Mar 05
Protein is an essential nutrient that helps build muscle, repair tissues, support immune function and maintain overall health. While many people associate protein primarily with animal products, a wide variety of vegetables also contain meaningful amounts of protein. For those following a vegan or plant-based diet—or simply trying to increase nutrient intake—many vegetables provide a surprising protein boost while also delivering fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
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Mar 05
Fast food restaurants across the United States have steadily expanded their plant-based offerings in recent years, reflecting a growing demand for vegan fast food options that are convenient, affordable and widely available. While fully vegan fast food chains remain relatively rare, many major brands now offer menu items that contain no animal products or can easily be ordered vegan.
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Mar 01
A diet high in vegetables, nuts, legumes and other minimally processed plant-based foods is associated with a significantly lower likelihood of steatotic liver disease (SLD) in young adults, according to a new study published in Clinical Nutrition ESPEN.
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Mar 01
A new meta-analysis published in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease finds that adults who closely follow plant-based diets—particularly those centered on whole, minimally processed plant foods—have a significantly lower risk of developing cognitive impairment and dementia.
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Feb 27
A dietary intervention centered on a vegan eating pattern significantly reduced disease activity and joint swelling among adults with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine.
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Feb 27
Helsinki’s City Council has approved a measure to cut the city’s purchases of meat and dairy products in half by the end of the decade, replacing them with plant-based alternatives across publicly funded meal programs.
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Feb 27
A new study published in PLoS One reports that adults with greater adherence to a vegan dietary pattern had significantly lower levels of a key blood marker associated with atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.
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Feb 27
Beyond Meat has expanded its recently launched protein beverage line, introducing four new flavors of its Beyond Immerse sparkling protein drink as the company continues pushing further into the plant-based beverage market.
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