-dairy) milk and (powdered faux) eggs, hummus is a dietary staple for most plant-based eaters. Given its popularity, vegans in…

10 years ago
Test Tube Meat Will Be Affordable—EventuallyTest Tube Meat Will Be Affordable—Eventually

Test Tube Meat Will Be Affordable—Eventually

When the first lab-grown hamburger hit the plate back in 2013, its price tag was a whopping $325,000. Clearly, such…

10 years ago
Study Says Leafy Greens Can Reduce the Risk of DementiaStudy Says Leafy Greens Can Reduce the Risk of Dementia

Study Says Leafy Greens Can Reduce the Risk of Dementia

Everybody knows kale is king, but the scientific evidence in favor of its many green relatives is piling up. According…

10 years ago
<i>Forks Over Knives</i> Seeking Input for Plant-Based Parenting Book<i>Forks Over Knives</i> Seeking Input for Plant-Based Parenting Book

Forks Over Knives Seeking Input for Plant-Based Parenting Book

Through a documentary, cookbooks, a smartphone app, live events, a thriving online community and more, Forks Over Knives has changed…

10 years ago
Study: Vegetarian, Vegan Diet Safe for PregnancyStudy: Vegetarian, Vegan Diet Safe for Pregnancy

Study: Vegetarian, Vegan Diet Safe for Pregnancy

Survey says: vegan and vegetarian diets are safe for pregnancy! Take that, meat and dairy; babies grow up strong and…

10 years ago
Hampton Creek Saved 16,330,514,346 mg of Sodium from Being Consumed Last YearHampton Creek Saved 16,330,514,346 mg of Sodium from Being Consumed Last Year

Hampton Creek Saved 16,330,514,346 mg of Sodium from Being Consumed Last Year

Hampton Creek has made a lot of announcements lately. In addition to a mega deal with a food service giant,…

10 years ago
Hospitals Serving Fast Food to Patients; Campaign Wants to #BantheBurgersHospitals Serving Fast Food to Patients; Campaign Wants to #BantheBurgers

Hospitals Serving Fast Food to Patients; Campaign Wants to #BantheBurgers

Despite the overwhelming scientific evidence in support of a plant-based diet, hospitals—ground zero in the battle for better health—are pretty…

10 years ago
U.S. Dietary Report Recommends Veg DietU.S. Dietary Report Recommends Veg Diet

U.S. Dietary Report Recommends Veg Diet

It's official, an arm of the U.S. government is taking a stance on eating plants. The Scientific Report of the 2015…

10 years ago