Comfort food isn’t just delicious, it’s important. A significant dish can remind us of family, friends, or fond childhood memories, and a shared meal can help foster community and new human connections. Comfort food even lives up to its name by helping to soothe feelings of sadness and anxiety. (Really. The science backs it up.) It also does what all good food should and leaves us feeling full, satisfied, and nourished. Vegan comfort food is no different, and these 21 […]
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Food costs decrease 16% on a low-fat vegan diet, a savings of more than $500 a year, compared to a diet that includes meat, dairy, and other animal products, according to a new analysis from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in JAMA Network Open. We knew that a vegan diet significantly reduces your risk of conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity-;and now we have proof that opting for beans instead of beef will also lead to […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Food costs decrease 16% on a low-fat vegan diet, a savings of more than $500 a year, compared to a diet that includes meat, dairy, and other animal products, according to a new analysis from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in JAMA Network Open. “We knew that a vegan diet significantly reduces your risk of conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity—and now we have proof that opting for beans instead of beef will also lead to […]
What if every time you had a craving for a juicy burger, a vegan fast-food shop around the corner could fill that need pronto? That’s what Canadian chain Odd Burger is working toward in the near future. Established in London, ON in 2016, Odd Burger made history as the world’s first vegan fast-food chain to offer a 24-hour drive-thru in 2017, taking over a former location of the popular Canadian fast-food chain Harvey’s. On the menu at Odd Burger, customers […]
Root veg and stout stew with dumplings (pictured top) This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for an evening meal during the colder months. Prep 20 minCook 1 hr 15 minServes 4–6 2 tbsp olive oil2 large onions, finely sliced150g chestnut mushrooms, halved1 heaped tbsp plain flour2 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks2 parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks½ swede (about 400g), peeled and cut into large chunks½ celeriac (about 500g), peeled and cut into large chunks150g pearl […]
A new study indicates that eating a low-fat, vegan diet could decrease the risk of chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes. The research was published in Dietary Science and Practice. It looked at the ways in which low-fat, plant-based foods impact body weight and composition, as well as insulin sensitivity. The 16-week study, conducted by Hana Kahleova and Neal D. Barnard, observed 244 overweight individuals assigned to either the intervention or control groups. The intervention group was prescribed a low-fat […]
Emerging research suggests vegan pet food may be able to keep dogs and even cats healthy and happy, reducing the massive impact that traditional pet food has on the environment Environment 19 September 2022 By Graham Lawton Studies suggest that a dog’s nutritional needs can be fulfilled by plants and supplements Rica I WHEN I finally gave up eating meat, I found that I couldn’t actually stop buying meat. My two teenage sons were both big fans of the stuff […]
There’s lots I crave about Jamaican food, beyond jerk and curried meat. At cook shops, tucked away in shopping plazas, on highway roadsides and up in the hills, the Rastafari and Seventh-Day Adventists alike serve a rotating daily feast of plant-based dishes that celebrate the island’s fresh produce, from leafy greens to starchy roots and bright fruits, combined with local herbs and spices. Sweet potato, chickpea and coconut curry (pictured top) Unlike Guyana and Trinidad, Jamaica doesn’t have a big […]
Comedian, actor, and entrepreneur Kevin Hart is slated to open vegan fast-food chain Hart House in the Los Angeles area this summer. The new restaurant is a partnership between Hart, entrepreneur Andy Hooper, and chef Michael Salem. The chef previously worked as the head of culinary innovation at Burger King and helped bring on the Impossible Whopper, a defining moment in the plant-based shift currently happening in the fast-food industry. “I am thrilled to announce that I have collaborated with […]
On January 5, Burger King locations across the United Kingdom are launching vegan chicken nuggets. The new menu item is available in six-piece, nine-piece, or 20-piece boxes along with sweet chili dipping sauce. The vegan chicken nuggets were developed by Dutch brand The Vegetarian Butcher—which was acquired by multinational conglomerate Unilever in 2018—and are made from a blend of soy and plant protein and coated in a crispy batter. And, like many other UK restaurant menu items, the new vegan […]
